This well known area of night-life in Madrid takes its name from the historic minister of Espartero, O'Donnell and Sagasta, and one of the favorite advisers to the queens Isabel II and Maria Cristina.

Bordered by the streets Barcelo, San Bernardo and the square of Colón, with the Plaza de Santa Barbara as its main center, Alonso Martínez is an area where all kinds of bars coexist: From the more exclusive bars for the "gente guapa" which do not allow anyone to enter wearing trainers, to places full of "malotes" with great beer and heavy music.

It is easy to find elegant pubs neighbouring alternative venues, crammed with people of all types, where nobody feels out of place. Tapas, chupitos (shoots), minis (slang for one litre of beer) and cocktails are always served in all the pubs in Alonso Martínez, always with a cool atmosphere and friendly environment.