Although people from abroad associate Spain with wine, the truth is that up until recently, Madrileños mostly drank beer. That’s changed. With the exception of our final listing (which has been around for decades), a number of exciting new wine bars and shops have opened in Madrid in recent years. Read this article to learn about our favorite new places to drink wine in Madrid in 2026.

1-The Library Wine Boutique & Cuisine- Calle de Serrano, 2

Wine lovers in Madrid are ecstatic about the newest opening (2025) in Madrid, The Library Wine Boutique & Cuisine. Located at the start of the swank shopping street Calle de Serrano, it is a triple concept that combines an exclusive Boutique, a Gastro Bar and a Private Club. Unlike most wine bars in Madrid, it offers not just Spanish wines but international wines. In the Bar area, the sommeliers have designed a wine-by-glass menu with roughly 80 choices. The menu includes reds, whites, rosés, sparkling wines and sweet wines. For those who prefer to uncork a bottle, they can consult the wine list that has more than 3,500 options. If you are looking for a private club (there are many in Madrid), you can go downstairs to their private space where you can store, taste and enjoy exceptional wines. Members enjoy assess to labels almost impossible to find. 

Not ready to join a private club? Not a problem. You can dine in their Gastro Bar on a selection of high quality plates designed to perfectly accompany the myriad wines on offer. Want to take home a bottle or two? Head over to their Boutique, where you can find not only an ambitious selection of Spanish brands, but picks from the great names of French wine (Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, etc.), and the elite wineries of Tuscany and Piedmont. There is also a broad representation of wines from Napa Valley and New World regions such as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, Argentina and Chile.

2-Taberna Averías- Calle Ponzano, 16

Averías is one of the newest wine bars in Madrid on the spectacularly popular Calle Ponzano. It is quite unassuming, but has one of the best selections of wine by the glass in Madrid. It recently opened a small terrace (there are two tables) if you prefer to drink outside. Tip: make sure you ask for the price when ordering wine by the glass. Most places in Madrid that have wine by the glass charge between 2-6€. A friend tells a story of how she went here with her partner, they ordered two glasses of wine, paid with a 50€ note and received just a couple coins for change. Also note that Calle Ponzano is incredibly busy, so this is another place to go early; we recommend around 18h to get a seat on the terrace.

3-De Vinos-Calle de la Palma, 76

Stepping into this small bar is like stepping into a Spanish grandmother’s living room. The floors of De Vinos are covered with original old tiles and the old brown leather sofas are comfortable and inviting. Although it looks old fashioned inside, don’t let that fool you. They have an excellent selection of wines, including trendy orange wines, Beaujolais Nouveau and an excellent selection of cavas by the glass. Make sure you call or message in advance before you arrive because their hours can be unpredictable.

4-DOC Enoteca Italiana-Calle de El Españoleto, 2

This is our favorite spot for Italian wines in Madrid. They opened in 2018 and are a welcome addition to the wine scene in the city. Until recently, it was hard to find any Italian wines in Madrid. DOC Enoteca Italiana has a fantastic selection of Italian wines: more than 350 different varieties, including a good selection of Amarone, They serve excellent Italian antipasti: their salami and parmesan are of the highest quality. Check their Facebook page for regular wine tastings. If you have a small party, you can even organize a private tasting (cata is the Spanish term for a wine tasting). They speak English.

5-Madrid & Darracott-Duque de Rivas, 8

Madrid & Darracott is actually a wine store, but they have regular wine tastings, including themed tastings and vermouth tastings. One of the owners, Luke, is British so if you are looking for a wine tasting in English, or just help navigating Spanish wines, this is the place to go. They also have an excellent selection of wines for sale. Luke will be happy to assist you in finding the perfect bottle (or two or three) to take home.

6-St. Germain Wine Bar-Calle de Cochabamba, 21

If you want to drink French wine in Madrid, this is the place for you. Its French bistro ambience is the perfect setting to enjoy an elegant number of French wines and Champagnes. Their list of Champagnes is particularly notable; it is over a page long and you won’t find the big names like Veuve or Moët et Chandon. Rather, they have a list of smaller, boutique Champagne producers that are a delight to sample. The wine is accompanied by a menu of French food that features carefully picked products from small, local producers. French cheeses, oysters from Brittany and a homemade fois gras macerated in Champagne are some of the highlights. St. Germain is located in the neighborhood of Hispanomérica, a few hundred meters away from The Bernabéu.

7-La Venencia- Calle de Echegaray, 7

La Venencia is a Madrid icon. It has been around since the 1930’s and is by far the oldest establishment on this list. We included it in this post for two reasons: it is a place everyone should experience at least once, and because it provides a stark contrast to the new wine bars and shops highlighted in this post. At the time of the Spanish Civil War, La Venencia was where Republicans and anti-fascists gathered, including Ernest Hemingway. It’s not clear if anything has changed since then. The old sherry bottles lining the walls have a liberal coating of dust and they still keep track of your tab using little slates on the bar. Their specialty is sherry: Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Palo Cortado and Oloroso are the most popular. They don’t have other types of wine, but they serve the glasses of sherry with fat green olives and Manchego cheese. Although walking inside is a step back in time, it has become popular with tourists so better to go earlier in the evening for a more traditional experience.