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Middle Chile

Entertainment in Middle Chile

  1. A

    Café Toro Bayo

    This popular student watering hole heaves with good-natured revelers on weeknights and weekends alike. Pictures of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley oversee the pitchers of beer, and the Escudos and piscos are sunk deep into the night, accompanied by healthy measures of banter and buena onda (good vibes).

    reviewed

  2. Embrujo

    This candlelit bar is popular with Talquinos in their 20s and 30s. The empanadas, pizzas and french fries are nothing special (CH$2290 to CH$4690), but they’re half-price during happy hour (7:30pm to 10pm weeknights).

    reviewed

  3. B

    Treinta y Tanto

    With a great location, the candlelit ambience makes this place ripe for romantics, but a buzzing atmosphere also means it's just as good for a bunch of pals. Indulge in the many varieties of empanada if you can.

    reviewed

  4. Almendra Bar

    Bespectacled design types lounge on the low 1950s sofas at this recycled old garage, the hippest haunt in Conce. Weekdays are about cool tunes, cocktails and sushi, but the dance floor gets going on weekends.

    reviewed

  5. Santos Pecadores

    Chillanejos with plenty of dash and cash pour into this chi-chi red-walled bar northeast of the city center for sushi, ceviche and lots and lots of cocktails. DJs keep things going till late at weekends.

    reviewed

  6. Sauré Roeckel

    Over 40 types of tea – including black, green, red, fruit, rooibusch and single-origin Chinese leaves – and a dazzling display of cream puffs make this the connoisseur’s choice for afternoon indulgence.

    reviewed

  7. C

    Cafetería La Papa

    Strong espressos and squishy cakes prove the perfect pick-me-up if you overindulged in the local vintage the night before, although you usually have to deal with a long wait first.

    reviewed

  8. Café Domo

    Whether you’re getting over the wine tastings of the day before or caffeining yourself up for the ones ahead, the huge flavored coffees here are sure to give you a buzz.

    reviewed

  9. D

    Centro Cultural Municipal

    Chillán has a fine classical music pedigree – internationally renowned pianist Claudio Arrau came from here. Concerts, ballets and plays keep the tradition alive.

    reviewed

  10. E

    Club 592

    Some of Conce’s coolest club nights have been going down in this club for years: with two different dance floors, it’s got something for both ravers and rockers.

    reviewed

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  12. F

    Choripan

    A young, laid-back crowd gathers here for cocktails, pitchers of beer and lively conversation over the reggae and blues in the background.

    reviewed

  13. Madero Lounge

    One of the cluster of bars in the block, Madero attracts trendy, well-to-do Penquistas on the hunt for martinis and feel-good music.

    reviewed

  14. G

    Cine El Roble

    A two-screen complex theater inside Plaza El Roble shopping mall that shows the latest blockbusters.

    reviewed

  15. Pub Oveja Negra

    Hip students and older rockers love this laid-back bar, where live bands often perform on weekends.

    reviewed

  16. H

    Universidad del Bío Bío centro de extension

    Movies are regularly screened here, with the occasional folk music performance thrown in.

    reviewed

  17. I

    Loft

    A diverse crowd gets jiggy to the latest Latino dance tunes. It also has karaoke.

    reviewed

  18. J

    Wurlitzer

    Stacked with pool tables and attracts a diverse crowd on weekends.

    reviewed

  19. K

    Cine Star

    An old two-screen cinema in the Galería Zaror shopping arcade.

    reviewed

  20. L

    Centro de Extensión Pedro Olmos (Universidad de Talca)

    This hosts various exhibitions and occasionally shows movies.

    reviewed

  21. M

    Cine Plaza

    Old, Art Deco-style cinema showing up-to-date releases.

    reviewed

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  23. N

    Cine Universidad de Concepción

    Shows arthouse movies every Tuesday.

    reviewed