At Calle de San Mateo 21, just inside Madrid's lively Alonso Martínez neighborhood, Macera builds its identity around one craft: macerating spirits in-house to produce bold, aromatic infusions that drive both the cocktail menu and the food. The bar's name — Spanish for "to macerate" — signals exactly what to expect before you even sit down.
The format is the classic Spanish tapas bar elevated by a drinks-first philosophy. House-infused liquors anchor the cocktail list, pairing naturally with the small plates that come alongside. It's the kind of place where the drink order shapes the food order, rather than the other way around — a refreshing inversion of the usual dining logic.
Macera sits in a part of central Madrid dense with bars and restaurants, so the focused concept helps it stand apart. Whether you arrive for a pre-dinner vermouth or settle in for a longer evening of rounds and plates, the bar rewards guests who take their time and work through the infusion list. Check the official website at maceradrinks.com or call +34 910 11 58 10 for current opening hours and reservations.
The format is the classic Spanish tapas bar elevated by a drinks-first philosophy. House-infused liquors anchor the cocktail list, pairing naturally with the small plates that come alongside. It's the kind of place where the drink order shapes the food order, rather than the other way around — a refreshing inversion of the usual dining logic.
Macera sits in a part of central Madrid dense with bars and restaurants, so the focused concept helps it stand apart. Whether you arrive for a pre-dinner vermouth or settle in for a longer evening of rounds and plates, the bar rewards guests who take their time and work through the infusion list. Check the official website at maceradrinks.com or call +34 910 11 58 10 for current opening hours and reservations.