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Madrid nightclubs by area: where to go out in each neighbourhood

Choosing the right area is almost as important as choosing the club: every Madrid neighbourhood has its own vibe and crowd. Here are the clubs we work with, organised by area, so you can plan your night.

Salamanca, Recoletos and Castellana

The most upmarket part of Madrid’s nightlife. A select crowd and, at most clubs, a smart dress code.

• Vandido (Calle de Goya 79)
• Saint Club (Calle Velázquez 64)
• Cristo Social (Calle de Juan Bravo 35)
• Green (Paseo de la Castellana 40)

Chamberí, Moncloa and Argüelles

Young, student area with plenty going on during the week too, especially on Thursdays.

• Mon (Calle Hilarión Eslava 36)
• Copérnico (Calle de Fernández de los Ríos 67)
• Epoka (Calle de Joaquín María López 74)
• Lemon Moncloa (Calle de Meléndez Valdés 52 — temporarily closed)
• Cats (Calle Julián Romea 4)
• Marabú (Calle de Ponzano 37)
• Chango (Calle de Covarrubias 42)
• Bonded Club (Calle de Miguel Ángel 9)
• FITZ (Calle de la Princesa 1)
• Banoi (Paseo de la Florida 2)

Orense and Azca (Tetuán)

Several clubs just metres apart — perfect if you want to change venue during the night.

• Nazca Club (Calle Orense 24)
• Deseo at Nazca (Calle Orense 24)
• Blue Club (Calle Orense 12)
• Posh Club (Calle Orense 18)
• Etnia Club (Calle Orense 14)
• Panda Club (Calle de Hernani 75)
• Chamán (Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall 1)

City centre, Malasaña and Chueca

The big historic venues and the most central atmosphere, near Sol, Gran Vía and Tribunal.

• Joy Eslava (Calle del Arenal 11)
• Teatro Barceló (Calle de Barceló 11 — temporarily closed)
• Dekada (Calle de San Vicente Ferrer 34)
• Manamá (Calle de Barcelona 14)

Chamartín and El Viso

• Tiffany’s (Avenida Doctor Arce 10)
• B12 (Calle de Joaquín Costa 27)
• Marvel (Calle de Joaquín Costa 27)

Madrid Río and Zarzuela

• La Riviera (Paseo Bajo de la Virgen del Puerto)
• Hipódromo de la Zarzuela (A-6, km 8)

Outside Madrid

Plans on the outskirts, ideal in summer or for special parties. In our Nightclubs list you can filter them with the “Outside Madrid” area.

• Le Club Somosaguas (Pozuelo de Alarcón)
• Mokai Beach Club (Rivas-Vaciamadrid)
• Bresh at Fabrik (Humanes de Madrid)
• Shark at Fabrik (Humanes de Madrid)

Which area to choose for your plan

• Upmarket night with a VIP table: Salamanca and Recoletos. A select crowd and a smart dress code at most clubs.
• Students and Thursdays: Moncloa, Argüelles and Chamberí. Busy during the week, with good guest-list deals.
• Changing clubs during the night: Calle Orense, with several venues a few metres apart.
• Tourists and first time in Madrid: the centre (Sol, Gran Vía, Tribunal), with historic venues and everything close by.
• Summer and open air: Hipódromo de la Zarzuela and the plans outside the city.

How to get to each area

These are the most convenient Metro stations for each area. Remember the Metro closes around 1:30 am, so to get back late you’ll need a night bus (“búho”), a taxi or a ride-hailing app.

• Salamanca and Recoletos: Colón, Serrano, Velázquez and Núñez de Balboa.
• Moncloa, Argüelles and Chamberí: Moncloa, Argüelles, Quevedo and Iglesia.
• Orense and Azca: Santiago Bernabéu and Nuevos Ministerios.
• Centre: Sol, Ópera, Gran Vía and Tribunal.
• Outside Madrid: the easiest way is by car, taxi or ride-hailing app. If you’re a big group, ask us about transport options.

Tips for going out by area

• Have dinner near the club: you avoid last-minute journeys and arrive on time if you’re on a guest list.
• If you plan to change venues during the night, Orense and the centre are the easiest areas.
• Check the dress code: smart is more common in Salamanca, while Moncloa and the centre have more casual options.
• To get home, agree on a meeting point outside beforehand — at 6 am lots of people are looking for taxis.

All clubs in each area: Calle Orense · Azca · Moncloa · Chamberí · City centre · Salamanca · Chamartín · Outside Madrid

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