Salmon Guru - A CONTRACORRIENTE
Cocktail bar · Cortes ·
Inventive craft cocktails and a lively, unique atmosphere
Inventive craft cocktails and a lively, unique atmosphere
"Expect a whimsical journey through cocktail innovation at Salmon Guru, which lives within the world’s only hotel designed by the late visionary British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid. It’s best known for its quirky décor and playful drinks, bringing the experience of Madrid’s award-winning cocktail bar to Dubai. The venue’s vibrant atmosphere is complemented by a menu that pushes boundaries in mixology, the drinks set out in distinct categories: strong, sour, refreshing, and fruity." - Katy Gillett
"Celebrity bartender Diego Cabrera’s cocktail bar Salmon Guru is a favorite among the city’s restaurateurs, bartenders, and cocktail lovers. It’s a perfect stop before or after a meal at nearby Chuka Ramen or La Venencia. The energetic team serves a menu including innovative options like the Mano de Dios, the bar’s version of the classic fernet cola made with lacto-fermented strawberry and balsamic vinegar, and the always popular Chipotle Chillón with mezcal, lemon juice, chipotle syrup, and absinthe mist. Know before you go: No bookings are allowed." - Paula Móvil
"One of Madrid’s most interesting cocktail bars since opening in 2016, this spot from Diego Cabrera offers up to 28 signature cocktails in categories that range from house classics to “unclassifiable madness” with risky flavor combinations, plus non‑alcoholic options “for drivers,” all amid décor that shifts from a tiled entrance to colorful neon and comic‑book styling on the walls." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Celebrity bartender Diego Cabrera’s cocktail bar Salmon Guru is a favorite among the city’s restaurateurs, bartenders, and cocktail lovers. It’s a perfect stop before or after a meal at nearby Chuka Ramen or La Venencia. The energetic team serves a menu including innovative options like the Mano de Dios, the bar’s version of the classic fernet cola made with lacto-fermented strawberry and balsamic vinegar, and the always popular Chipotle Chillón with mezcal, lemon juice, chipotle syrup, and absinthe mist." - Paula Móvil
"This may not be the first time you’ve heard of Salmon Guru, thanks to the bar’s wild cocktails and lively atmosphere. The cocktail list is divided into categories—our personal favorite is the “crazy” section that features drinks like the Caos, which mixes cachaca, elderberry, lemon, apple shrub, thyme, and rosemary into a large mug shaped like a mythological fantasy creature topped with nearly a foot of cotton candy foam. It may feel gimmicky and you’ll probably have to stand in line to get in, but the bar’s neon lights, melting candlesticks, and unique drinks make this spot somewhere that’s worth checking out." - Lori Zaino
