Freeway — Restaurant in Madrid

I've been living in Malasaña for almost 6 years and take pride in being a part of this vibrant barrio, knowing the people and the places quite well as I'm a very outgoing person.

Freeway is really one of my favorite bars of all time, not just in Malasaña but in general as it's just such a good vibe and mix of bar upstairs and dance floor downstairs.

This is the type of place that I normally wouldn't leave a review for because it'd obviously be 5 stars and I'd prefer to keep the hype down and try to not let it go too much to the tourists.

Unfortunately the bouncer has some serious insecurities (I'm assuming) that leads him to be overly aggressive and inappropriate. I'm honestly afraid for my fellow party people that could potentially be physically hurt by this man.

I know bouncers are not generally the most articulate or gentle people in the world but this one takes the cake and honestly is just concerning.

Other than that Freeway is a Malasaña staple and always a great time, highly recommend just beware of the bouncer.

He usually only shows up Friday and Saturday starting at 10:30pm. A heavy set man about 185cm tall. Fellow party...

Take me to the Freeway tonight Where there's music and there's people And they're young and alive Drinking in this bar I never never want to go home Because I haven't got one Anymore

Take me there tonight Because I want to see people and I Want to see life Drinking in this bar Oh, please don't close it, no! Because you can watch the Champions Come on!

And if world's ending outside Just bring me another glass To die by your side Is such a heavenly way to die And if a new world war Kills the both of us To die by your side Well, the pleasure - the privilege is...

This place is a long shot from the Australian pub that it used to be. They still serve Foster's beer, but the decoration has a more poppish, kitsch look, in tune with the general atmosphere of the neighborhood of Malasaña, and so does the clientele.

Drinks are rather expensive and on the smallish side, to give you an example: a "caña" (or glass if beer) goes for 5 euros.

The main place is still reminiscent of a pub, the basement is more of a club- discotheque.

On the plus side: the waitresses are rather...