The 10 Best Bars In Chueca Madrid

In recent decades the lively district of Chueca in Madrid has blossomed with independent shops and bars, many of which cater to the gay community. We list the best bars to visit in this LGBT-friendly district of the Spanish capital.

1. Black and White

Black and White has been a popular nightclub in Madrid since the 1980s. The venue has a basement dance floor and a stage for drag shows upstairs, the highlight of any night here. On the ground floor, the large and lively bar is the main gathering spot.

Calle de la Libertad, 34, Madrid, Spain, +34 915 31 11 41

2. Toni 2

Bar, Spanish, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Pub Grub

Toni 2 is an icon in the nightlife scene of Chueca. Its style, environment and focus are very original and the décor, vibrant atmosphere and wonderful relationships among friends and regulars always provides a good night in Madrid.

3. Why Not?

Why Not? is a fun place to grab a cocktail and mingle with locals. Essentially, this venue is a classic LGBT dance hall. A lot of its contemporaries have fallen by the wayside but this place, which also attracts a small heterosexual crowd, remains a firm favorite with the local community.

Calle de San Bartolomé, 7, Madrid, Spain, +34 915 21 88 03

5. Fulanita de Tal

Bar

Fulanita de Tal is a small, tidy, and colorful space divided into two floors. The front side of the club is a large window, brilliant for people watching. It’s a great place to have drinks and enjoy a night with your friends in a comfortable setting. Fulanita de Tal has become a national reference point for nightclubs, as what started out as a pub has now turned into a recognized brand for the LGBT community.

Calle Regueros, 9, Madrid, Spain, +34 915 220 206

6. Revoltosa

Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub, Spanish

Revoltosa is a great neighborhood tapas bar in Chueca. It is very different from the rest of the nightclubs and bars in the district of Chueca as it’s more of a casual low-key venue; the ideal place for a quiet, relaxed night over a couple of beers with friends.

7. El Tigre

Bar, Restaurant, Spanish

El Tigre bar is a loud and lively place, which is always full of people; but it does disprove the theory that there’s no such thing as a free lunch; tapas is free with your drink. You’ll find a great atmosphere and service here to complement.

8. Ángel Sierra

Bar, Spanish

Taberna de Angel Sierra, calle de Gravinia, Chueca, in Madrid, Spain

In front of Plaza de Chueca, Ángel Sierra can get very lively during the weekends and in the evenings when the customers spill out over on to the plaza. It’s a particularly popular spot to meet up with friends for a first round of drinks before going on somewhere else.

9. Harvey’s

Bar, Cocktail Bar, Diner, American

Somewhere between a 1950’s American diner and a cocktail bar, Harvey’s is the perfect venue to grab a bite and get the first drink in before heading out to enjoy nearby Malasaña’s renowned nightlife. Harvey’s is a cozy location with good prices all-round, and many say it has better music than anywhere else in the district of Chueca.

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