Venue Detail
Hot
About this venue
Hot is a Chueca gay bar for a late drink, pop energy and an easy social stop among the neighbourhood's dense nightlife. It is best used as part of a flexible bar crawl: see who is around, have a drink and then decide whether to stay or head to a club. Check its site for current opening and events.
Practical details
Address: Calle de las Infantas, 9, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM; Friday to Sunday from 4:00 PM to 3:30 AM.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/madrid/venues/hot--1092
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
Hot rarely has a serious door line, but Friday/Saturday from 23:30 can mean 10–15 minutes at the bar. Arrive around 21:30 if you want to talk first.
Best night
Friday or Saturday at 22:00 is the classic bear-bar warm-up; the earlier 16:00 opening also makes it a useful lazy afternoon stop.
Locals vs visitors
Bears, cubs, admirers, older gay regulars and friends give Hot a relaxed, lived-in Chueca crowd rather than a young dance-club feel.
Dress code in practice
T-shirts, denim, boots, leather details and comfortable casual clothes work. You do not need a fetish outfit to feel at home.
Staff inclusion
Hot is explicitly part of Chueca's bear circuit. The welcome is community-led; for any safety concern, involve staff rather than relying on the social familiarity of the room.
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