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Mad In Madrid Part 3: The Bars - My Excellent Shirt Choice Makes Me Look Like A Tiki Bar Waiter

 


Madrid turned out to an excellent city to drink in! I was tasked with finding good beer places for post theme park drinks! I feel like I did a great job, if I do say so myself. As well as beer places, we discovered some incredible cocktail bars. Let’s get to it! 


CLBM Bar: 


The beer was an impressive mix of local Spanish and international craft beers. I never expected to find a Spanish made keg mild, but Cierzo Brewing Co has brewed a great modern take of a traditional style. Brews from craft big boys, Lervig, went down a treat! It was a good place to introduce the non beer drinkers of the group to a range of different beer styles. 


Hawaiano Mauna Los: 



I think this was my first Tiki bar! I did go for a beer first, but later realised I needed to have a cocktail! 


First tiki bar and my first mojito too! I really enjoyed trying something different. Went I went to find the facilities, someone tried to give me their drinks order. Here’s the shirt I was wearing, would you assume I work in a tiki bar? 


La Maripepa Cerveceria: 

Strike the pose



This was my favourite bar in Madrid. Exceptional service and the best selection of beers I saw, in the Spanish capital. With so many beers to sample, I was happy to see these available! 

I love a tasting flight! Pick of the beers was KUSS, an 8% NEIPA, from a Spanish micro brewery called KOM. Piney and juicy, perfect for the Spanish climate. 

Once my flight had disappeared, I headed back to the bar in search of an impy. Sadly, the impy on tap had run out. I went to the fridge and hit the holy grail! 

It was everything I wanted and more. A deep and dark caramel taste, with an oaky aftertaste. Pohjala, in my opinion, are the best impy brewers. I rated this beer a rare 5/5! 

Mr Hyde:


A horror movie themed cocktail bar? Yes please! Somewhere that was certainly off piste for someone who doesn’t watch films or drink cocktails often! None the less, this place was epic! Top level theming, music and drinks were on offer! 

Coffee, tequila and nutmeg

A handy drink

It was really nice! The nutmeg produced a spicy finish! Maybe I’m becoming a cocktail moose? 

Caught in the camera eye

Thanks for reading this short tour of bars in Madrid. I’m sure I’ve barely scratched the surface of great bars in this city. Considering Madrid is a capital city, the drinks were all reasonably priced. Stay tuned to hear about my next adventure, oh one last thing:



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  1. retiredmartinNovember 27, 2023 at 6:03 PM

    I wasn't ready for the ending !

    Decent pricing, as long as you stick to pints !

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    1. Beer MooseNovember 27, 2023 at 6:33 PM

      Haha I think the ending is really funny. The sign is at the exit of Mr Hyde!
      To be honest, the cocktails weren’t bad either. I’ve seen a lot worse.

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