subject: Madrid Nightlife - Best Hangout Places In Madrid [print this page] Madrid nightlife is a world referenceMadrid nightlife is a world reference. It is one of the world's liveliest cities, a city that never sleeps. Madrid nightlife is known because of its wide choice and its extensive schedule, unique throughout the world, It goes on all night until the sun rises! Madrid clubs and pubs are open all year, all week around.Madrid's nightlife has something for everybody, whatever your preferences, age or nationality. Nightlife is so plentiful in Madrid that the city can be divided into night districts. Each one carries a special style, music or people.
La Latina
La Latina is in fashion. It is the oldest part of the city and the perfect neighbourhood to have a quiet drink. La Latina is a Sunday afternoon favourite. You will find madrileos packed into the bars, drinking beer in the squares or chilling out at sought-after terrace spots. It is also a great area to try tapas, and have some drinks on any night of the week. It has a laid-back vibe.
Malasana o zona de Fuencarral
In Malasana you'll find young, alternative, rocker and punk people. This is the most alternative area of the capital. Many people compare Malasana with Camden Town in London or the East Village of New York. Malasana may not be the counterculture hotbed it was during La Movida, but it still packs a punch all around Plaza Dos de Mayo and its surroundings.
Lavapies
If you want to enjoy a multicultural atmosphere, head to Lavapies. It's inhabited by hippies and a large immigrant population, but places to have a drink or a meal with a sleeker look are sprouting up everywhere. The prices here are a bit cheaper than the rest of Madrid. From Indian restaurants and Brazilian bars to clandestine chill-outs and flamenco locals or heavy metal pubs, Lavapies is, hands-down, the city's multicultural scene.
Arguelles - Moncloa
Located in the north west of the city, it is the prime university area. Here you'll find a young atmosphere from the early afternoon in the tapas area and cafes till night time. It is famous because of the bajos de Argelles they are the basements or ground floors of the buildings, full of bars and pubs. Close to Arguelles there is Moncloa, with most of the electronic music clubs of the city.
Huertas
Huertas is the Madrid tourist centre. This is the land of Irish pubs, pop music and foreigners and the perfect area to go and party from Monday to Thursday. There are some authentic tapas bars around.
Timing of Pubs
Spanish nightlife starts very late, no matter if you are going out for dinner or to party. Restaurants start serving dinner at 20.00 pm until 23.30 pm, and pubs don't get busy until 24.00. In fact, if you go at 24:00 to a club, you will find it empty. Most nightclubs open from Thursday to Saturday from midnight. Closing time depends on the club, but usually it is stretched until 7:00 in the morning. For those who love to party, the after-hours are open until 12:00am the following day.
