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HOT Bears Bar
HOT Bears Bar, Calle de las Infantas, Madrid, Spain
HOT has a strong legacy as one of the first bears bars in Spain. It remains super popular and a place for Madrid's bear community to come together over a drink and continue their night together in the large and cruisey dark room. DJs provide the entertainment each night, and alongside great service and a fun crowd, they keep the bar at the top of the list for local bears.
Bears, Older Crowd, Cruising
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