Must-see nightlife in Montevideo

  • Café Brasilero

    Montevideo

    This vintage 1877 cafe with dark wood paneling and historic photos gracing the walls makes a delightful spot for morning coffee or afternoon tea. It’s…

  • Chopería Mastra

    Montevideo

    This convivial pub in Montevideo's agricultural market is the flagship outlet for Uruguay's beloved Mastra microbrewery. With a dozen varieties to choose…

  • Baker's Bar

    Montevideo

    One of Montevideo's newer drinking hot spots, Baker's sits smack in the heart of the Cordón–Parque Rodó nightlife district. Cofounders Santiago Urquhart…

  • La Farmacia

    Montevideo

    Opened in 2017, this Ciudad Vieja cafe in a 19th-century pharmacy (circa 1870) oozes historic charm. Green marble tabletops, ornamental tiled floors and…

  • Shannon Irish Pub

    Montevideo

    Always hopping, the Shannon features a variety of Uruguayan microbrews plus a full complement of other beers from over a dozen countries. There's live…

  • Cain Dance Club

    Montevideo

    Montevideo’s premier gay nightspot (but also hetero-friendly), Cain is a multilevel club with two dance floors playing everything from techno to Latin…

  • Philomène

    Montevideo

    This cozy spot specializes in big pots of tea served alongside cookies and light meals in a pair of gaily wallpapered parlor-sized rooms.

  • El Lobizón

    Montevideo

    Lobizón’s cellar-bar atmosphere, free-flowing pitchers of sangria and clericó (white wine mixed with rum and fruit), and tasty snacks such as its famous…

  • Café Roldós

    Montevideo

    Since 1886, this venerable bar-cafe in Mercado del Puerto has been pouring its famous medio y medio, a refreshing concoction made from half still, half…

  • La Ronda

    Montevideo

    At this popular bar between Plaza Independencia and the riverfront, choose between the dark interior where the bartender spins vinyl or the sidewalk…

  • Museo del Vino

    Montevideo

    A wine shop by day, this downtown venue also hosts frequent live tango performances in the evenings, accompanied by an excellent selection of Uruguayan…

  • El Mingus

    Montevideo

    With exposed-brick decor and boldly colorful walls, this high-ceilinged corner bar is a popular neighborhood hangout for drinks and occasional live bands.

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