Top Rated Nightlife in Santiago

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.

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.

Located on the top floor of the W Santiago Hotel, Red2One is widely considered as one of the best rooftop bars in the city. Offering a bird's eye view of the city, this bar allows guests to feel on top of the world, quite literally. The chic decor, plush furnishings, comfortable seating options and sophisticated environs, makes Red2One a highly sought after destination for Santiago's rich and affluent. The bar has an eclectic selection of international spirits along with an array of signature handcrafted cocktails such as the Back Flip, Kappa Mule, Fruitillar and Lynchburg W. Light snacks, salads, sandwiches and small plates are also served here.

Zanzibar is a unique restaurant and one of the best of its kind in the city. The restaurant is very beautifully decorated with African and Oriental paraphernalia, a theme that later runs common through its menu as well. The setting creates a perfect mood for the fare that follows, and though they serve globally popular dishes like Pakistani kebabs, Turkey's Baba Ghanush, Lasagna from Italy and so on, the focus remains on Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and African food. At Zanzibar, the universe of global fusion awaits your arrival.