Named after the popular magazine of the same name, a mouthpiece for Madrid's 'Movida' or New Wave, the social and cultural movement that brought together all manner of artists in the 1980s, this bar has a permanent exhibition featuring hundreds of objects from that time, such as records, instruments, newspapers, books, clothes and a whole lot more.
Madrid Me Mata is spread across three adjoining rooms with 80s music and music videos playing continuously, as well as a stage-exhibition area.
The first room has a long bar, a small seating area by the large window and a display case with some of the most highly prized exhibits featured: guitars, photos and original clothing worn by artists of the Movida cultural movement, as well as pictures, photographs and souvenirs from that time. This is the liveliest area.
Most of the museum’s exhibits are displayed in the second room, which has another bar and an area for cocktails and premium drinks.
The third room is dedicated to the world of photography, signs, painting and design with items donated by Ouka Lele, Ceesepe, Miguel Bellver, Pedro Almodóvar, and El Hortelano etc. Designed for chatting, this is the quietest area, with sofas, low tables and ambient music.
On the ground floor, there is a recreation of a stage with instruments and objects donated by well-known artists. Here you can find memorabilia of artists and groups such as Tam Tam Go, Aviador Dro, Alaska, Danza Invisible…
There is also free wi-fi for customers.