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Madrid, Spain · Eclectic cocktail bar and restaurant · Europe

Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

provisional 2026 rating

★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.

A standout in Madrid, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →

This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.

An eclectic Madrid cocktail bar and restaurant built around mixology and storytelling. It works without reservations and stays open until 2am or 2:30am.

Description source · Checked 2026-09-09

Plan Your Visit

Calle de Echegaray, 21, Centro, 28014 Madrid, SpainBarrio de las Letras

Style
Eclectic cocktail bar and restaurantChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours
Sunday–Thursday 16:00–02:00; Friday–Saturday 16:00–02:30.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Booking
Walk-ins only; no reservations.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Prices
The owner-linked 2026 cocktail menu lists Inspiración Paloma and Caramel Sandía at €14, and Habibi Fizz at €18. These are item examples, not a per-person spend estimate.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
Menu
The Madrid owner's current cocktail link opens an illustrated 2026 menu with named drinks and euro prices; this is the Echegaray venue, not the Milan or Dubai branches.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source

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

The score & its evidence

Seven signals. One score.

56.1 / 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
82.5
World's 50 Best
52.5
Top 500 Bars
80.4
Spirited Awards
—None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
67.0
Serious press
18.1
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:

positive2 mentions· high confidence

Sentiment score

85/ 100

Score context

Theatrical playful space with creative strong cocktails and charismatic service; visitors love the neon comic-book décor and experience, though some find it loud or pricey for Madrid.

Guest score details

What guests like

  • theatrical creative cocktails
  • charismatic engaging bartenders
  • unique funky décor
  • vibrant atmosphere

What to know

  • loud music
  • Owner policy: walk-ins only; no reservations (website checked 8 October 2026).
  • price for Madrid
Source excerpt
“It feels like stepping into another world. Loud, playful, packed with locals and expats.”

Source: tripadvisor.com (linked below)

Review & discussion links

Read the press coverage below ↓

Crowd signal

Google 4.6★ across 4,935 reviews.

View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.

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.

Reviews & press