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Why Not

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Visitors frequently praise Why Not for its friendly staff, good value meals and drinks, and enjoyable entertainment like quizzes and bingo. However, some guests noted that cocktails are expensive and one reviewer mentioned the toilets had an open door and the place smelled.

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Address

C/ de San Bartolomé 7, Chueca, Madrid 28004

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Phone

+34 915 23 05 81

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About this place Why Not

Why Not is a small basement dance bar on Calle de San Bartolomé in Chueca, open every night and running for decades. The music is Spanish and international pop, the crowd is a mix of gay men, lesbians and their friends, and the room is usually shoulder to shoulder by 01:00 at weekends. It opens at 22:00 and closes around 03:30, or 04:00 on Friday and Saturday. Drinks are cheap by Madrid club standards and there is often a cover with a drink at peak times. It suits a late, loud end to a Chueca night rather than a quiet drink; expect a queue on weekends.

Opening Hours

Closed

Monday 22:00-03:30

Tuesday 22:00-03:30

Wednesday 22:00-03:30

Thursday 22:00-03:30

Friday 22:00-04:00

Saturday 22:00-04:00

Sunday 22:00-03:30

Features

Gay Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Karaoke Live music Food served Dancing Area Outdoor Patio Sport Bar Pub/Tavern Walk-ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Pub Themed parties Outdoor terrace