Canary IslandsEntertainment

Bar entertainment in Canary Islands

  1. A

    Calle Álvarez Abreu

    Santa Cruz is no mecca for night owls; on the island, Los Llanos de Aridane takes that title. But there are plenty of quiet terrace bars where you can nurse a drink or two. Along Avenida Marítima, which is lined with cafés and zumerías (juice bars), you'll find a family-friendly atmosphere. In town head to Calle Álvarez Abreu, the closest thing you'll find to a nightlife scene. The Plaza José Mata, off Avenida Puente, also has a few bars.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Waikiki

    An excellent place to party, where a mix of surfers, party animals, families and friends gather in a hibiscus-fringed beach-side setting to scoff pizza, sip cocktails and even indulge in a Caribbean dance lesson. There is late-night music and the piña coladas are sublime.

    reviewed

  3. Calle José Antonio

    There's plenty of nightlife choice in town, ranging from gritty local bars to intimate chill-out cafés - and just about everything in between. The main moving-and-shaking clubs are located on one short strip of central Calle José Antonio .

    reviewed

  4. C

    Centro Comercial Atlántico

    Finding a drink in Corralejo doesn't pose a problem. Bars take up much of the Centro Comercial Atlántico as well as the custard-yellow shopping centre further down the road, on the corner of Calle Anguila.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Bodegón Lagunetas

    One of several tapas bars on this street, this one also has a restaurant. Hang out in the bar with a caña (beer) and enjoy the fascinating sepia-photo exhibition of late-19th-century Las Palmas.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Bar Andalucía

    Right off the main shopping strut and sporting Andalusian tiles, paintings for sale and straight-from-Seville tapas like stuffed peppers and patatas alioli (fried potatoes with garlic mayonnaise).

    reviewed

  7. Bar Cacatua

    Open all day, this relaxing place serves drinks, salads and sandwiches to a mixed crowd. There's a small bar area indoors, and outside is a large, shady patio with a few scattered tables.

    reviewed

  8. Olympia

    With comfortable wicker furniture, a central bar and picture windows overlooking the seafront, this place is perfect for post-dinner cocktails; the music is pretty chilled out, as well.

    reviewed

  9. F

    Camelot

    This bar has a medieval theme and a bank of music-video screens mixed in with DJs and disco. You can catch live music performances here, too, although the quality can be patchy.

    reviewed

  10. Cerveceria San Miguel

    A good spot for a plate of steamed mussels washed down with a cold beer, of which there are several available on tap, including Guinness, Fosters and John Smith's Bitter.

    reviewed

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  12. Tambara Café

    By day nibble on the vegetarian-friendly tapas menu and by night sip cocktails at this friendly bar, where the sound of breaking waves wafts over the breezy terrace.

    reviewed

  13. G

    Coyote

    Right next door to Camelot, this is an enticing little spot with a good list of cocktails, some live music and a boisterous weekend crowd post-midnight.

    reviewed

  14. H

    Antiguo Café del Puerto

    A classy place with rag-washed walls and some tasty tapas. It's a great choice for a drink and a snack without being deafened by euro-cheese music.

    reviewed

  15. I

    surf Inn

    This place is aimed at a younger late-night crowd who like to check out surfing and snowboarding videos in between quaffing cocktails.

    reviewed

  16. J

    Divino Doblón

    A nautical-themed cavernous place attracting throngs of young revellers with its three bars and energetic mix of music.

    reviewed

  17. Disco Pub Canario

    One of the few nightspots in La Restinga, this is a laid-back spot for a drink.

    reviewed

  18. K

    Tasca El Chavelazo

    Another after-midnight option is Tasca El Chavelazo.

    reviewed