Opera Catedral (José Miguel de la Barra 407, e/Merced, Santiago) – sharing space with Opera restaurant, Catedral bar has live music throughout much of the week (on one occasion, Jorge González – ex vocalist for the Chilean rock band Los Prisioneros, performed there). The dance floor opens on weekends to DJ-played music from the 80s […]
Le Boudoir Lounge and Bar (Constitucion 97, Bellavista, Santiago) – this trendy lounge bar, located in the upscale Bellavista district, and (as the venue’s name implies), as décor consistent with an old school 19th century Parisian boudoir (especially the naughty paintings on its walls). A mostly 20-something crowd hangs out here, and for those not […]
Las Urracas Club (Av. Vitacura 9254, Vitacura, Santiago) – this venue within the Vitacura district plays a variety of dance hits (from Top 40 to House music). Depending on the evening one visits this club, crowds there range from college students to locals 30 and above.
La Piojera (Aillavillu, e/Calles Puente y Bandera, Santiago) – this is a dive bar with a folksy feel (given the campesino-like atmosphere this venue generates). Cheap drinks and wine flow freely here, gaucho-like guitar players strum some tunes and sing Chilean campfire songs, and home cooked-style Chilean meals are also available here. Live bands occasionally […]
Helsinki Club (Av. Vitacura 9339, Vitacura, Santiago) – within the exclusive Vitacura district, this is a major bar-hopping destination for locals and visitors alike. Many of the local “who’s who” of Santiago come here. Along with a space for dancing, there’s a restaurant that served Mexican food, and even occasional karaoke nights.
Havana Salsa (Dominica 142, Bellavista, Santiago) – in existence since 1996, this is a great venue for Salsa enthusiasts. This nightspot hold a variety of live events, along with Salsa classes for those new to Latin Caribbean dance rhythms. From Thursday to Saturday evening, patrons can pay 9,000 pesos (US$16) for both an entrance and […]
Club de Jazz (Av. Alessandri 85, Santiago) – this is not just any jazz club in Santiago. This venue has existed since 1943, which has since attracted some big names in the jazz world, such as Louis Armstrong, Elvin Jones, Wynton Marsalis, James Moody, Paquito D’Rivera, Herbie Hancock, Pat O’Leary, Lew Tabackin, and Billy Cobham, […]
Too Much (various locations, Santiago) – this is another popular sushi restaurant (with a number of outlets throughout the city). Its menu lists a healthy variety of sushis, tempura, and hot dishes. It also generates a healthy take-out business.
Palacio Danubio Azul (Reyes Lavalle 3240, El Golf, Las Condes, Santiago) – despite the name (which suggests a culinary association with central Europe), the food actually served here is Chinese. In business for over 50 years, this is reputed to be the best Chinese restaurant not only in Santiago, but in all of Chile.
Tiramisu (Isidora Goyenechea 3141, Santiago) – this cozy-looking restaurant serves a wide range of pizzas from pepperoni-style chorizo pies, to Argentine-style tomato sauceless fugaze pizzas. That, as well as calzones, focaccias, and piadinas. No doubt, with a name like “tiramisu”, it also carries a variety of desserts – from tiramisu to gelatos.