Devil's Cut
Devil's Cut
Devil's Cut is a cocktail bar on Calle del León, in the Barrio de las Letras, that took over Casa Pueblo, a neighbourhood bar from 1983, in 2024 and kept its old-Madrid charm. Its angel-to-devil theme nods to Shingo Gokan's years running the bar at New York's Angel's Share. It won Best New International Cocktail Bar at the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, opens at 18:00 every day and takes walk-ins only.
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Background
About Devil's Cut
The Story
Devil's Cut sits in what was Casa Pueblo, a much-loved neighbourhood bar that opened on Calle del León in 1983, was designed by one of its founders and served the barrio until 2023. In 2024 it became Devil's Cut, keeping the old room's charm. The concept takes its cue from Shingo Gokan's ten years as head bartender at the legendary Angel's Share in New York, until 2016, and plays on an angel's transformation into a devil. In 2025 it won Best New International Cocktail Bar at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards.
The Cuisine
Cocktails are the point: creative house serves and classics such as the Negroni. Food is a short list of Japanese-Spanish small plates, from edamame and okonomiyaki to jamón ibérico and manchego. The list is published as a PDF on the bar's own site.
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What Diners Say
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Devil's Cut Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.8
588
TripAdvisor
4.3
11 reviews
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How to Book Devil's Cut
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Experience
Devil's Cut Dining Experience
Cosy, keeping the old Casa Pueblo room, with cocktails as the whole point. It opens at six in the evening and runs to two, later at weekends, and it works for a group. There are no reservations, so the door is the queue.
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Devil's Cut Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del León, 3, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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Devil's Cut is on Calle del León, 3, in the Cortes barrio, the Barrio de las Letras end of Centro, between the Congreso de los Diputados and the Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Nearby
Cortes sits between the parliament and the museums, so the pavements carry politicians, visitors and locals in roughly equal measure. The eating covers everything from cocktail rooms to serious kitchens, often behind doors that give nothing away. Congreso de los Diputados and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza bookend it.
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Devil's Cut Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 18:00–02:00 |
| Tuesday | 18:00–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–02:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–03:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–03:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–02:00 |
Devil's Cut hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Devil's Cut FAQ
Has Devil's Cut won any awards?
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Yes. It won Best New International Cocktail Bar at the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards.
Do you need a reservation at Devil's Cut?
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No, and you can't make one: it's walk-ins only. It opens at 18:00 every day, closing at 02:00 Sunday to Thursday and 03:00 on Friday and Saturday.
What's the story behind Devil's Cut?
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It took over Casa Pueblo, a neighbourhood bar that opened in 1983 and closed in 2023, and kept its historic look. The angel-to-devil theme is inspired by Shingo Gokan's decade as head bartender at Angel's Share in New York.
What should I drink at Devil's Cut?
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The house cocktails, creative ones built with ingredients like sherry and persimmon; a well-made Negroni is on hand too. The full list is on the bar's own site.
Does Devil's Cut serve food?
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Yes. Alongside the cocktails there's a short menu of Japanese-Spanish small plates, from edamame and okonomiyaki to jamón ibérico and manchego.
Where is Devil's Cut in Madrid?
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At Calle del León, 3, in the Barrio de las Letras corner of Madrid's Centro district. There's a separate bar of the same name in New York.