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 Drinks and art |
Villanueva, 2 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 577 2785 |
You can come here for a drink or dinner and enjoy the live baroque music performances every night at 9p and 10p. The decor is the most unique feature, and you will see various works of art of very different styles on display. It is a large place spread over two floors. Upstairs is the library with comfortable sofas where you can sit and chat the night away by the fireside, and downstairs is a dance floor. The clientele are mainly in their 30s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Modern facilities for music lovers |
Príncipe de Vergara, 146 Madrid, Madrid 28002 Spain +34 91 337 0140 / +34 91 337 0139 http://www.auditorionacional.m... auditorio.nacional@inaem.mcu.es |
Its annual programme offers you the chance to enjoy the best in classical music performed by top national and international orchestras. There's room for 2780 spectators in its two concert halls and the building acts as headquarters to both the national orchestra and its youth section. Before it was built in 1988, these classical music concerts took place in the Teatro Real, which is now dedicated solely to opera. Admission charges vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun disco with occasional gigs |
Avenida de Concha Espina, 55 Madrid, Madrid 28016 Spain +34 91 562 2080 |
This venue continues to maintain its tried and tested formula, to play a well-chosen selection of music ranging from funk to dance through Spanish pop and rock combined with organising occasional live gigs on Thursday nights. Strangely enough, you can buy your own bottle of whisky, keep it in a locked display case and serve yourself whenever you come by. The club is open to all but the doorman makes sure that the clientele is normally made up of smart people in their mid-20s to mid-30s. Mixed drinks cost between (EUR 4.80 and 6.01) and valet parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enjoy live music |
Calle De Carolina Coronado 27 Madrid, Madrid 28017 Spain +34 91 367 5294 |
You will hear plenty of blues music in this relaxed and friendly venue that has been open since 1996. The place offers a good sample of "R&B made in Spain". The interior is a recreation of a 1920s Chicago bootleg joint with tables surrounding a tiny stage. There are live concerts on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. The clientele tends to be made up of thirty-somethings. Mixed drinks cost around EUR5, and there is no cover charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Action and children's movies |
Alcalá, 106 Madrid, Madrid 28009 Spain +34 91 576 2450 |
It shows primarily thrillers, action movies and kiddie films in its two spacious modern screening rooms. There are normally three sessions a day and at busy times (Fridays, Saturdays and holidays) you're assigned numbered seats. Sessions usually start around 4:15p. It's located close to Retiro Park and surrounded by attractive restaurants and bars. Admission is (EUR 5.40) and (EUR 3.60) on Wednesday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big screen in Salamanca |
Príncipe de Vergara, 26 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 576 2161 |
Its single screen shows successful North American commercial movies at three daily screenings, normally starting around 4:15p to 4:30pm. At the later two sessions you're assigned numbered seats. You'll find it near Calle Juan Bravo, famous for all its lively bars and discos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two screens in Arturo Soria |
Calle De Arturo Soria 1 Madrid, Madrid 28043 Spain +34 91 413 5883 |
A straight forward two-screen cinema showing US commercial releases at three daily sessions starting at 3:45p or 4p. Occasional late shows start at 11:40p or midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and the night before holidays. You're assigned a numbered seat for all shows. It's located in a pretty square in a part of town that's distinctly lacking in cinemas. Admission: EUR5; EUR4 on Mondays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Cuban restaurant, cocktails, live music |
Alberto Alcocer, 32 Madrid, Madrid 28036 Spain +34 91 457 0879 |
An authentic Cuban restaurant that specialises in traditional dishes like Ropa Vieja (shredded beef or pork), Black Beans, Creole Tamales, Strips of Roast Suckling Pig with Yucca, Lobster and Guayaba Compote. The wine list is limited, but what they do have is excellent. There's a distinguished, colonial feel to the place, the staff are Cuban and the atmosphere is lively and good humoured. By day it fills with office workers and professionals, but after midnight it turns into more of a trendy cocktail bar where you can savour daiquiris and mojitos and dance to live music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eat Lebanese food and watch the belly dancers |
Serrano, 213 Madrid, Madrid 28016 Spain +34 91 457 6915 defuny@eresmas.es |
A belly dancer sinuously moves her hips while customers slip banknotes into her skirt in the semi-darkness. You don't have to go as far as Lebanon for this show, just northern Madrid. There is even a summer patio for outdoor eating in warm weather. The restaurant prepares a buffet with over 20 starters to choose from along with cous cous and kebabs for the main course. The house speciality is Stuffed Lamb or there is a sampler menu if you can't make up your mind (drinks not included). The wine list has a good selection of Spanish varieties to choose from as well as traditional Lebanese drinks like Ksara wine or Arach, a liqueur made from distilling grapes and anise. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Theatre in the outskirts |
Ricardo De La Vega, 18 Instituto Internacional de Teatro del Mediterráneo Madrid 28028 Spain +34 91 3555867 http://www.iitm.org iitm-es@iitm.org |
The Instituto Internacional de Teatro del Mediterráneo orchestrates this event, which brings mainstream performances to the outskirts of Madrid. Theatre enthusiasts in areas like Alcorcón, Getafe, Parla, Fuenlabrada and Leganés all get a chance to see plays from national and international theatre groups. Some local companies also take part in making this a truly unique experience. Ticket prices vary; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 International contemporary art |
Calle de Puigcerdá 2 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 575 6679 aele@galeriaele.com |
This gallery has been a showcase and a launch pad for contemporary art by artists like Marisa González, Rufo Criado, Eduardo Gruber, Esteban Tranche, Cruz Novillo, Eloisa Sanz and Sofía Madrigal ever since the 1970s. It participates in prestigious international shows such as ARCO, FIAC, Basel Art and Art Cologne and enjoys an enviable world-wide reputation. The admission to this gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique and contemporary art |
Calle de Claudio Coello 28 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 431 6592 http://www.galeriajorgealcolea... info@galeriajorgealcolea.com |
This gallery specialises in contemporary and antique oil paintings featuring mainly representational and impressionist landscape art by established painters and newcomers. You'll see principally 20th and 19th-century work although there are also examples from the 18th, 17th and 16th centuries on display. Artists on show normally include Aguilar Moré, Canadells, Isidoro Lázaro, Isidro Cistaré, Manuel Blesa, Joan Martí and Casaus. The admission to this gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fantastical realism |
Calle de Serrano 7 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 576 0088 / +34 91 435 0548 http://www.galeriaalfama.com/ alfama@galeriaalfama.com |
This gallery specialises in showing works of fantastic realism as well as imaginative representational art in a variety of different formats: drawings, water colours, gouache and collage. It's the only gallery in Madrid to hold an annual exhibition dedicated exclusively to drawing, normally held in February. It also organises two or three open group exhibitions per year that exhibit works ranging from the 19th century up to the latest trends. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abstract and figurative painting and sculpture |
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54 Madrid, Madrid 28003 Spain +34 91 554 4810 http://www.galeriabat.com/ albertocornejo@galeriabat.com |
You'll see exhibitions of both figurative and abstract painting and sculpture here. The gallery's principal aim since it started in 1986 has been to collect, edit, promote and exhibit the work of contemporary artists. In addition to pieces created by Picasso, Chillida, Tápies and the El Paso group, the gallery also shows artists like David Lechuga, Concha Hermosilla, Miguel Peña, José Luis Alesanco, Paco Lagares, Montse Casacuberta, Titi Pedroche and Luis Feito. There's a display of graphic art and a shop selling objets d'art. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Realist paintings and sculpture |
Serrano, 30 Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 4316605 |
A gallery that strives to feature all facets of realism in representational art, both in painting and sculpture. It's the only one of its kind in the country to organize a competition and award a national biennial prize in painting that's open to professionals and amateurs resident in Spain. Exhibiting artists include Eustaqui Segrelles, Faustino Manchado, Adolfo Estrada, Santos Hu, Iglesias Sanz and Paz Figares (sculpture). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary genre in a variety of styles |
Calle Villanueva, 29 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 435 3161 galeriaegam@gegam.e.telefonica.net |
You'll see a wide variety of different styles of contemporary art (from abstract to realism) in genre as distinct as painting, sculpture, photography and installations. Regular exhibitors include Alcaín, Almela, Aparicio, Nati Bermejo, Cardenes, Feito, Amparo Garrido, Pedro Morales, Montserrat Gómez-Osuna and Laffón. The gallery has been in business since 1969. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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19th and 20th-century Spanish paintings |
Jorge Juan, 11 Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 5763753 info@jorgejuangaleria.com |
Figurative and impressionist Spanish paintings from the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries are the specialty here. Artists on exhibit include Ángel Cortellini, Agustín Riancho, Ramón, Alvaro Delgado, Eduardo Chicharro, Joaquín Peinado, José Villegas, Mariano Bertuchi and Gabriel Morcillo. You'll find the gallery right beside all the other private exhibitions spaces on Calle Claudio Coello. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary avant-garde figurative work |
Calle de Hermosilla 8 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 576 1662 / +34 91 576 1664 http://www.galeriakreisler.com/ kreisler@galeriakreisler.com |
This gallery's ambitious aim is to promote contemporary Spanish art both within Spain and abroad. It has a specialist catalogue of avant-garde figurative painting and sculpture. Regular exhibitors include Francisco Cánovas, López Herrera, María Luisa Campoy, Juan Díaz, Lapayese del Río, Manuel Huertas Torrejón and Montserrat Masdeu. The archives hold work by Picasso, Tapies and Miró. It was founded in 1965 and has branched out to open spaces in New York, Barcelona and Miami. The admission to the gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abstract and realist engravings |
Calle de Claudio Coello 17 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain |
One of Madrid's newest galleries, it specializes in contemporary figurative painting by Spanish and foreign artists, although it also deals in abstract work as well. The majority of artists on display are in their 40s and they include Antonio Llányz, Ramón Moscardó, Muheer, Said Rajabi and Frank Derie. There's an individual exhibition every month and a collective exhibition twice a year, in July and December. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unusual and thought-provoking gallery |
Orellana, 18 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 297 6480 info@galeriarafaelperezhernando.net |
This gallery is actually an antiques shop. Owner Rafael Pérez Hernando uses the ground floor as an exhibition space for contemporary and antique art whenever he is in the mood. This carefully planned event takes place normally once every year and has a distinct theme illustrated by pieces modeled by well established artists who have been somewhat ignored by other galleries and institutions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The latest international tendencies |
Calle Villanueva, 36 East Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 576 8141 http://www.galeria-metta.com/ metta@galeria-metta.com |
A light, spacious and elegant gallery that specialises in showing the latest innovations in the contemporary avant-garde art movement. All forms of expression have a place, including the abstract, surrealism and figurative pop art in forms as diverse as painting, sculpture, photography and installations. You can see work by a range of established artists like Andreu Alfaro, Eduardo Arroyo, Luis Canelo, Juan Giralt, Nacho Criado, Dennis Hopper, Jules Olitski, Edward Ruscha and others. It participates in international art fairs in Chicago and Miami as well as ARCO and FIAC. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A new commercial concept |
Pradillo, 5 Madrid 28002 Spain +34 91 5641141 |
It is difficult to define this premises; it is a store, restaurant and art gallery all in one, the first establishment of its kind in Madrid. The store sells all sorts of designer furnishings and accessories for the home, both modern and antique; in the restaurant the likes of sushi and salads are served, and the gallery showcases the latest artistic trends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rock 'n' Roll music & food from the USA |
Paseo de la Castellana, 2 Madrid, Madrid 28046 Spain +34 91 436 4340 http://www.hardrock.com/locati... madrid_salesandmarketing@hardrock.com |
Like all the restaurants in this chain, you'll find it decorated with rock and roll memorabilia - guitars, leather jackets and gold discs. It serves decent American and Tex-Mex food and drinks from two seperate bars. Hamburgers and ribs are the specialities. It's always full of tourists and there's a small stage where live bands perform to spice up the atmosphere. What makes this restaurant different is its wonderful outdoor terrace overlooking Plaza de Colón that's not to be missed in summer. You can buy from the range of attractive merchandizing in the adjacent store, open most of the day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Musicals, comedies, puppet shows & dance |
Plaza de Colón, 4 Madrid, Madrid 28046 Spain +34 91 480 0300 (Centralita) http://www.munimadrid.es/Princ... ccvillademadrid@munimadrid.es |
The main stage is used for a wide variety of shows including drama (especially contemporary Spanish), ballet, zarzuela (Spanish opera) and live flamenco and folk concerts. One of the other stages is used for the Children's Puppet Theatre season that runs from autumn to spring with shows every Sunday at 4:45p. It also has a prestigious exhibition space and is considered one of the city's major cultural centres. It's surrounded by impressive fountains, monuments and gardens opposite the Wax Museum. Advance sales: at the box office and by telephone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun bar with live concerts |
Avenida del Brasil 5 Madrid, Madrid 28020 Spain +34 91 555 7671 http://www.mobydickclub.com mobydickclub@mobydickclub.com |
Popular and famous primarily amongst university students, this music venue puts on regular live concerts and has a great dance floor. The music consists mostly of rock & roll, pop and a little bit of country. The interior decor has a nautical theme complete with fishing nets hanging from the walls. There's no admission charge except on live concert nights when the price varies depending on the band. You can park easily in the vicinity and there are lots of other bars nearby to visit if you're out in the town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Six screens for commercial movies |
Pradillo, 4-6 Madrid, Madrid 28002 Spain +34 91 416 2064 |
A multiplex that shows quality commercial movies at three or four daily sessions, normally starting at 4pm or 4:30p. You're assigned a numbered seat for all showings. It has an attractive location in a pretty little square close to the Auditorio Nacional. It was originally a disco, and it's conversion into a cinema has filled a yawning gap in the market in this area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Commercial cinema close to the discos |
Orense, 26 Madrid, Madrid 28020 Spain +34 91 555 6190 |
A small two-screen cinema that shows North American mainstream commercial movies. There are three or four daily showings, the first starting at 4:15p or 4:30p. You're assigned numbered seats for the later two showings. It is situated on a street that's busy with office workers during the day but it becomes somewhat isolated and dangerous at night around the lower part where there are lots of late-night bars and discos. Admission price is EUR5, EUR4 on Wednesdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best live bands |
Calle del Comandante Zorita 8 Madrid 28020 Spain +34 91 554 9437 |
It has won a loyal following amongst jazz fans who come regularly for the first-class live sessions scheduled on Monday through Wednesday nights. At weekends, you can hear a wider range of live music when regular acts (Jaime Marqués, Los Hobbies, All Together Band, and Canal Street Band) play their interpretations of Brazilian styles and hits of the 1960s. It is a great place to enjoy a drink or two and some good music. Your first drink costs EUR0.60 extra during live shows. Normally, mixed drinks cost EUR6.01. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American food & country music |
Avenida de Concha Espina 1 Centro Comercial La Esquina del Bernabéu Madrid, Madrid 28036 Spain +34 91 458 6020 http://www.tonyromas.com/files... tromas@sei.es |
This American restaurant chain is one of the most popular in Madrid and specialises in BBQ pork ribs although you can always order from the menu that features hamburgers, enormous salads and authentic desserts. Both the decor and the atmosphere are as American as apple pie. The kitchen will produce a cake and the waiters are happy to sing if anyone in your party has a birthday. There are private dining rooms available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance, dance, dance |
Avenida General Perón 40 Madrid, Madrid 28020 Spain |
There's nothing special about this place as far as decor is concerned (just a wood floor and walls painted with blue stripes), but it's ideal for some serious dancing, drinking and shouted conversation. There are two bars in each corner and the rest of the space is given over to a huge dance floor, which fills to bursting point every weekend because the DJ's choice of music is so good. If you need some fresh air, you can escape to its lovely open-air terrace in summertime, sit among the plants and use the third bar. The management organises occasional live shows and valet parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |