Bad Company 1920 is a theatrical password-entry Prohibition speakeasy behind an unmarked wooden door, combining a dim 1920s setting, swing music, vintage techniques, narrative service and unusually presented cocktails.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-20
Plan Your Visit
C de Miguel Moya 8, Puerta de Madera, 1920, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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- Style
- Theatrical password-entry Prohibition speakeasyChecked 2026-09-20 · Source
- Booking
- The owner says the bar takes no bookings and admits guests first come, first served.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
- Prices
- The owner-linked English cocktail PDF lists Habanos, Hugo Boss and Oro at €12 each.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
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The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
32.1 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 82.8
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 50.2
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 16.8
- Serious press
- 4.6
- Social Vibes
- 59.5
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
85/ 100
Score context
Callao-area 1920s speakeasy: Instagram password, downstairs den, themed serves and fried chicken. Google ~4.8. Guests love the theatre; some find drinks secondary to the bit and there is often a door queue.
Guest score details
What guests like
- prohibition theatre
- password door bit
- creative themed serves
- fun hosts
What to know
- queue / wait list
- experience over drink craft for some
- Instagram password hunt
- central tourist belt
Source excerpt
“Really cool speakeasy! Gave some history of US prohibition. Excellent cocktails! Perfect for after dinner, great ambiance.”
Source: tripadvisor.com (linked below)
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.7★ across 1,970 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.