San Salvador Entertainment

  1. Bar Medieval

    Across the street from El Arpa Irlandés, this bar has a similar atmosphere.

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  2. El Arpa Irlandés

    The Irish-born founder of this no-nonsense pub has left, but the new management seems intent on keeping the Guiness flowing and the Irish stew bubbling. There's a pool table, but most people come just to relax, and drink thick black beverages with friends.

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  3. Elements

    Near enough to the Zona Rosa to be included here, this discotheque caters to a crowd in their early 20's, although you wouldn't guess it from the popular '80s music theme nights. The DJ also spins (current) top 40 tunes.

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  4. Highland Bistro

    A raucous smoke-filled bar with two small rooms, and football shirts and movie posters instead of windows. There's live music most Fridays; expect a small cover charge.

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  5. Jala La Jarra

    Part of the Señor Frogs' chain, this is actually three places in one: a restaurant called Guadalajara Grill; a bar with a dancefloor called Cantina El Patrón; and Jala la Jarra, the main bar and disco.

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  6. La Luna Casa y Arte

    Around since 1991, La Luna is considered the mother of the hip bars found throughout the Blvd de los Heroes area. An eclectic space, it has comfortable couches, paper lanterns, a shady outdoor patio and modern artwork hanging from just about everywhere (picture floating mannequins and mammoth ants). A full menu tempts many out of having just a beer, while live bands and movie nights keep the place hopping.

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  7. La Ventana

    A cool upscale hangout where you can down Belgian ales and German beers for around the same price as local brews. There's a pool table, good music and intriguing art on the walls. It's also a good spot for a meal.

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  8. Les 3 Diables

    A lively bar attracting a diverse crowd of disaffected university students, professionals taking the edge off and Peace Corps volunteers cutting loose. There's no dance floor, but a great mix of old-school pop and alternative rock gets people moving wherever there's space. Look for drink specials from Monday to Thursday and live music on Wednesday.

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  9. Mileniun

    Gay and lesbian travelers will find the gay nightlife scene buried. Deeply. The only openly gay places at the time of research were Yascuas and Mileniun, two discotheques located in the same building. It's easy enough to find one if the other is slow, but that doesn't help the fact that the pickings are so slim.

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  10. Pueblo Viejo

    The best place for Latin dancing in town. This restaurant-club draws a somewhat older crowd, but never lacks for ambiance or energy - in fact, arrive late and you may not get a table. There's live music Thursday through Saturday. Meal deals include soup, salad, a main dish with rice and veggies, dessert and a drink.

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  12. Yascuas

    Gay and lesbian travelers will find the gay nightlife scene buried. Deeply. The only openly gay places at the time of research were Yascuas and Mileniun, two discotheques located in the same building. It's easy enough to find one if the other is slow, but that doesn't help the fact that the pickings are so slim.

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