Madrid's nightlife starts late.
From mid April to mid October and particularly during the summer months when there is good weather, people spend the early hours of the night up until 02:00 am chatting and drinking in terrazas (outdoor cafes).
A cold beer (caña) is what most people drink.
There are terrazas all over the Paseo de Recoletos and Paseo de la Castellana.
Calle Argumosa in Lavapiés is also full of bars and pubs, and it is a good place to start your nightlife.
At about 02:00 am, when the last terrazas close, nightlife continues in clubs and discos until 06:00 am.
Joy Eslava.
Located in the Calle Arenal not far from the Puerta del Sol, the Joy Slava is one of the most famous clubs in Madrid.
It opened its doors in 1981 and occupies a former 19th century theater.
Calle Arenal, 11.
Opening hours: Everyday from 11:30 pm to 06:00 am.
Entrance fee (including first drink): Sunday-Thursday 12 Euros, Friday and Saturday 15 Euros.
Nearest metro station: Ópera and Sol (line 2).
Website: http://www.joy-eslava.com
Palacio de Gaviria.
Just a few meters away from Joy Slava in the same street, is the Palacio de Gaviria, a night club which was converted from one of Madrid's old palaces.
Calle Arenal, 9.
Opening hours: Everyday from 11:00 pm to 06:00 am.
Entrance fee (including first drink): Sunday-Thursday 10 Euros, Friday and Saturday 15 Euros.
Nearest metro station: Sol (line 2).
Website: http://www.palaciogaviria.com
