LA VÍA LÁCTEA

📋 CLUB PROFILE • Name: LA VÍA LÁCTEA • Address: Calle de Velarde, 18, Centro, 28004 Madrid • City / Zone: Madrid / Centro (Malasaña) • Main genres: Global Hits, Commercial • Opening Hours & Atmosphere: Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 19:00 to 03:00; Friday and Saturday from 19:00 to 03:30. Underground, historic, nostalgic, and alternative vibe. 🏛️ Facilities, Rooms & Sound Opened in July 1979 in what used to be a coal shop, La Vía Láctea is one of Madrid's most iconic nightlife sanctuaries and a quintessential symbol of the Movida Madrileña cultural movement. Arranged across two distinct floors, it showcases an unmistakable rock-and-roll aesthetic: walls covered in graffiti, vintage concert posters, cult imagery, and decades of musical memorabilia. The ground floor features the main bar and its classic pool table, while the upper level provides a more open setting with seating, comfortable corners, and a second bar perfect for drinks before the dance floor picks up energy. 🎶 Musical Concept & Nights True to its counterculture roots, La Vía Láctea's DJ booth plays timeless anthems, pop-rock classics, alternative staples, and global hits that transcend generations. Having hosted legendary DJs and artists over the decades, the venue continues to draw an eclectic crowd blending young music fans, locals, and nostalgia seekers looking for authentic Madrid nightlife. 📍 Location & How to Get There Located in the vibrant Malasaña district (Calle de Velarde, 18) in central Madrid, La Vía Láctea is steps away from Plaza del Dos de Mayo and Calle Fuencarral. It is easily accessible via the Tribunal (Lines 1 & 10) and Bilbao (Lines 1 & 4) Metro stations, both under a five-minute walk, alongside numerous 24/7 bus lines and taxi ranks.