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.

I will always have a warm place in my heart for this little bar located on Pio Nono. I actually met…read moremy boyfriend of three years at this bar. That being said it is nothing romantic of the sort. It is however a nice little pub to get together with your friends and enjoy lots of cheap beers in a sweet environment. From the outside the Nona seems really small but the outside patio has lots of seating space and the top floor. They always have a wide selection of music and jukebox, if you want a quieter evening I would recommend sitting outside. They have pitchers of terremotos (ice cream, wine, and fernet), piscolas and beer to drink. To eat they have french fries, churriana, and empanadas AKA perfect bar food. This is an ideal spot to see any Chilean futbol match as the crowd will be unforgettable. Chi Chi Chi Le Le Le viva Chile!

"Where everyone knows your name" is not only the theme song in Cheers but also what I think of when…read moregoing to Bar La Nona. I started coming here when studying abroad and it has always been my go-to pub ever since. It is nothing fancy, but the laid back ambiance, 80's rocker-esque clientele and the great service keeps me coming back for more. Bar La Nona is juxtaposed between Pio Nono's grunge and Patio Bella Vista's exclusivity, making it a very entertaining people watching spot - especially during the summer time. They offer seating both outside as well as inside. What the inside seating lacks in outside entertainment Pio Nono is known to offer (such as random musicians, parades and artisans) it makes up for in an awesome Juke box which is almost always playing 80's and 90's rock. It's a must go for a national beer and chorillana.

Good historic hole in the wall type place serving the most common home style Chilean dishes. We…read morewent with an uncle who is super good with money (cheap). We had the merluza, cazuela de vacuno and the pernil. I was expecting a pernil more Cuban or Puerto Rican Style, but this was a big ass leg o' pork. Delicious if you don't mind soft, braised fat covering the meat. Underneath the layer of fat is lovely meat with a texture similar to carnitas. The cazuela was just soup, typical with a huge potato, squash and corn on the cob. The merluza had a light batter and we ordered ensalada Chilena with it. With wine the huge meal was $21,000 pesos. About $30 bucks and you have to pay cash for tip.the waiter was a bit salty, but was happy with 10%.

Located across the street from the Cementerio General, the largest cemetery in Santiago, Quita…read morePenas is named conveniently for those who would wander into this pub after burying their loved ones. Quita penas, or "take away sorrow", is exactly what the patrons of this bar do - drown their sorrows with a large jug of pipeño or in one of their rich dishes. The food served here is a true example of Chilean comfort food at its finest, with bread, potatoes and meat as the base of almost all of these dishes. This pub is not the most glamorous, but in a way, that is what makes it so unique and perfect for its location and purpose. It is a simple and cozy pub with photos lining its walls of popular figures such as Chilean sports stars, politicians such as Allende, artists such as Victor Jara and Gato Alquinta (from Los Jaivas) as well as Chilean poets and filmmakers. Quita Penas is one of the historical hubs of Santiago, filled with stories and popular culture, it is here to stay. As it was told to me, everyone has a memory of spending an afternoon here with their family, passing through many emotions from sorrow to laughter. One of the many things that has put Quita Penas on the map, is for Chile's main soccer clubs Colo-Colo. Colo-Colo was founded here in 1925 by two football players who were drowning their sorrows, after being let go from their soccer team. Now, whenever an "hincha" of Colo-Colo passes away, they always make their way here (their last stop of their caravan). Tip: You can get here by taking the green line metro to "Cementerios" Try the "Paró la Chala". It is the house drink, made of pisco, gin and granadine (similar to a Terremoto but way stronger!) They are open every day of the year except for September 11th.

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.

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.

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 !!

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.

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.