Pisco sour was fantastic. Beer was ok…read more Figured this place was shut down, but it's open. Piano guy playing. Met Luna and her BF. Had a great time. Avoid if you want a quiet night and moist chicken.

This bar is so inexpensive and right in the middle of the Bellas Artes neighborhood. It is super…read morecozy and has more of a lounge feel to it than a bar. When I went the first thing I noticed was how inviting the place was with the fun choice of music and how warm they kept it inside. I also really enjoy the layout of the bar. There are lots of little rooms, each with 3 to 5 tables which makes it perfect for a more private evening out, or you can also enjoy yourself at their classy bar. Naturally there is also space if you want to go out with a group of friends or have a happy hour with your work buddies. They even have karaoke, fun! There pisco sour was just yummy and they have some great things to nibble on as well. They cheese platter is beautifully arranged with salami and several artisanal cheeses. I tried their manchas a la parmesana (clams baked with parmesan cheese) which were not the best I've had, but good. Their empanadas we just fine as well the only strange thing is that they were served on a plate and covered in plastic rap (maybe a mishap). All in all a nice chill bar to spend an evening.

This "hidden" bar always makes for fun nights out with friends. The owners are a very nice older…read morecouple that always interact with their customers - making sure everyone is enjoying their time at this cute 2 story bar. I have to admit, this review might be a bit biased as I was totally blown away with the owner's hospitality. She gave me her phone number (the first time I ever met her) and offered me to call her at any hour if I ever needed anything! She automatically earned a place in my heart and although I never called, I do keep coming back. We have celebrated a ton of birthdays here and always are the last ones to leave. Make sure to call ahead to reserve the upstairs for any functions.

Pepperland is a cool dive bar and is the kind of place you want to go when you're looking for lots…read moreof good craft beer. The menu is one of those old trading card plastic sleeve things with little trading cards for the food and beer. They have a pretty wide selection of brews, from Chilean IPAs on tap to Coronado Brewing Company (from Coronado, California, USA). So the beer is really great, but the building itself is old and a bit cramped (not to mention hot because it gets crowded). I had the spoH IPA and have to say it was one of the better ones in the world - just the right amount of fruitiness and hops. Definitely a good place to stop by to satisfy that craft brew craving.

Owner & guests made fun of me not having my husband with me. My husband and I arrived at…read moreapproximately 730pm and ordered 2 beers. While getting our beers we realized they only accepted cash and so my husband went to go find the nearest ATM. He was gone for sometime because many of the nearby ATMs and banks were closed. While I was waiting the owner said hello and I explained that my husband went to go get cash...and he was fine. 10 minutes went by and he started questioning whether my husband would return outloud in Spanish. This continued repeatedly even when an English speaking patron came into the bar. The English speaking patron asked me if I wanted to call my husband...regardless to say it was a horrible experience and the owner was rude and even caused his guests to be rude. My husband returned and the owner actually added a propina tip before the total for our bill was determined (aka a predetermined, manually added tip by him). Summary = don't go if you can help it and go to Chipe Libre which has awesome service, great drinks !!

After grabbing delicious BBQ around the corner with friends, a few of us decided to keep the fun…read moregoing. We found Barracuda and decided it was a great option because 1) it has a rooftop bar, and 2) there's no cover (unlike a certain jazz club down the street). We arrived late in the evening, so the first two floors were quiet. We made our way up to the third floor and a handful of staff greeted us and let us sit wherever we wanted. We chose a table nearest the street corner where we could look out and enjoy the view. Given the smog in Santiago, we couldn't see much beyond the neighborhood, but it was a fun time nonetheless. The ambiance downstairs definitely feels like a college-town dive bar with its random decor. But the rooftop makes you feel you're in a different restaurant altogether, even if the menu is the same. The staff brought us a drink menu and we decided to order a bottle of Carmenere for the table, which was reasonably priced at around $13.500clp. We were surprised to see that they also carry a very expensive bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon priced around $69.000clp. We put in our order, but about five minutes later, another server came over to let us know that they were out of the bottle we chose. We said it was no problem and that we would have whatever was similar on the menu. When the bottle arrived, it was evenly distributed among our three large wine glasses, which still had the remnants of a price tag on the bottom of the glass. Upon our first sips, we realized this was a very "jammy" wine and nothing like a Carmenere. We took a closer look at the bottle and realized it was not a Carmenere at all as we'd requested but was instead a Cab Sauv. We all had a tinge of trepidation as we sipped our wine, wondering whether they had brought us the super-expensive bottle. When the bill arrived at the end of the evening, we all breathed a collective sigh of relief seeing that the bottle was only $15.000clp. Whew! Would I come back here? Sure! But with so many options and great nightlife in this neighborhood, it might be a while before I return and finally try their Carmenere.

Divey, cozy, hipster feel here. Fantastic old-school hip hop playing. Handsome waiters/bartenders…read more Mare Basil Bramble - sour on top, sweet on bottom - mix it together and it's totally awesome! (Thank you, I'm here all week...literally) Delicious drink. Blueberry bramble -delicious as well...more of a stricter taste on top with this one. Rucadillas - delicious! The cheese combinations blend well with the pork. Simple flavors, no frills, tasty. Still not completely clear on the currency conversion, so not sure if I'm paying a little or a lot, but I'm getting very tipsy, so it doesn't matter, at this point...nothing really matters..

Last night I had the chance to visit Ruca Bar, and my overall impression is a good one…read more Probably the aspect that I value the most about this place is their value proposition based on sharing. From the way tables are arranged to how the menu is structures, sharing and communion are clearly the core concepts defining the spirit of this place. Regarding their food, I tend to agree with what others comment about this place. There is way too much focus on fried food-I would not consider their menu attractive for someone looking for healthy options around this trendy area of Santiago. I had the fish tacos and they were really really good. However, I do not hold the same opinion about the boletus croquetas. The croquetas were bland and lacked and boring (truly nothing exciting about them)... I would definitely recommend the tacos, but croquetas are a waste of money and time. Cocktails in general, and gin in particular, are supposed to be their distinctive feature with the rest of pubs/bars in the area. I was not impressed with the variety of Gin they hold. My personal impression is that they are not running any kind of risk when it comes to selecting some labels over others and that they are not open to consider some really good ones (for example: G-vine). Because it was hard for me see their expertise in a menu where Gin Mare is expected to shine, I decided to try some cocktails. I ordered a negroni and it was OK, nothing memorable about it. I also tried the Gin Yang, which I had to the send back because I prefered to avoid an instant visit to the doctor. The level of sweetness was simply overwhelming... In general this place is ok, but I would probably think twice before coming back. I really enjoyed the sharing-based value proposition but I do feel that they are not capable to meet the expectations proposed in their menu.