Nightlife in Madrid is heavy with dance halls, cafes, theaters, movie houses, nightclubs and music halls. Considering most restaurants don't even open till 9 pm, you can be sure that the city is prowling and hopping till the wee hours of the morning.
Keep in mind though that many of the hubs might be open only to Spanish-speakers or residents.
Madrid can be divided into zones to suit a night bird of any kind. If you want to go on a tavern crawling-wine tasting spree, Plaza Mayor and Puerta Del Sol are the areas for you.
For a film and theater enthusiast the Gran Via and its branches is the place to be.
For revelers looking for a fun night, Chuenca with its Hortaleza, Barquillo, Infantas and San Lucas streets hosts many nightclubs and some stripjoints too. Cheaper restaurants can also be found here.
Students traveling on a limited budget can party away in the Arguelles/Moncloa areas. Ale houses, fast-food joints and dance clubs make it popular with university students and it is the part of town to see the most action.
For bars with live music venture to Malasaña, in the vicinity of the Plaza de Dos de Mayo.
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