How do I join a cannabis club in Madrid?

At IBOGA it's three steps: you need a sponsor —a member who vouches for you—, you go through a short interview where we show you around, and if it's a good fit on both sides we formalise the membership contract. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll take it from there.

Can I come in without being a member?

No. It's a private club and only members can enter. To join you need a sponsor and a short interview with us first.

How much is the membership fee?

There are monthly and yearly fees. We'd rather explain the amounts and what each one includes when we talk, so get in touch and we'll walk you through it, no strings attached.

What's the minimum age?

Membership starts at 24. That's the general rule, though we do look at exceptions on a case-by-case basis. We'll ask for ID to confirm your age when you join.

Do I need to already be a cannabis consumer to join?

Yes. The regulations require members to already be habitual cannabis consumers: a cannabis club can't encourage someone to start using. If you've never consumed, we can't sign you up.

Can I come here to work or study?

Yes. Plenty of people bring a laptop and spend the afternoon in the lounge area. There's wifi, plugs and a calm atmosphere most of the day.

Do I need to book for the tournaments?

The pool and darts tournaments happen monthly and you sign up at the club itself. We announce them ahead of time so you can save your spot.

Where exactly is the club?

In the Ciudad Lineal district, on the east side of Madrid, between the Ciudad Lineal and Suances metro stops (line 5). Since it's a private association, we give you the exact address once we set up the interview.

What documents do I need to join?

An official ID that proves your identity and age: a national ID card, residence card, or passport. That's it — everything else gets sorted out in the interview.

Do I need to live in Madrid?

It's not required, but the club is meant for people who can come by fairly regularly. If you live elsewhere but spend time in Madrid, just mention it and we'll figure it out.

Access is reserved for members, so you can't bring along someone who isn't one. If you want to bring someone, they can join themselves — you'd simply act as their sponsor.

What can I get at the bar?

Beers, milkshakes and soft drinks. The bar is the club's meeting point, where everyone ends up gathering between games.

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Cannabis club in Ciudad Lineal: what you’ll find in the area

15 September 20266 min read

Pool room at IBOGA cannabis association, with the club mural on the red wall

When someone looks for a cannabis club in Madrid, they almost always end up looking downtown. And downtown has what it has: crowded venues, constant turnover, and the feeling of just passing through.

The east side of the city — Ciudad Lineal, Pueblo Nuevo, Quintana, San Blas — works differently. These are neighbourhoods of people who actually live there, not tourism, and it shows in the clubs’ atmosphere.

What the area is like

Ciudad Lineal is one of Madrid’s largest districts and one of the most residential. It stretches north to south along the eastern edge of the city, with neighbourhoods like Pueblo Nuevo, Quintana, La Concepción, San Juan Bautista and Colina.

It’s not a nightlife or tourist area. It’s a district of locals, with neighbourhood shops and weekday life, and that shapes the kind of venue that works there.

How to get there

Metro line 5 crosses the whole district, with stops like Ciudad Lineal, Suances, Pueblo Nuevo and Quintana. From the city centre it’s about twenty minutes with no changes for most of the route.

There’s also something unthinkable downtown: you can actually park. Most of the district is outside the resident parking zone, and finding a spot isn’t an ordeal.

For a social club that matters more than it seems. When people can come without planning the trip, they show up on weekdays too, not just Fridays. And a venue with people around midweek has a different rhythm.

Entrance to IBOGA cannabis club in Ciudad Lineal, Madrid — We’re between the Ciudad Lineal and Suances stops, both on line 5. Both are a short walk away.

Where it’s an easy trip from

If you’re working out the journey, some rough metro times to the area:

From Sol or Gran Vía: about 25 minutes with one change.
From Ventas or Goya: 10–15 minutes, direct on line 5.
From Alcalá de Henares or the Henares corridor: coming in via Canillejas or Torre Arias, it’s convenient.
By car: the M-30 and A-2 leave you nearby, and parking isn’t the problem it is downtown.

Downtown or east side: where you’ll notice it

It’s not that one’s better than the other, they just suit different things.

Clubs downtown have more turnover, longer hours and tend to be busier. If you’re after a mix of people and don’t mind the buzz, they work well.

Clubs on the east side have fewer people, more of whom you’ll see again. Members know each other, there’s almost always somewhere to sit, and the atmosphere feels more like a neighbourhood. If what you’re after is a place to stay for a few hours, it fits better.

What to check before joining

If you’re comparing clubs in the area, a few things say a lot:

That they ask for a sponsor and an interview. If they let you in the same day without knowing you, that’s not a good sign — it’s exactly what’s shut down other venues.
That there’s somewhere to sit. A social club is measured by how long you want to stay, not by how many people fit.
That something actually happens. Tournaments, activities, people who know each other. Without that, it’s a waiting room.
That the hours work for you. Several only open in the evening. If you’re after a place for afternoons, check first.
That you can sit in quiet. If you’re planning to work or read, ask whether there’s a calm area or if it’s all one shared space.

Chill corner with sofas and plants, in low light — A social club is measured by how long you want to stay, not by how many people fit.

Where we are

IBOGA is in Ciudad Lineal, between the Ciudad Lineal and Suances metro stops, both on line 5. Both are a short walk away.

We’re open every day from 4:15pm to 10pm. We give the exact address once we set up the interview: as a private association, it’s not something we publish.

If you live around Pueblo Nuevo, Quintana, San Blas, Canillejas or La Concepción, we’re nearby. From Arturo Soria or Ventas it’s also a short walk.

What you’ll find

Three areas under one roof:

Lounge area. Roomy sofas to sit and chat, read, or do nothing at all. The calmest part.
Games area. Pool table and dartboard. Where the good kind of noise happens.
Bar. Beers, milkshakes and soft drinks. The spot where everyone ends up gathering.

Every month there’s a pool and darts tournament, open to all members at no extra cost. It’s the excuse that gets people who came alone to end up meeting someone.

And for working

Plenty of people use it as a place to spend the afternoon with a laptop: there’s wifi, plugs and quiet most of the day. On weekdays, especially early afternoon, the club is calm.

It’s not a coworking space in the strict sense — no rooms or bookings — but for a couple of hours of work with nobody rushing you, it does the job.

Pool table set up and ready to play, with the balls racked — The monthly pool tournament is one of the few things that gets strangers ending up hanging out on their own afterwards.

The surrounding neighbourhoods

Ciudad Lineal is large and each neighbourhood has its own character. If you live nearby, here’s what’s close by:

Pueblo Nuevo. Right next to the club on the south side. Ten minutes on foot from most of the neighbourhood.
Quintana. One metro stop away. One of the liveliest neighbourhoods in the district.
La Concepción and San Juan Bautista. On the other side of Arturo Soria, well connected by bus.
San Blas and Canillejas. A bit further, but direct on line 5 with no changes.

If you’re around any of these neighbourhoods, the club is more on your way than out of it.

The hours, usually the deciding factor

It’s the number one reason someone joins and then never actually goes. We open at 4:15pm and close at 10pm, every day.

That means if you work until nine, you’ll have a bit over two hours of margin. Worth doing the maths before joining, not after.

Freshly served milkshakes at the club’s bar — The bar serves beers, milkshakes and soft drinks. Not a café, but enough to spend the afternoon.

Questions we get about the area

Can I park nearby?

Yes. Most of the district is outside the resident parking zone, and finding a spot usually isn’t hard, especially early in the afternoon.

Is it busy on weekdays?

There’s a good atmosphere without it being packed, which is roughly the balance we’re going for. Fridays pick up; Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be the quietest.

Can I come see the club before deciding?

That’s what the interview is for: we meet, you take your time looking around and ask whatever you like. Coming to see it doesn’t commit you to anything.

Do you accept people from outside the district?

Of course. Most members are from the area simply because it’s convenient, but it’s not a requirement.

How to join

The process is three steps — sponsor, interview and membership contract — and it’s laid out in detail in how to join a cannabis club in Madrid. On the website you’ll also find the location and opening hours, photos of the club and the FAQ. The specific requirements are in requirements and documentation.

If it’s nearby and it sounds like your kind of place, message us and we’ll set something up.