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Madrid, Spain · Historic classic cocktail bar · Europe

A classic Madrid cocktail institution opened in 1921, with an elegant English-club atmosphere and a focus on precisely made classics including gin and tonics.

Description source · Checked 2026-09-09

Plan Your Visit

C. de la Reina, 16, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Style
Historic classic cocktail barChecked 2026-09-20 · Source
Hours
Tuesday–Thursday 7pm–3am; Friday–Saturday 7pm–3:30am; closed Sunday–Monday.Checked 2026-09-20 · Source
Booking
Online reservations are unavailable; ordinary reservations are directed by phone at +34 915 32 28 26, +34 607 85 59 24, or +34 679 18 28 31.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Menu
View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-30 · Source

Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.

The score & its evidence

Seven signals. One score.

29.2 / 100

The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.

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Signal / 100Score
Guest ratings
54.2
World's 50 Best
—None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
—None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
62.8
Regional Recognition
—None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Serious press
16.5
Social Vibes
50.4

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:

mostly positive2 mentions· medium confidence

Sentiment score

72/ 100

Score context

Historic Madrid cocktail institution since the 1920s with classic atmosphere and solid classics. Guests praise the old-world room and capable bartenders; mixed notes on service consistency and value.

Guest score details

What guests like

  • historic atmosphere and elegant room
  • well-made classic cocktails
  • knowledgeable bartenders

What to know

  • occasional rude or indifferent service
  • can feel expensive or diluted on off nights

Review & discussion links

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Editorial context

Editorial review checked:

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Crowd signal

Google 4.1★ across 905 reviews.

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Awards

Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.

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.

No recorded regional recognition in the scored window.

Reviews & press