There are different areas for night life in Madrid. Each area has its particular personality and crowd. Walking distance from our hotel you will find Plaza de Santa Ana surrounded by an exciting network of narrow streets full of pubs and bars that will be bustling with activity from about 8pm till late.
Chueca, a former rundown borough is now the gay area in Madrid. The Chueca square is a fantastic focus for fun and night life. Gay and straight enjoy dancing, drinking with friends and generally having a good time. Those who long for their youth in the 80s will be happy in Madrid. It seems that the 80s and 90s are making a comeback. In fact her husband, Mario Vaquerizo, is the owner of this glamorous club, which is different, modern but also reminiscent of the past as well.
In one of them 80s music will play until closing time, 6am. Joy Eslava is one of the most famous night-clubs in Madrid.
It started its life as a theatre in the 50s and an entrepreneur converted it into the night-club it is today in the 80s. Its location makes of it also a great place to spend the night, as it in Calle Arenal, 11, just off the Puerta del Sol and at a stone throw from our hotel.
They play a mix of national and international hits and the crowd is always well dressed and behaved. The entrance is on the pricey side, about 18 Euros, but it includes one free drink. It opens at On Tuesdays Joy Eslava offers a stand up comedy night. Joy also offers a disco night for young people between years old, this sessions are alcohol and cigarettes free and the opening and closing times vary from the main nightclub sessions: For those who dream of their youth in the 70s or 80s every Thursday Joy puts up a oldies night , for those fond memories!
