City directory · Spain · 2026

Best bars in Madrid

In Madrid's Barrio de las Letras, Salmon Guru serves its cocktails as theatre, all neon and comic-book colour. Devil's Cut, a late-night bar in the same barrio, was named Best New International Cocktail Bar at the 2025 Spirited Awards. Angelita, a produce-led basement bar in Chueca, makes its drinks without ice, while Bar Cock has poured classics in an English-club room since 1921.

Current: 25
Best global rank: 33
Closed: 4

What this list covers. Kinda Decent follows bars with one or more meaningful signals from awards, peer lists, guest ratings, and editorial coverage. It is a ranked view of our sourced corpus, not a directory of every bar in Madrid. Global ranks and stars stay consistent across the site. Read the published methodology.

2026 city ranking

Madrid ranking

City rank is each venue's position among the 25 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.

How to read the signal scores

Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.

Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.

1City
Global #33
Angelita
Madrid, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
A produce-driven Madrid basement bar serving precise cocktails without ice, No. 50 on the World's 50 Best Bars in 2026.
Chueca / Gran Vía · Produce-led, no-ice gastro cocktail bar · site · IG
65.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
97 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
2City
Global #52
Salmon Guru
Madrid, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
A theatrical cocktail bar and restaurant in Madrid's Barrio de las Letras, all neon and comic-book colour, on World's 50 Best Bars from 2021 to 2026.
Barrio de las Letras · Eclectic cocktail bar and restaurant · site · IG
61.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
18 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
3City
Global #244
Devil's Cut
Madrid, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
A late-night cocktail bar in Madrid's Barrio de las Letras, named Best New International Cocktail Bar at the Spirited Awards 2025.
Barrio de las Letras · Late-night cocktail bar · site · IG
45.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
92 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Regional Recognition
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
4City
Global #291
1862 Dry Bar
Madrid, Spain
Malasaña's two-floor classic-cocktail bar on Calle del Pez, prized for well-built drinks, fair prices and a friendly crew.
Malasaña · Malasaña bar devoted to classic cocktail recipes and techniques · site · IG
44.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
Social Vibes
86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
5City
Global #322
Santos y Desamparados
Madrid, Spain
Alberto Villarroel's gothic cocktail bar in Madrid's Barrio de las Letras, set to rock and pairing the house's own creations with well-made classics.
Gothic rock cocktail bar · IG
43.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
6City
Global #344
Isa
Madrid, Spain
The Four Seasons Hotel Madrid's Asian restaurant and cocktail bar, twice named best hotel cocktail bar at FIBAR, in 2024 and 2025.
Hotel Asian restaurant and cocktail bar · site · IG
42.7
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
7City
Global #353
Momus
Madrid, Spain
A small, cocktails-only Chueca bar in Madrid, where technique-led originals and tiny tasting serves share the list with a much-praised Dirty Martini.
High-gastronomy author cocktail bar · site · IG
42.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
8City
Global #392
Savas Bar
Madrid, Spain
Run by a Lithuanian couple, this hype-free Lavapiés bar gives classic cocktails a Nordic twist in a relaxed, neighbourly room.
Classic cocktails with Nordic influences · IG
41.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
2 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
9City
Global #431
Saddle
Madrid, Spain
A Madrid restaurant with a bar devoted to cocktails, named best restaurant cocktail bar by FIBAR in 2024 and by Top Cocktail Bars in 2025.
Restaurant cocktail bar · site
40.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
52 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
10City
Global #477
Bad Company 1920
Madrid, Spain
A theatrical Prohibition speakeasy near Callao where the password, the hosts and the themed serves are all part of the show.
Theatrical password-entry Prohibition speakeasy · site · IG
39.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
11City
Global #680
Punch Room at Edition
Madrid, Spain
The Madrid Edition's punch-focused hotel bar, named best hotel cocktail bar at FIBAR 2023 and on the Top 500 Bars list two years running.
Intimate punch-focused hotel cocktail bar · site · IG
36.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
39 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
12City
Global #701
Santamaría
Madrid, Spain
A classic cocktail bar in a former Malasaña brothel, recognised by Top Cocktail Bars from 2022 to 2024 and loved for its relaxed welcome.
Classic cocktail bar with a vintage Malasaña setting · site · IG
35.7
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
13City
Global #775
Harrison 1933
Madrid, Spain
An English-club-styled cocktail bar and late-night club in Madrid's Recoletos, liked for cocktails shaped to each guest and friendly recommendations.
English-club-inspired cocktail bar and late-night club · site · IG
35.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
14City
Global #841
Holy Drop
Madrid, Spain
A Chamberí whisky bar and tasting club stocking over 850 whiskies, named best opening at FIBAR 2024 and strong on guided tastings.
Whisky-focused cocktail bar and tasting club · site · IG
34.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
18 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
15City
Global #889
Del Diego
Madrid, Spain
A Chueca cocktail bar since 1992, Del Diego pours New York-style classics and has made the Top 500 Bars two years running.
Classic New York-inspired cocktail bar · site · IG
34.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
16City
Global #920
Mezcaloteca Corazón Agavero
Madrid, Spain
A Madrid mezcaloteca devoted to agave since 2014, where cocktails come with food and patient guidance through Mexico's spirits.
Agave-focused mezcaloteca · site · IG
33.7
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
17City
Global #950
The Dash
Madrid, Spain
A small Madrid cocktail bar in Chamberí, run by Rubén de Gracia around spirit-led classics and recommended by Top Cocktail Bars in 2022.
Classic cocktail bar · IG
33.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
18 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
18City
Global #1022
Viva Madrid
Madrid, Spain
An 1856 taberna in Madrid's Barrio de las Letras, remade by Diego Cabrera as a tiled aperitivo bar with modern tapas and sharp drinks.
Historic tavern and aperitivo cocktail bar · site · IG
32.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
4 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
19City
Global #1042
Harvey’s the Invisible Bar
Madrid, Spain
A Madrid cocktail bar channelling 1940s Hollywood, with an American kitchen, a well-liked margarita and bartenders who steer you well.
Hollywood-inspired cocktail bar and American kitchen · IG
32.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
20City
Global #1046
Ugo Chan
Madrid, Spain
Ugo Chan's walk-in bar beside its Japanese restaurant in Madrid, mixing classics and named Best Restaurant Cocktail Bar at FIBAR 2025.
Japanese restaurant cocktail bar · site · IG
32.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
21City
Global #1062
Bar Cock
Madrid, Spain
Madrid's English-club-style classic cocktail bar, pouring since 1921 and winner of the Timeless International Award at the 2025 Spirited Awards.
Historic classic cocktail bar · site · IG
31.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
54 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Regional Recognition
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Serious press
16 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
22City
Global #1199
Farándula Fearless Cocktail Bar
Madrid, Spain
Winner of the public vote at Top Cocktail Bars 2025, a Madrid bar where bartenders lead the night and the cocktails are carefully balanced.
Cocktail bar with international finger food and music · site · IG
30.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
Social Vibes
73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
23City
Global #1234
Lovo Bar
Madrid, Spain
A Joséphine Baker-inspired cocktail bar in Madrid's Barrio de las Letras, liked for its cocktails and turning into a club late into the night.
Joséphine Baker-inspired cocktail bar and late-night club · site · IG
30.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
84 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
24City
Global #1313
Oroya Inside Bar
Madrid, Spain
A pisco-minded bar inside Oroya, the Peruvian restaurant at The Madrid EDITION, and a Top Cocktail Bars recommendation in 2023.
Peruvian restaurant cocktail bar · site · IG
28.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
25City
Global #1606
Bar Llama
Madrid, Spain
The cocktail bar of Llama Inn Madrid, pouring pisco-led, Peruvian-influenced drinks and holding a 2024 Top Cocktail Bars star.
Peruvian-influenced cocktail bar · site · IG
16.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
not scored because evidence is unavailable; contributes zero
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores

Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.

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