>I duly obtained a drink, as usual, again at e 1000pts mark, better I think, to do the serious drinking first in less expensive places.

Yes, that's the key. Specially in Huertas. (I see that you are a great expert in Madrid )

As for "Madrid people staying out very late" you are right: in Madrid we also work, go to college, etc. But as the friday gets near, the amount of people that goes out grows. In fact, thursday is a very common day for students to go out.


Saludos.