Glass Bar by SIPS
Glass Bar by SIPS
Glass Bar is the cocktail bar of Hotel Urban, at Carrera de San Jerónimo 34 in the Barrio de las Letras, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. In November 2022 Derby Hotels relaunched it as Glass by Sips with Simone Caporale and Marc Álvarez of Barcelona's Sips. The room is wengé wood with a backlit alabaster back-bar and nods to 1920s Madrid, and there's a dress code.
Background
About Glass Bar by SIPS
The Story
Glass Bar has been Hotel Urban's cocktail bar for more than fifteen years. In November 2022 Derby Hotels Collection relaunched it as Glass by Sips with Simone Caporale and Marc Álvarez, whose Barcelona bar Sips had just placed third on The World's 50 Best Bars 2022, and it's listed today as Glass Bar by SIPS. The hotel presents it as the bar going back to its roots as a temple of cocktails.
The Cuisine
Cocktails are the offer, built on classic technique with contemporary turns, each served in glassware chosen for the drink. The Sips-era list launched with signatures such as a Bloody Merry of vodka, tomato and raspberry, a Negroni over ice that doesn't melt, and Black Dot, pitched as a Negroni invented in the Prado. Cava, champagne, spirits and wines round it out, with gildas and ibérico ham to snack on.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Glass Bar by SIPS Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.7
3 reviews
4.6
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Reservations
How to Book Glass Bar by SIPS
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34 917 87 77 70.
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Experience
Glass Bar by SIPS Dining Experience
Warm and dark rather than bright. Large wengé wood panels line the room and the back-bar is lit from behind through alabaster, which is the detail the hotel leads with, and the design nods to Madrid in the 1920s. There's a dress code and the management reserves the right of admission, so this is the dressed-up end of the city's cocktail bars.
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Glass Bar by SIPS Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Carrera de San Jeronimo, 34, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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Glass Bar is at Carrera de San Jerónimo 34, inside Hotel Urban, in the Barrio de las Letras part of Madrid's Centro district.
Nearby
Barrio de las Letras is the old literary quarter, narrow and atmospheric, with quotations set into the paving. The eating is unusually varied for so small an area, from taverns and cocktail bars to kitchens working at a serious level. Museo del Prado and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza are on the doorstep.
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Details
Glass Bar by SIPS Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 19:00–02:00 |
| Tuesday | 19:00–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00–02:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 19:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 19:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 19:00–02:00 |
Glass Bar by SIPS hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
Glass Bar by SIPS FAQ
Where is Glass Bar in Madrid?
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Inside Hotel Urban at Carrera de San Jerónimo 34, in the Barrio de las Letras part of Madrid's Centro district.
Does Glass Bar have a dress code?
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Yes. The hotel asks guests to dress in a way that suits the venue, and the management reserves the right of admission.
When is Glass Bar open?
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Daily from 19:00 to 02:00, per its Google listing. The hotel's own page says the bar closes in summer, so check before going in the warm months.
What's on the menu at Glass Bar?
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Does Glass Bar have a Michelin star?
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No. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
Who is behind Glass Bar?
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It's the cocktail bar of Hotel Urban, part of Derby Hotels Collection. In November 2022 the hotel relaunched it as Glass by Sips with Simone Caporale and Marc Álvarez, the bartenders behind Barcelona's Sips.
How much is a cocktail at Glass Bar?
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Every cocktail on the September 2026 carta costs €16, so two drinks and a snack usually come to around €26 to €50 per person.