When one bar recommends another bar, it calls my attention. But when several bars recommend one…read morebar, then it becomes a "must" to visit that bar. This is how I ended up visiting "El Bar de Don Rodrigo". I have to mention that at first sight its small, dark, and busy. The earlier the better to get seated. Personally I like the bar areas because of the conversations I carry to know more about the country's business and politics. And met quite a few persons that not only happily discussed their political views but personal business views and opportunities in the country. Best to drink are the 'pisco sour' specially made by Mr. Santiago de Santiago. He can make pretty much any drink you order. Food is good and classic. I had the empanadas, best I've had in Chile so far. Music is varied but of surprisingly good taste. You get free peanuts at all areas. Their whole idea is to make you feel at home and enjoy their bar. Time flies when you are having fun and gladly I would return to this place anytime I am in Chile. I'll write my next post from Brasil or NY, "Vayan con Dios" amigos...

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.

First, this place is OPEN as of Fall 2022 (early summer in Chile) when I visited (late November…read more2022). I loved this place. Not only does this wine bar have the most extensive by-the-glass list I found anywhere in Santiago, they are also one of only two wine bars that keeps all of their wines in a temperature controlled area (very important--as most places don't have AC in Chile). All of the food I had was great--but my top favorites were the applewood smoked salmon, the loco plate, and the short ribs. I really enjoyed being able to try new wines from small, boutique producers in Chile (this is something you can only do in a few places in Santiago) and get recommendations from the really knowledgeable owner as well as the fact that they include a little tag on each glass so that you can keep track of what each wine in front of you is, if you do a flight of half glasses of wine like I did. The two best places for wines-by-the-glass and the best selection of wines from smaller producers are Bocanariz and Barrica94. No wine lover should leave Santiago without visiting both of these places.

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One of my personal favorites. Hard to find if you don't know what you are looking for. Has both…read moreindoor and outdoor spaces. It is a great place to go for a drink and dance after dinner in Bellavista. Very fun and easy going crowd with great music by both international and Chilean DJ's as well as live bands (a great escape from all the reggaeton which is so popular in chile). They have two dance floors and one is more tecno focused while the other is funk mixed with classic pop (depending on the night). I have always had a great time here and my friends and I have danced until the wee hours of the night. They also have great cocktails and happy hour - they even have servers up until around 12am where you will then have to fight your way to one of the bars. Tip: Bring your ID - I know that is a given, but I have gotten super lax about it and if you don't have one on you, the bouncers wont let you in. Also, if you come before 11pm you can get in free - otherwise you will have to pay. Keep an eye out on their Twitter or FB page as a lot of times you can get in free by adding yourself to the guest list.

This is a great restaurant in a fun part of Santiago…read more I have been enjoying pisco cocktails throughout Chile, and the cocktails here were fantastic. Over a couple of visits I was able to try: La Enjundia De Diablo, Cotrabando, Temporada, and Pisco is in the air. Truthfully the first two were preferred, more spicy than sweet. The second two were like smoothies with alcohol-also delicious, just hot differently. They were well presented and fabulous. For meals we had the steak and chimichurri, good if you love a big steak- a little too much for us. The beef and lentils were delicious and perfect for a cold winter evening. The next meals we tried were the cuttlefish croquettes which were very good, like a Japanese octopus ball. Great sauces. Then the fish of the day-Hake- with whipped potatoes(I think) and capers with veggies-outstanding. We also had a very good, filling, fish sandwich. I liked the sweet potatoes, a unique touch. The service was attentive without overdoing it. The first night when we came in everyone said hello, which made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere was fun, hipster, and inviting. So glad our hotel was nearby, couldn't have asked for a better restaurant to be near.

First meal in Santiago and it as good. This place lives up to its name. Good food, good atmosphere…read moreand good staff.

Who doesn't like their piscola served with a well sculpted six pack? Well I sure do and Exbordel…read morewill serve it to me. This bar is risky they have a pole for dancing right in the center and an upstairs VIP lounge (perfect for B-days or exclusive parties). They have an all night every night two for one special. Why not start off with two piscolas right off the bat for the price of one. The have karaoke and random sexy dances by the sexy men who work there. This is technically a gay bar but I like to go with my girl friends or my guy friends for some cheap drinks and to get the night going with something a little different. They have a variety of seating from a typical round table, to cozy pillow covered benches. The lighting is low and very party like.

It's nice this place is open on Monday! Really roomy inside! Nice projectors around for ambianceread more

I hardly know where to begin. Noisy. Smoke filled. Lots of statuesque women with ruby lips…read more (Appearance was clearly given far higher priority than intelligence when hiring wait staff.) Essentially, this is a bar that serves some food ... badly. Menu is entirely in Spanish -- and while they do provide an iPad with most menu items translated (poorly) into English, none of the waitresses speak a word of English -- so when we made a selection, they weren't sure what we were ordering, and entered the wrong item into their system. We ordered a large salad and a "platter" entree, both to share. The salad arrived, but with the wrong entree ... which they took back, and didn't bother to reorder the correct one! We found this out only after waiting 45 minutes for the correct entree, only to discover that it was never going to arrive. Rather than wait another hour, we bailed. Don't eat here. You can probably get a decent drink or glass of wine (I don't know for sure, as I don't drink alcohol) -- but if it's food you're after, go around the corner to Juan y Medio, or down the street to Ocean Pacific or Los Vikingos.

Hiher end nightclub, with world renowned dj's playing House music all night long (Say What!) House…read moremusic all night long (SAY WHAT!!). For example, John Digweed was here a couple weeks ago. The lighting is minimal, with a digital disco ball draped in red. The sound system left much to be desired, since there wasn't enough BASE IN YO FACE! Otherwise, if you want more of an underground vibe, or good (non top 40) music, pop in to dance away.

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