Top Rated Nightlife in Santiago

Located right in the heart of Santiago, Bocanariz is a definitively modern hybrid wine store and wine bar showcasing Chile's huge selection of wines. Over three hundred different labels occupy the shelves at this impressive shop, every region of the country represented across myriad varietals. A restaurant offering entrees and appetizers that pair perfectly with the wines in stock makes for a great way to sample the full breadth of the collection. For a little additional education, the Bocanariz flight allows you to select several wines to taste in order to experience the subtle differences between the vast wine-growing regions of Chile.

Situated on the main street of Providencia alongside many other restaurants, pubs and cafés, this traditional Chilean bar was opened in 1990 by the Cicali Genoese family. Popular with Chilean artists and intellectuals, as well as foreigners, the bar is decorated in a rustic style with antique photographs, furniture and paintings. A terrace facing the street is a popular spot to have a beer alfresco. There is also a huge selection of Chilean wines and liquors and a diverse menu featuring soups, sandwiches, pastas, fish dishes and grilled meats.

Located in the Providencia area of Santiago, The Black Rock Pub is a popular watering hole where the locals come here to have a few drinks and socialize. The pub offers both indoor as well as outdoor seating options, with the latter being the preferable choice for smokers. Black Rock is known for its wide range of craft beers, with the Cerveza de la Semana, Jester Saison and the Prima Roja some of their signatures. You can also order some snacks, sandwiches, and side dishes to accompany your drinks here.

This place is a must-visit place if you're fond of drinking. Established in 1922, this is one of Santiago's oldest bars known for its divey ambiance and Guachacan-style decor. The bar is less of a watering hole and more of a landmark and an institution; ask a local about the bar and you'll know popular it is. Even though this classified as a bar, it serves some amazing traditional food in addition to the drinks. Do try the pineapple ice cream before leaving.

This bar is the oldest venue for live music in Santiago. National and international bands, performing rock, hip hop, heavy metal and jazz perform.There are two parts to this venue, one with the stage and dancefloor and the other with the bar. There are tables, a long bar with stools and comfortable seats, all decorated in a simple manner. Steel and metal play an important role in this bar, as well as the dark atmosphere, both of which are ideal for concerts. In the entrance, photographs of bands that have performed there are hung on the painted and sculptured walls. It has a capacity for 250 people.

La Feria which opened in 1996 at Portales Street was burned to the ground; however a new club was opened in the even trendier Bellavista neighbourhood. Santiago's underground music scene is concentrated here and many Chilean DJs who made it big abroad, started off by playing at La Feria. A huge green-lit aquarium in the wall along with subdued brown lighting, makes this place visually appealing as well.