LL Bar — Restaurant in Madrid

Probably the most disappointing thing in my trip. The bar itself is super tiny with awkward lighting. The line was long. As we were waiting in line, we started reading through the reviews and noticed one of the reviewers said staff were racist towards them. Unfortunately, we didn’t heed the warnings and marched forward anyways because of the allure of free cover with a purchase or a drink that is much over priced. Within 30 seconds of being in the bar which made me feel as though we were sardines packed in a can, I was singled out by a drag queen who didn’t even bother lip syncing through 90% of the song. From the stage, she mumbled random who-know-what words that I could only interpret as Chinese towards me because I am Asian. I signaled for her to stop so she decided to switch to Japanese or some other Asian language. Feeling rather annoyed, I complained to a staff who basically suggested I get over it and that drag queen was just joking. Sure I will but I will certainly not go back and will not recommend this bar to anyone. There are many other gay bars in Madrid with excellent performers and shows but regardless of my experience, this certainly isn’t one of them....so save your money, time and go...

Like the other reviews say, be prepared to be picked on if you do not speak Spanish. The bar tender and staff were nice, entrance was €10 each including a drink ticket. The 2 stars are for the other staff and the nice queens. Three drag queens performed doing a mixture of talking/comedy in Spanish and a bit of lip syncing.

Be prepared for jokes to be made about you in Spanish if you don’t speak Spanish. Raquelita La Torbe made fun of people for not speaking Spanish, not knowing Spanish artists, and made some comments about peoples bodies. She was mean specifically to people who could not understand her. She would ask questions to you in Spanish, maybe insult you, and tease you for not understanding her. Some artists know how to tease people in a kind way, but she did not demonstrate these skills. It may have been funny to some people when she was touching guests private parts, but it made some guests uncomfortable. She should ask permission first. She sang live and performed well that way.

For non-Spanish speaking guests, the experience could be better simply by not making fun of them...

Some years ago, this was a very funny place to visit. I have been here so many times during my stay in Madrid. So many drinks and beers have I bought here, spending a small fortune... but having fun. A year ago something changed and the stage was moved further inside the main room. A new owner making changes?

Now once again I was in Madrid and last night when I intended to visit LL Bar and I stood in the que waiting to enter. But the doorman choosed to let a lot of girls in before us standing in que.

Remember that the place is full of visitors and sometimes you have to wait for people leaving.

So, I as a visitor who have and can spend money on drinks are being set back in line. The people who were let in before me don't spend money on drinks. They are just here for the show. (aka no money visitor and no profit). I have seen these people before.

LL Bar used to be a gay club, even tho women are welcomed here.

I left and went somewhere else and took my money with me. I dont think I will return...