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Dance is very popular in Madrid and there are loads of flameno shows and tango and latin dance clubs. We have created a list for you to see our favourite places to dance:
"Tablaos" are the stages where flamenco shows take place. We have listed our favourite tablaos here in order of price:
Sala El Juglar
This bar is in the Barrio Lavapies. It is split into two sections with a bar at the front and a small concert venue in the back. There are flamenco shows here every Sunday at 10pm.
Address: c/Lavapies, 37
Metro: Lavapies
Entrance: 10€ with a drink
Telephone: +34 915 284 391
 Las Tablas
This is a relatively new tablao with shows every night featuring accomplished guest artists.
Address: Plaza España 9
Metro: Plaza España
Entrance: 25€ with a drink
Telephone: +34 915 420 520
Café de Chinitas
Café de Chinitas is located in the old part of the city (Madrid de los Austrias) very close to the Royal Palace. It is housed in an 18th Century palace and is one of the longest established flamenco venues in town. Over the years it has played host to some of the greatest flamenco artists and had many national and international celebrities amongst its guests. The show changes monthly and the quality of food available during performances is as excellent as the performances themselves.
Address: c/Torija, 7
Metro: Santo Domingo
Entrance: 25€
Telephone: +34 915 471 501
Taberna Casa Patas
 Casa Patas offers some of the finest flamenco performances in Madrid with artists of the stature of Chaquetón, Remedios Amaya, Chano Lobato, La Niña Pastori and many more. Casa Patas is not commonly frequented by tourists. Before and during the show tapas are served (ham, cheese, pork dishes, spicy Spanish sausage, plates of fried fish) as well as steaks and rabo de toro (bull’s tail), the house speciality.
Address: c/Cañizares 10
Metro: Anton Martin
Entrance: 31€ with a drink
Telephone: +34 913 690 496
Cardamomo
 This used to just be a cool flamenco bar with music and some shows every now and again. Now it also hosts tablao shows of very high quality and is still a hangout for a lot of local flamenco artists.
Address: c/ Echagaray 15
Metro: Sevilla
Entrance: 32€ with a drink
Telephone: +34 913 690 757
El Corral de la Pacheca
In this fantastic restaurant you will enjoy the unforgettable flamenco show whilst sampling delicious Mediterranean dishes. The premises are big and there are an innumerable number of tables which makes it an excellent location to celebrate events and bachelor parties. The tables face towards the tablao where marvelous dances are performed by professional dancers.
Address: c/ de Juam Ramón Jiménez 26
Metro: Plaza España
Entrance: 25€ with a drink
Telephone: +34 915 420 520
Torres Bermejas
The decor of this flamenco night club is a reproduction of the Alhambra Palace of Granada. The authentic gypsy music and dance performances here are of the highest quality. Since opening, this “tablao” the most important personalities of Spain have visited, as well as international socialites, to enjoy the performances of the biggest names in the world of flamenco.
Address: Mesonero Romanos
Metro: Callao
Entrance: 35€ with a drink
Telephone: +34 915 323 322
Corral de la Morería
 Corral de la Morería was established in 1956 and is recognised as one of the most famous Flamenco shows in the world. Over the years some of the most famous performers from the flamenco world have performed here including Pastora Imperio, La Chunga, María Albaicín, Fosforito, Serranito, El Güito, Lucero Tena, Isabel Pantoja and Blanca Del Rey. The outstanding performances and excellent cuisine have attracted visitors from all over the world including celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Muhammed Ali and U2, to name just a few.
Address: c/ Morería 17
Metro: La Latina/ Opera / Sol
Entrance: From Sundays to Thursdays 39€, from Fridays to Saturdays 41€, a drink included
Telephone: +34 913 658 446
If you want to feel the Latin rhythm and enjoy the atmosphere, check out one the following Latin clubs in Madrid:
Azúcar
Very authentic place and full of Latin American people. The party starts after midnight and peaks around 2 am. Image and dress is very important in Azúcar. When dancing the columns in the middle of the dancefloor can be quite annoying and the dance floor can get busy. Be careful with some of the Latinos who are eager to pounce on unaccompanied females and can be persistent.
Address: Paseo de Reina Cristina 7
Metro: Atocha
When: From 23.30h to 5.30h, Sunday from 21h
Entrance: 9€ with one drink or 13€ with two
Telephone: +34 915 016 107
 Cats
This Latino bar has two dance floors and is mainly for lovers of "salsa en linea" (New York style). Every two hours there is a dance show that everyone can join in and copy the choreography of the professionals on stage which is really fun! It is ideal for those wanting to dance salsa and meet a mix of young dancers from South America, Africa and of course Spaniards. The place is down to earth and not pretentious. There is a limited range of cocktails.
Address: c/ Julián Romea 4
Metro: Guzman El Bueno
Entrance: Approximately 10€
Telephone: +34 915 352 227
El Son
This is the most popular salsa club in the centre of Madrid. It is open everyday and Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays are the busiest nights. The cocktail list is as varied as the clientele, which is made up of tourists, Latinos and Spaniards. The is a dance show for everyone to join in every other hour which is good fun. There are special events on Thursdays with a live concert starting at 2 am. The club has air conditioning and every weekday there is a free one hour salsa lesson at 11pm.
Address: c/ Victoria 6
Metro: Sol
Entrance: 14€ (men) and 8€ (girls) with one drink
Telephone: +34 915 323 283
La Negra Tomasa
 This is the coolest Cuban place in the Centre of Madrid with performances from live bands after midnight. It has great cocktails, an authentic atmosphere with loads of people but limited space for dancing. The food and service is good and it is highly recommended before going out for dancing!
Address: On the corner of c/ Espoz y Mina and c/ Cadiz 9
Metro: Sol
When: Everyday from midnight to 3h
Entrance: 8€, one drink included
Telephone: +34 915 235 830
O´Zona
It has a very good atmosphere with air conditioning and enough space for dancing. The music is cool and the people are nice. Food is served after midnight and is included in the price. Despite this, for some reason it is not the most popular place, so although we recommended that you visit it, you should check first if it is worth the entrance fee. Have a plan B in mind incase there are less people than you expect.
Address: c/ Avenida del Mediterraneo 12
Metro: Conde de Casal
When: From 23.30h to 7.00h (Closed Sunday- Wednesday)
Entrance: Approximately 10€
Parche
A very small place full of happy dancers. Its is highly recommended, especially on Thursday or Sunday nights.
Address: c/ Ayala
Metro: Goya/ Manuel Becerra
Entrance: Free
Telephone: +34 915 753 492
Tropical House
The majority of the people in this bar are of an older generation and there are many Latinos and Africans. There is a wide range of cocktails available.
Address: c/ Gran Vía 54
Metro: Callao
Entrance: Free
Telephone: +34 915 471 130
We recommend the following list of milongas in Madrid:
La Covacha
Address: Paseo del General Martinez Campos 19, (“La Siesta”)
Metro: Iglesia
When: Monday from 21h to 2h
Telephone: +34 627 763 433, +34 659 042 214
Tango en Verdi
Address: c/ Orense 68, (“La Discoteca Verdi”)
Metro: Tetuán/Cruzco
When: Tuesdays from 22h to 1h
Telephone: +34 616 815 813, +34 677 400 424
Acabemos con el Mito
Address: c/ Dr. Cortezo 1, (“Teatro Calderón)
Metro: Tirso de Molina
When: Wednesdays from 22.30h to 2h
Telephone: +34 913 896 077
Cha 3
Address: Plaza de San Pol de Mar c/n, (“Cha 3”)
Metro: Príncipe Pío
When: Thursday from 22h to 2h
Telephone: +34 915 419 090
 Bien Porteña/La Milonga del Centro
Address: Plaza Santa Ana 15, (“Casa de Guadalajara”)
Metro: Sol
When: Friday and Saturday from 20h to 23h
Telephone: +34 915 419 090, +34 600 681 882
Milonga el Templete 2010/milonga al aire libre
Address: Templete del Parque del Retiro
Metro: Retiro
When: Sundays from aprox 19h
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