Bar Cock

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Bar Cock

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C. de la Reina, 16, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

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Tucked away in Chueca, Bar Cock is a timeless cocktail haven with cozy leather seating and classic drinks that'll make you feel right at home.  

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C. de la Reina, 16, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain Get directions

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C. de la Reina, 16, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain Get directions

+34 915 32 28 26
barcock.com
@barcockmad
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"Opened in 1921 (and astonishingly, consistently open throughout the Civil War), Bar Cock is one of the oldest in the city. In the '70s, it was famously a hangout for Madrid's creatives, and today, if you can get past the name, it's a perfectly cozy place to tuck into a gin cocktail surrounded by dim lighting and a generally chill vibe. It never gets too rowdy here, making it the ideal meeting spot for old friends and for having the kind of mellow conversation you can enjoy without yelling."

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@cntraveler

15 Best Bars in Madrid

"Forget pyrotechnics, dry ice, and other newfangled cocktail trends—the old-timers behind this bar probably don't know what "mixology" means, even if it's their full-time job. But madre mía, they sure know how to make a mean martini. (After all, this iconic coctelería, opened in 1921, has shaken martinis and stirred old-fashioneds for the likes of Frank Sinatra and Pedro Almodóvar.) Order any of the classics, like gimlets, margaritas, Spanish-style gin and tonics, and you can't go wrong." - Benjamin Kemper

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Micah A

Google
Overpriced and small drinks. We ordered one alcohol free cocktail which cost 10€ and one spicy margarita that cost 14€. The margarita was quite small and was just “ok”. The cocktail wasn’t really spicy, mainly the rim. The bartender did seem to take his job seriously. Water wasn’t automatically served as it should be in a proper cocktail place. The environment is interesting, although in the week perhaps a bit dead. All in all, I can get a much better spicy cocktail up the road for 10€. So, perhaps things for the business to reflect on and improve.

Leonardo G.

Google
Classic with a country touch. We went on a Tuesday night and was not crowded. The cocktails were really good and not pretentious at all. The place is very nice the prices are good for its quality.

AM

Google
The cocktails were good, however the place should have some updates, like bar stools and maybe some high tables with stools.

Kevin Lopez

Google
I came in expecting so much more out of this bar and was very much of a downer. For the things we saw online and YouTube they paint it out to be a great atmosphere that is lively and it felt like a nursing home with a great bar. The drink menu was also underwhelming-I personally think it might be because they like to elevate traditional cocktails, but that’s not what I want from a bar like this, I want their creativity their vision of spirits and how they interpret that in the experience they provide. I got none of that. I was very disappointed and my drink though good was something I could get at any good bar.

Manny Fuller

Google
Interesting mix of cocktail bar and pub vibes. Very lively and energetic. Drinks were good and atmosphere kept up to the drinks! Good spot to have a few to end the night!

Michael Pomarico

Google
Be here or be square! We crashed here for the night after Arco Madrid. Great atmosphere, a lot of fun people having fun. Made new friends and had a great time with our old ones. If you’re in Madrid and are looking for a hip late night experience, and perhaps a killer hangover, this is the place to be!

Michael Realty

Google
The Best Whiskey Old Fashioned !!! My wife had a Classic Dry Martini 🍸 Great Attention by the bartender Suzo; He explained to us the history of the bar 102 years

Michael Sierra-Arévalo

Google
My Old Fashioned was boozy and delicious. The space is wood paneled and warm, though the modern dance music and the black and white portraits around the room (as beautiful as they are) are confusing. But the drinks are good, and that's what counts.
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Ramon L.

Yelp
Exceptional cocktails for when you're tired of sangrias and vino tinto. Great service, sophisticated atmosphere and an overall great place to meet old friends or make new ones.
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Adam D.

Yelp
I think they mean "Bar Rooster." In any event ... Stopped in here on New Year's Day around 8:30 and the place was dead. For that reason, I can say the service was great. Everyone must have been hung over from the night before. Or still sleeping. The die hard NYE revelers stay out until about 7 AM in this country. Not me. I can't hang. Overall, the cocktail menu has about 20 of the usual suspects: martini, strawberry daiquiri, mai tai, manhattan, sidecar, etc. No prices in the menu but expect to pay about 7,25 each. In other words, about half the price you'd pay at a cocktail bar in New York, so a major bargain for me. The sidecar was delicious, as was the whiskey sour. While not explicitly clear in the menu, this place will either create cocktails for you or let you create your own. Just ask. Desperately wanting paella across the street at La Barraca, the unoccupied waiter took the time to run across the street to check on availability, then again to make a reservation. Excellent customer service, though he was taken aback at my gesture of a small tip for his efforts, which he reluctantly accepted. Bottom line is there really aren't that many bars in Madrid dedicated specifically to cocktails, despite the size of the city. Consider this place a rarity. Other: Very classy decor. Cool music. Chill vibes. Free wifi zone. No food.
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Andy B.

Yelp
Hidden away on the narrow Calle de la Reina in Chueca is Bar Cock, a Madrid institution since 1921. There's an old-fashioned men's club-style feel to the place, with its wooden columns, coffered ceilings, comfortable leather seating, ornate carved fireplace, and a classically beautiful bar - the kind of place you'd see in a period movie. While the setting may be old-school, the vibe is much more comfortable, making for a great place to start a night out on the town. What really impressed me involved my ordering something that wasn't on the cocktail menu: a classic drink called a boulevardier, a cousin of the negroni where bourbon is substituted for the gin. Normally, the server will say something like "a boule-what?" or the bartender will ask me how to prepare it, but not at Bar Cock - when I ordered it, the server smiled, signaling his approval by saying "Un clásico!" The drink was prepared perfectly, with the bourbon, vermouth, and Campari coming together to make a wonderfully smooth cocktail - the best boulevardier I've ever had, bar none. One of my friends was also quite pleased with his mai tai, and my other friend discovered a new favorite beer based on the server's recommendation. A bowl of potato chips was brought by with the first round of drinks, some very good green olives with the second. I love classic places like this, and Bar Cock was a great place for us to begin our last night in Madrid. If you're in the Chueca district, definitely check them out. ¡Salud!
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Pett O.

Yelp
One of the coolest cocktail bar ever. Beautiful old establishment full of history. Amazing bartenders expert cocktail makers. This is the heart of Madrid intelligentsia. All ages mixed. Don't miss it.
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Kelly G.

Yelp
Was able to snag a small table for two and by the recommendation of the waiter - ordered the dry gin martini. It was seriously the best tasting martini I've ever had! My friend got their gin fizz and was happy with his order as well. Served with American style potato chips. Waiter was great, ambiance was great and had a good time having drinks and people watching in a beautiful atmosphere.
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Radford T.

Yelp
We randomly saw this bar in the middle of the afternoon and stopped by because we had been walking around and wanted to sit down for a while. How lucky for us that it turned out to be a bar that makes some legitimate and classic cocktails. The decor was very classy, in that fine leather furniture and waiters wearing fitted vests kind of way - probably because that's exactly what they had. I ordered a negroni and it was served good and proper with ice cubes (instead of crushed ice) and a grapefruit peel. Maybe because we stopped in during the middle of the afternoon, but it was very quiet and relaxing there. I would definitely recommend Bar Cock if you need a cocktail at a relaxing atmosphere.
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Peter F.

Yelp
This was simply the Best Moscow Mule ever... The bartender executed the drink with the precision of a surgeon!! Amazing atmosphere. A must visit stop off the Gran Via for a most relaxing night cap!
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Diana W.

Yelp
My husband is in love with prohibition style cocktails and this place has it. It's dark and manly in here (hence the bar name?) and I loved it. I felt classy and the bartenders will go out of their way to look up a drink recipe just to ensure you get your drink properly made! It's a pretty low key sit down bar so make sure you bring company you enjoy!
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Fabiola L.

Yelp
After going to Parque Del Retiro and it being closed (anomaly- it's usually open) we decided to take advantage of the fact that we were on that side of town and walked to Bar Cock. We had read about it and knew it was a pricier, more touristy spot, but wanted to check it out. We were most pleasantly surprised! We got there around 6:30pm and it was mostly empty- got a great table and were promptly served by a very accommodating staff. Being that it was before 8pm, we got our drinks for €7.50 each (we read that the drink prices go up after 8pm to €11). We ordered a cosmopolitan and a Moscow Mule. Hands down, the Moscow Mule is the best I've ever had (fun fact: Moscow Mules were invented at the Cock 'n' Bull LA in 1941), it was tasty, without it being too syrupy/sweet and was garnished with a very spicy Chile de árbol, mint, cucumber and a dehydrated lemon wedge. Killer combo! The tastes played well off of each other! Besides that, the ambiance and decor were very nice. I don't know if I'd spend a whole night partying it up at this bar, but when I'm Madrid, I will definitely come for a nice midday/early evening Moscow Mule. Oh- and complimentary potato chips and olives!
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Chelsea C.

Yelp
We checked out Bar Cock during our recent trip to Madrid at the suggestion of our Airbnb host. Fun atmosphere with nice lighting and old wood furnishings and decor. Comfortable chairs. Menu consisted of speciality cocktails with a note that they would do anything by request.
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Sarah K.

Yelp
One of the few cocktail bars in Madrid. Great room. Will feel dated and way old school if you compare it to the mixology capitals of the world that is New York and London etc. So do yourself a favor, don't. I had a pina colada and they served me chips and olives and it was a lovely time.
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Nosniv X.

Yelp
Contrary to what you'll hear in the sticks, not all of us in San Francisco are gay. But I was guilty of the same mindset when I heard we were going to try this bar. Despite its name, it is not a bar where you'll find flaming homosexuals grinding to the pet shop boys. In fact it was quite the opposite when we rolled in there on a Tuesday at midnight. The place was brightly lit and had a scattering of loud college aged Americans who had turned the place into a mini meat market. We were shocked to find a frat bar in the middle of Madrid that we opted to leave and continue our search for the perfect Gin and Tonic at place a with a little more class.
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CP A.

Yelp
One of the few places in Madrid where they serve a correct martini. Dark, quiet, elegant, pre-hipster and very cool. Service is efficient but certainly not effusive. Great place to really tie one on, if you have extra cash to burn.
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April Joy C.

Yelp
Gin Gin Gin and more Gin. Something i wasn't aware about it the Spaniards and their love for this spirit. A good spot to unwind or start a night.

Joseph R.

Yelp
This place might be amazing, and might have fantastic drinks. We'll never know. After checking the website and seeing they open at 4 each day, we trudged through the rain and crowds on the Gran Via for 30 minutes -- only to find them closed at 6:30. One of the employees was emptying the trash when we arrived. We might have been forgiving if he'd said anything even approximating "sorry, we're not open yet". Instead, he dismissively pointed to their posted hours, which didn't match the website. It's not hard to update hours on a website -- but when you're this hip, apparently you don't have to bother to tell people when you're actually open.
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Bill G.

Yelp
Absolutely the best Mojito I have ever had. The bartender even had an assistant to help him make my cocktail. Every Mojito since has been a disappointment.