1862 Dry Bar
1862 Dry Bar
1862 Dry Bar is a classic cocktail bar on Calle del Pez in Madrid's Malasaña neighbourhood, run by Alberto Martínez and Mª Teresa Esbri. Named for the building's 1862 construction, the same year the world's first cocktail book was published, it won the Academia Madrileña de Gastronomía's Premio a Bares y Tragos in 2023, with a menu built around creations like the Lavanda Carmesí.
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From 1862drybar on Instagram
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Abrimos sábado y domingo en nuestro horario habitual. Y ya desde el lunes nos vamos de vacaciones. ¿Un último cocktail para despedirnos? #1862drybar 🗓️: @especies_invasoras
Últimos dos días. Ya estamos preparándonos para las vacaciones. Hoy sábado y mañana domingo abrimos en nuestro horario habitual (de 4 a 2 de la mañana) Y después nos vamos dos semanas para volver con muchas más ganas. #1862drybar
Todos preparados para el fin de semana 🍸🍸🍸 Recuerden, abrimos de 4 de la tarde a 2 de la mañana. Y este domingo nos despedimos para cerrar dos semanas por vacaciones. #1862drybar
Open for cocktails 4PM Cada día, de 4 de la tarde hasta las 2 de la madrugada #1862drybar Y recuerda, las dos semanas siguientes estaremos cerrados por vacaciones.
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Background
About 1862 Dry Bar
The Story
The building on Calle del Pez dates to 1862, the same year Jerry Thomas published 'How to Mix Drinks,' the book credited as the world's first cocktail manual, which is where the bar's name comes from. Alberto Martínez and Mª Teresa Esbri run it, and their 2023 Premio a Bares y Tragos from the Academia Madrileña de Gastronomía was framed as recognition of how far Madrid's whole cocktail scene had grown over the previous decade.
The Cuisine
The menu changes daily, pairing standards like the Manhattan, Negroni, Old Fashioned and Mint Julep with the bar's own creations. The Mexicalzingo mixes tequila, Maraschino, Oloroso and sherry cream, while the Nola Sazerac layers whiskey, cognac, Peychaud Bitters, absinthe aroma and banana liqueur. It's built as a tribute to classic cocktail-bar history and mixology.
A School for Bartenders
Alberto Martínez's bar has trained other names in Madrid's cocktail scene. Alberto Villarroel spent three years behind its bar before opening Santos y Desamparados in Barrio de las Letras, where Martínez is his equal partner, and he remembers the 1862 style as uncompromising: strong, spirit-forward drinks such as Pink gins (gin and Angostura), the Crimean Cup à la Marmora (brandy, rum, lemon and maraschino) and Vesper martinis. The Dragón Amarillo, with tequila, ají amarillo, passion fruit, grapefruit and apricot foam, is poured at both bars.
Booking
Tables can be booked online or by phone, and the bar opens every afternoon, from 16:00 on weekdays and 15:30 at weekends, until 02:00 or 02:30. It has closed for a summer break in August in past years.
The Chefs
Alberto Martínez, Mª Teresa Esbri
The Team
Alberto Martínez and Mª Teresa Esbri run the place together. Their 2023 award wasn't really about one drink, the Academia framed it as recognition of how much Madrid's whole cocktail culture had grown in the decade before.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
1862 Dry Bar Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.6
2515
TripAdvisor
4.4
318 reviews
1862 Dry Bar ranks #346 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor (318 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book 1862 Dry Bar
Booking
Reserve through the booking widget on the venue's own site (1862drybar.myrestoo.net).
Experience
1862 Dry Bar Dining Experience
A classic cocktail bar with sophisticated, unhurried décor, built as a tribute to cocktail-bar history and mixology, with a daily-changing menu of standards and the house's own creations.
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1862 Dry Bar Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del Pez, 27, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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1862 Dry Bar sits on Calle del Pez in Malasaña, central Madrid. The building itself dates to 1862, the same year Jerry Thomas published the world's first cocktail book, which is where the name comes from.
Nearby
Malasaña is where the city keeps its energy, a tight web of streets that turns over fast and stays up late. The eating is young and restless, with vegan kitchens, coffee bars and creative rooms wedged between places that have not changed in decades. It runs down to Gran Vía, and it rewards walking without a plan.
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Details
1862 Dry Bar Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 16:00–02:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:00–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:00–02:00 |
| Thursday | 16:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 16:00–02:30 |
| Saturday | 15:30–02:30 |
| Sunday | 15:30–02:00 |
1862 Dry Bar hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
1862 Dry Bar FAQ
Who runs 1862 Dry Bar, and has it won awards?
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Alberto Martínez and Mª Teresa Esbri run it, and it won the Academia Madrileña de Gastronomía's Premio a Bares y Tragos in 2023.
Why is it called 1862 Dry Bar?
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The bar takes its name from the building on Calle del Pez, built in 1862, the same year Jerry Thomas published 'How to Mix Drinks,' widely considered the first cocktail book.
Where is 1862 Dry Bar, and when is it open?
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On Calle del Pez 27 in Madrid's Malasaña. It opens at 16:00 Monday to Friday, closing at 02:00 (02:30 on Fridays); Saturday 15:30 to 02:30, and Sunday 15:30 to 02:00.
What's on the cocktail menu at 1862 Dry Bar?
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Does 1862 Dry Bar close in August?
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The venue's own social feed has shown an August closure, so check current dates before planning a visit.
How much does a night out cost at 1862 Dry Bar?
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Under €25 per person for a couple of drinks. The menu changes daily, so prices vary with what's on offer.
Is 1862 Dry Bar connected to Santos y Desamparados?
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Yes. Alberto Martínez of 1862 Dry Bar is an equal partner in Santos y Desamparados, the gothic cocktail bar opened by Alberto Villarroel, who previously tended bar at 1862 for three years. The Dragón Amarillo is served at both.