El Club (Rambla Pte. Wilson, Parque Rodó, Montevideo) – this nightspot, located within Parque Rodó, is open from Thursdays to Saturdays, attracting mostly college kids and playing a mix of Latin pop & rock, House and Trance music. During the Summer, El Club also throws beach parties at locales near the capital.
Bikini Bar Beach (Parada 49, La Barra, Punta del Este) – this one-time surfer haven got this beach strip’s name changed to Bikini Beach, because of the proliferation of bikini-wearing models and muscled young guys in the area. This tiki-hut and sushi bar (formerly known as Buddha Bar) is opened during the day to cater […]
Bar Fun Fun (Ciudadela 1229, Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo) – this is a tango nightclub, where patrons from varying age groups come here to dance. It looks like a lived-in bar (with many dated photos on its walls). The fact that this club was founded in 1895 explains that sense of history. There is a small […]
@night (Av. Italia 7740, Montevideo) – this club plays mainly Salsa, Reggaetón, Cumbia, Merengue and other traditional Latin sounds. Occasionally, live rock bands are also booked here..
“Pelicano Beach” (Hotel Be Live Hamaca, outside the capital) – where Swedish/Italian DJs Alesso and Sebastian Ingrosso (of Swedish House Mafia) appeared earlier this year (along with fellow Electro House DJ Avicii); as well as other concert-like events, such as French DJ Bob Sinclar, and U.S. pop duo LMFAO at the Hotel Jaragua. Such events […]
Guacará Taina (Av. de la Salud, Parque Mirador Sur) – Another interesting nightspot known for booking House & Trance DJs that has been the only disco in the capital that’s within a cave.
Olas Beach Club (Boulevard de Playa El Agua, Sector La Mira, Playa El Agua) – this is a nightspot suitable for drinks and music (not so much as a restaurant, since there are limited food options here). This venue’s saving grace is its location near the beach.
Miragua Club de Playa (Boulevard Playa El Agua, Calle Miragua, Margarita Island) – this venue, whose décor can be best described as “art gallery white”, is a trendy beachside lounge and restaurant for those who like “Nikki Beach” style beach sofas, Philippe Starck chairs and even candles – all against a backdrop of “Café del […]
Il Mercato Bianco (Centro Comercial Parque Costazul) – patrons come here for the upscale ambiance (which looks like a page out of Architectural Digest and similar publications). Light tapas-type dishes and seafood specialties served here, along with a variety of wines and fine liquors (from scotch to rums). A favorite among well-heeled Venezuelans and international […]
Mosaíco Artebar (Avenida Aldonza Manrique Playa El Ángel – diagonal a Rattan Plaza, Pampatar) – this is one of the trendier lounges at Pampatar, a great gather place for groups of friends. Delicious tropical drinks and tapas (light snacks) served here.