Museo Chicote
Museo Chicote
Museo Chicote is a historic cocktail bar on Gran Via in central Madrid, open since 1931 and billed by its owners as the first cocktail bar in Spain. Its founder, Perico Chicote, trained as a barman at the Hotel Ritz, and the Art Deco room still trades on cocktails, a late crowd and a century of Madrid nightlife.
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From @museochicote on Instagram
✨✨ Nuestros protagonistas ya están aquí✨✨
✨ La cuenta atrás termina: los Premios Chicote ya tienen protagonistas ✨ En un año muy especial en el que celebramos 95 años de historia en Gran Vía, nos preparamos para rendir homenaje a grandes personalidades que dejan una huella imborrable en la cultura, la comunicación, el arte y nuestra socieda
Noches que se quedan para siempre ✨ Los Premios Chicote se han convertido en un punto de encuentro donde celebrar el talento, la cultura y a quienes dejan huella con su trabajo. A pocos días de una nueva edición, echamos la vista atrás para recordar algunos momentos y rostros que ya forman parte d
Perico Chicote no solo creó la primera coctelería de España, también se convirtió en un icono que inspiró a artistas de todo tipo 🎨🍸
Un cóctel bien hecho es mitad receta, mitad hechizo. Así hacemos magia en Chicote 🧙♂️🪄
A decir verdad, si algo tienen de bueno los cócteles es que puedes disfrutarlos en cualquier ocasión. Pueden ser los protagonistas del aperitivo, la antesala a una noche romántica o el cierre para un día épico. Son internacionales, frescos y ofrecen su propio recorrido dentro de la ciudad de Madrid,
Background
About Museo Chicote
The Story
Museo Chicote opened on Gran Via in 1931. Its founder, Pedro 'Perico' Chicote, had trained as a barman at Madrid's Hotel Ritz, and he commissioned the Art Deco interior, still intact behind the revolving door, from the architect Luis Gutiérrez Soto. The bar became a fixture of the city's nightlife for decades; the house recalls Ava Gardner's iced gin and Buñuel's dry martinis. It bills itself as the first cocktail bar in Spain.
The Cuisine
Cocktails are the point here, classics and house creations, with tapas and a dinner carta from 19:00. At weekends there's a brunch with a cocktail or open mimosas. Later in the night the music comes up and the room turns social.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Museo Chicote Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.2
2969
TripAdvisor
4.0
700 reviews
Reservations
How to Book Museo Chicote
Booking
Reservations by phone at 915 32 67 37.
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Experience
Museo Chicote Dining Experience
The Art Deco room is the draw, its walls lined with photographs of the famous faces who drank here over the decades. It's good for groups, built around the cocktails, and late in the evening it shifts toward a livelier, club-like mood.
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Museo Chicote Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Gran Vía, 12, 28013 Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Calle Gran Via 12, in the Centro district, on Madrid's main boulevard.
Nearby
Centro is Madrid's historic core, the district that holds Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the long climb of Gran Vía all at once. The eating is dense and varied, from old-school taverns and chocolaterías that have not changed their counters in generations to newer rooms opening along Calle de Alcalá and San Bernardo. Nearly everything in the city is a walk away from here.
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Details
Museo Chicote Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 18:00–03:00 |
| Tuesday | 18:00–03:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–03:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–03:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–03:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–03:30 |
| Sunday | 18:00–03:00 |
Museo Chicote hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
Museo Chicote FAQ
How old is Museo Chicote?
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It opened on Gran Via in 1931, which its owners bill as the first cocktail bar in Spain. Founder Perico Chicote had trained as a barman at Madrid's Hotel Ritz.
Where is Museo Chicote?
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Calle Gran Via 12, in the Centro district, on Madrid's main boulevard.
What are Museo Chicote's opening hours?
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Every evening from 18:00, until 03:00, and 03:30 on Friday and Saturday. Dinner is served from 19:00 to 22:30, and there's brunch at weekends from 13:00.
Does Museo Chicote do brunch?
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Yes, on Saturdays and Sundays from 13:00: €29 with a cocktail of your choice, or €35 with an open mimosa bar. There's a gluten-free option for €2 more, and bookings need a €5 per person card guarantee.
What's on the menu at Museo Chicote?
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Who designed Museo Chicote's interior?
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Perico Chicote commissioned the Art Deco decoration from the architect Luis Gutiérrez Soto, and it's still intact.
Who has drunk at Museo Chicote?
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Its walls are lined with photos of famous regulars, and the house recalls Ava Gardner's iced gin and Buñuel's dry martinis.
Can under-18s go to Museo Chicote?
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Reservations are for over-18s only.
Is Museo Chicote wheelchair accessible?
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Yes, it has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and cards and contactless are accepted.