Madrid Cocktail Week 2025: 3 routes near Gran Vía

From 26 September to 5 October, Madrid becomes a hub of creative mixology. The event’s central “hub” is THE HOUSE at the Palacio de Santa Bárbara (Chueca–Justicia), open from 26 to 28 September (Fri 18:00–00:00; Sat/Sun 12:00–00:00). The entire week unfolds across dozens of participating bars and hotels, with a Pack Tour of 5 cocktails (€35) or 10 cocktails (€65).

How it works (in 1 minute)

MadVibes Hostel (C. de Mesonero Romanos, 7). From here, everything is within a 5 to 18-minute walk, depending on the route.

Route 1 — Chueca & Justicia (easy-going afternoon to evening)

Perfect for linking up with THE HOUSE and staying within a compact area:

From The House to Malasaña in five minutes.

Route 2 — Malasaña (classics with character)

Roam through short streets with plenty of atmosphere:

Route 3 — Salesas (elegant late afternoon)

For a slower-paced, boutique-style round:

Madrid Cocktail Week is best explored on foot and without a rigid plan: start at THE HOUSE, pick 2–3 stops per neighbourhood and leave space for a final relaxed pause. Chueca–Justicia offers proximity and variety, Malasaña brings character and bar technique, and Salesas rounds things off with calm and attention to detail. Remember to book anything necessary, check the updated participant map, and alternate with water to enjoy it all the more. If you want to keep things simple, stay at MadVibes: from Gran Vía, you’re 5–18 minutes from almost everything and can walk back when the night calls for a soft landing.