Cafe Central is a fantastic little place in the heart of Madrid - close to Plaza Santa Ana - to see and listen to live jazz. Shows start at around 10 and there's a small cover. It's very popular and gets very busy so it's worthwhile turning up early. Tables are shared which adds to the great atmosphere. There's also... More

Small well known jazz club very close to the Room Mate Alicia Hotel. Cover charge around 15 Euros , but you can sit through the whole show nursing one drink. Tables small and very close together, adds to the atmosphere. Seems to be a favorite with the locals. More

We just got back from a trip to Madrid. In the past we have always gone to Cafe Central in Madrid for great jazz. I'm not sure if the current owner knows what jazz music actually sounds like. The band that played was the worst most painful music I have ever paid to listen to. Don't bother to pay the... More

A great place to see and listen to live jazz bands in the centre of Madrid from 10pm until midnight most nights. There's a small entry fee that you can pay on the door. It's very popular but tables are often shared to make the most of the space. More

I´ve been to Café Central for lunch a few times over the past year. The menu of the day (menu del día) has been different (and great!) every time I´ve gone. They always have 1 meat, 1 fish and 1 vegetarian entrée to choose from. The menu includes 2 dishes (primero y segundo), dessert (most are homemade, fruit also a... More

This is a great music venue . It isn't just a traditional jazz venue. On our visit they had the Nouveau Tango Dance Ensemble, a Latin influenced band. They were truly fantastic musicians. The crowd was a good mixture of all ages , with the younger ages in the majority. It has a relaxed atmosphere and the service is excellent,... More