Must-see nightlife in South America

  • We Are Bastards

    Curitiba

    There's no better way to introduce yourself, or your beer, than shooting straight from the hip: we are bastards! One of Curitiba's best breweries, the bar…

  • Bar Mirador

    Amazonas

    A dead-simple Brazilian drinking den that is a spectacular spot for a cold sunset beer overlooking the Amazon. It's about 50m up the hill from the Posto…

  • Santuário Casa de Cerveja

    Brasília

    Craft beer fiends flock to this bar and shop on the wingtip of Asa Norte for 12 rotating drafts of domestic and international microbrews, cool music and…

  • Cine Botequim

    Rio de Janeiro

    Vintage film posters and the odd Star Wars figurine adorn the old stone walls at this atmospherically lit space at the north end of Centro. The after-work…

  • Capi Bar

    Punta del Este

    Launched in 2015, Punta del Este's first artisanal brewpub serves up its own Capitán home brew along with craft beers from all over Uruguay. The classy,…

  • Antares

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    Belly up to the bar with the locals at the Tandil branch of this popular chain of modern breweries. Sample the goods from the copper tap cylinders behind…

  • Amigão

    Brasília

    Amiable and no-frills, this neighborhood bar occupies twin garage-like spaces and is a prime spot for a casual beer or three. There's a menu of steaks,…

  • Bahamas

    Porto Alegre

    This down-to-earth, almost divey boteco (neighborhood bar) is the epicenter of Rua da República's GLS (Gays, Lesbians and Sympathetics) scene, a great…

  • Boteco Belmonte

    Rio de Janeiro

    With a peaceful beachfront location, this casual, breezy bar is a relaxing and largely local spot to enjoy a draft or a filling meal. Like the other…

  • Hangar 52

    Mendoza

    Argentine draft beers and a few house-made beers, totaling a selection of over 50, are on offer at this popular spot that feels a bit like a beer garden…

  • Bier Vila

    Santa Catarina

    With 30 options on draft and 300 local and regional craft beers by the bottle, this is Blumenau's best drinking den for enthusiasts. There's typical…

  • Cholo's Bar

    Cuzco

    Walk through a bumpy inner courtyard to reach this mellow no-frills bar with 15 Peruvian artisan beers on tap – the Intipunku IPA is a sure bet for…

  • California Cantina

    Santiago

    A popular stop on the Providencia happy-hour circuit is this spacious California-inspired bar with something for (almost) everyone: a dozen beers on tap,…

  • Piroto Henua

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Sometimes this green-lit dive by the airport is a full-on sports bar with fútbol on the big screen. Other times it's a live concert venue or a boisterous…

  • Choperia Albanos

    Belo Horizonte

    This beloved, award-winning brewpub, with its sidewalk seating and high-ceilinged industrial interior featuring shiny vats and concrete floors, serves…

  • La Comedia

    Around Medellín

    With a chilled vibe and a low-volume jazz soundtrack, this arty place in front of the Iglesia de Santa Bárbara serves a full range of hot and cold…

  • Maria Maria

    Córdoba

    An ever-popular spot for drinks and dancing, Maria Maria attracts a good range of locals, travelers and expats for its combo of live music and DJ acts. On…

  • Cervejaria Bierland

    Santa Catarina

    Don't judge a beer by its label – Bierland's brews are much better than their packaging. Thirteen in in total are brewed here, including a pale ale, bock,…

  • Na Praia

    Brasília

    It's quite a way to the coast, so they made a beach of sorts in Brasília. This seasonal affair by the lake combines outdoor drinking with plenty of events…

  • Bluedog

    Buenos Aires

    Surf the wave of BA's craft beer revolution at this small bar with an exposed brick, polished concrete and wooden interior. The 12 ales on tap are…

  • Mud Bug

    Rio de Janeiro

    Mud Bug is a buzzing, warmly lit sports bar that has a rustic, all-wood interior where cariocas and foreigners mingle over football games, bar bites and a…

  • Clássico Beach Club

    Rio de Janeiro

    Atop Pão de Açúcar, the handsomely designed Clássico Beach Club serves excellent cocktails, which go down nicely with the satisfying appetizers (ceviche,…

  • Dublin Irish Pub

    Ushuaia

    Dublin doesn’t feel so far away at this dimly lit pub. Popular with the locals, it's the scene of lively banter and free-flowing drinks. Look out for…

  • Bolivar

    Medellín

    The most exclusive club in the Parque Lleras area attracts a posh and slightly older crowd. Music includes plenty of hip-hop, R&B and moombahton (a house…

  • Nightcap

    Georgetown

    A sophisticated yet homey place to grab a drink, be that a banana milkshake or a coffee martini, this place has a large garden area as well as a chilly…

  • Jungle Bar Moskkito

    Amazon Basin

    Peruvian-run, but English is spoken here. There’s a positive vibe, cheery service and the foliage that hangs from the roof makes you feel like you're in…

  • Borges y Alvarez Libro-Bar

    El Calafate

    Upstairs in the gnome village shopping complex, this hip bookstore-bar serves coffee, artisan beers and pricey cocktails. Peruse the oversized photography…

  • Barbones

    Viña Del Mar

    Gourmet Chilean sandwiches and chorrillanas (fries slathered in meat, eggs and onions), well-priced cocktails you can order by the pitcher and an…

  • Cafayateña

    Cafayate

    This new craft brewery on Cafayate's plaza features their brew works behind the bar, and patio and streetside tables washed in music (a popular hangout at…

  • Konna Microcervecería

    Bariloche

    This compact, trendy microbrewery produces just three brews: the light, refreshing kölsch, the intensely hoppy IPA and a dark, malty porter. The…

  • Cervicería Kunstmann

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Polished steel vats greet you at this relatively recent Chilean transplant that's been wowing locals with its Bock Torobayo, honey beer, hoppy IPA and…

  • La Puerto Rico

    Buenos Aires

    One of the city’s most historic cafes, La Puerto Rico has been serving espresso and cappuccino since 1887. Pope Francis used to come here for his morning…

  • La Quimba

    Sucre

    Somehow, in this postage-stamp-sized spot, there's space made for musicians (of the jazz and world-music variety) to perform most Friday nights. There are…

  • Mosto Vinoteca

    Arica

    For a fine vantage point of the cathedral, grab an outdoor table at this new wine bar on the plaza. Aside from a good selection of Chilean reds, Mosto…

  • Frutabar

    Guayaquil

    This surfer-themed eating and drinking spot serves up gourmet sandwiches, snacks and tasty tropical fruit juices and cocktails. It's a fun spot for a…

  • Pichangú

    Rosario

    Brightly lit and cheerful, this inviting corner space is a cooperative that puts on regular music and other cultural events. It's a social, slightly…

  • Flannery's Beer House

    Santiago

    Now in a new location a few blocks away from the original, Flannery's remains popular with gringos and well-toned and well-lubricated locals alike. The…

  • Bar Fiteiro

    Belém

    This spacious, colorful bar has a fun, irreverent air and a commitment to not let its customers go hungry – in fact, the bar's tagline is 'We Have Food.'…

  • La Araña Bar Coctelería

    Tena

    The most popular place for drinking and carousing is the raucous ‘spider,’ across the river at the end of the footbridge. The cocktail list is varied, it…

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