Honky Tonk

Madrid


Despite the name, this is a great place to see blues or local rock, though many acts have a little country, jazz or R&B thrown into the mix too. It’s a fun vibe in a smallish club that’s been around since the heady 1980s; arrive early as it fills up fast.

It’s a reliable late-night option in a barrio of few and is open 365 days a year. The range of malt whiskies is impressive.


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