Liceo (Calle Beatas 21, Málaga) – this modest venue is a great place for those looking for live Flamenco performances (during the week nights). From Thursday to Saturday evening, Liceo becomes a nightclub. Patrons are encouraged to sample Málaga’s vintage wines and tapas during such performances.
Lateral (Paseo de La Castellana 42, Madrid) – this is a great place for group of friends to get together. The interior décor is modern and minimalist, but patrons tend to favor hanging out during the evenings by the terraza facing Castellana boulevard.
La Via Láctea (Calle de Velarde 18, Madrid) – this two-level bar is a popular hangout for Madrid’s college students. The bar’s college feel is reinforced by its décor of vintage posters and customs mini-murals of popular rock bands. The musical format here is classic rock and funk (including some Motown tunes), and some more […]
El Son (Calle de la Victoria 6, Madrid) – since Madrid’s immigrant Latin population (from Ecuadorians to Dominicans, Cubans, Colombians, etc.) has skyrocketed in recent times, it’s expected that the city will have a popular Salsa club like this one. The relaxing atmosphere lets even those with limited Salsa dancing skills to have fun, too. […]
Corral de la Morería (Calle Morería 17, Madrid) – located a walk away from the Royal Palace of Madrid, this is a great place for those who want a taste of Flamenco culture. With doors opening at 7 pm, some have the option of seeing the Flamenco show while having a drink (€ 41.30 + […]
Zalacaín (Alvarez de Baena 4, Madrid) – located near La Castellana boulevard, this restaurant, which opened in 1973 and received accolades from both Michelin and Gournetour, serves a number of Basque and French delicacies. Dishes served there includes manita de cerdo rellena de setas (pigs’ feet stuffed with wild mushrooms), ostras con caviar y gelatina […]
Fabrik (Avenida de la Industria 82, Humanes de Madrid) – located on the outskirts of Madrid, this is a mega nightclub that can hold up to 10,000 patrons (comparing it to famed Manumission nightclub in Ibiza). There are four dancing areas to accommodate differing musical tastes. This one-time aircraft hangar is not an easy place […]
Joy Eslava (Calle Arenal 11, Madrid) – housed within a converted theater, this club has existed in the 1980s, and is still going strong. Since it’s a walk away from popular tourist gathering places like Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol, the crowd is a mix of foreign visitors and locals. The music ranges from […]
Elephant (Paseo de los Tilos 1, Barcelona) – this is one of Barcelona’s happening nightspots (located in that city’s Les Corts district). Housed within a two-level baroque villa with various salas, it has a garden adorned with Far Eastern décor (including bronze elephants), along with a Moroccan-style VIP areas for the celebrity types that sometime […]
El Mojito (Calle Olmo 6, Madrid) – located in the Lavapiés district of Madrid (near Casa de Campo), it obviously attracts Mojito lovers. To add Cuban atmosphere, it books a live Latin band every Thursday night. Since it’s a small place, visitors should come early for a spot at the bar.