Bear's Bar

Tucked into the heart of Chueca on Calle Pelayo, Bear's Bar is the neighbourhood's reference point for bears, cubs, otters and the men who love them. It's the home of the long-running Mad Bear party, first held in 2001 to give Madrid's bear scene a proper stage, and the bar still channels that same low-key, cruisy but friendly energy today. The soundtrack leans on rock and 80s-90s classics, and weekends bring themed parties that pack the small space. It's an unpretentious, welcoming spot for an older or more masculine-presenting crowd looking to skip the glossier clubs nearby.