13 of Madrid's hottest clubs to visit right now

If you're looking for an off-the-charts club experience in Madrid, search no further than Medias Puri. This ‘clandestine’ club fits a thousand partygoers in its three-tiered space, and it's packed every weekend – for good reason. Think acrobats suspended above the dance floors, hot music, classy cocktails and strobe lights flashing over everything. We know why we gave it the Time Out Award for Best Club in 2017, but go check it out for yourself. We bet you won't regret anything but your headache the next morning.  

Ochoymedio is the perfect blend of trendy vibes and hardcore clubbing. Don't be fooled by the sea of flannel shirts and well manicured beards you'll notice upon entry – hipsters can throw down as well as anyone else, and this is certainly the spot to do just that. Head over to spend a night on a packed dance floor or to enjoy one of the more than 50 concerts the club puts on per year.

This club is not for the faint of heart. With its seven (yes, we did indeed say seven) floors, there's an palpable aura of excitement in the air at Kapital. Hang out on the main dance floor by one of the many bars on the ground floor, or ascend to different floors offering karaoke, R&B vibes, a few cocktail bars, Spanish disco tunes, a cinema and finally an open-air terrace with a retractable roof. A night out here promises crazy memories and sore legs from all the stairs, but that's a small price to pay for a visit to Kapital if you ask us. 

El Sol is one of our favorite spots for live music in Madrid, and it doubles as a dance venue. An admirable amount of musical acts pass through the club, making it an intersection of rock, rhythm and blues, punk, soul and hip hop. Check the calendar on the club’s website for a full lineup of monthly concerts, DJ sets and parties. 

This place made our list for a few reasons: killer cocktails, impressive lineups and a great atmosphere. You’ll always want to hang out at Costello after seeing your favourite musical group grace the stage, and so does everyone else, it seems. The club can get packed on the weekends, but that only makes the venue feel more alive. Be sure to look at the most recent calendar of events on the club’s website, or tune into their Facebook and Twitter feeds to ensure that you don’t miss a thing.

The musical programming here runs from reggae on Thursdays to black music sessions on Fridays, and every night features plenty of local and Spanish soul singers and bands. Siroco has two very different environments during the weekends: more relaxed on the upper level and more intense, dance-oriented electronic sessions below.

The Wurlitzer is undoubtedly one of the best clubs in Madrid for rock music fans. Here, you can explore all facets of the genre, from punk to country and everything in between. This club is open every single night of the week, which means that you could go tonight. Do it. 

No matter how fashionable Changó’s interior is, this isn’t where you’ll find Madrid’s poshest crowds. The ex-theater is the kind of place where people of all sorts gather to enjoy varied DJ sets. You can discover the kinds of music you’re into thanks to the wide-ranging programme while embracing the grungier side of Madrid’s club scene.

La Riviera is what we like to think of as an all-purpose club. It’s medium-sized and popular among the under-30s crowd. It boasts a killer sounds system, hosts formidable musical acts and transforms into a trendy dance venue after concerts. There’s something for everyone at this one-size-fits-all venue, and its adaptability landed it here, among our favorites in the city.

If you’re out and about in the Malasaña neighborhood, Penta is an iconic spot to duck into. It marries classic Movida madrileña vibes with updated touches that help keep this bar relevant. If you like Spanish music from the 80s and 90s and bars that make you feel like a local, head to El Penta.

One night a week, Cha Cha The Club comes to life. It was initially a private club, but as soon as the trendiest crowds in Madrid caught wind of the wild nights taking place behind Cha Cha's doors, this became the place to be. You’ll meet some of the buzziest people in the city and dance so hard you’ll be sore in the morning... sounds fun, no?

House- and techno-lovers rejoice! Twice a week, the well known Sala Cocó transforms into a venue just for you. DJ sets of all different styles are sure to fill the dance floors with an exciting mix of funk, electro and disco. 

Restaurant-club Opium adds a bit of glamour and a glimpse of the future to Madrid’s nightlife scene. Inspired by Opium Barcelona, this club has a classy restaurant serving things like caviar, spring rolls and foie gras. When you’ve gotten your fill, you can head to the dance floors to dance it all off to the tunes of resident DJs. The restaurant opens nightly at 9pm and the club at 11.30pm.