Castilla La ManchaEntertainment

Entertainment in Castilla La Mancha

  1. A

    La Venta del Alma

    For an older crowd, La Venta is mild-mannered during the day, but gets rowdy on Friday and Saturday when the full-on atmosphere hits a prolonged high. It's just outside the city: cross Puente de San Martín and turn left up the hill; the bar is about 200m up on your left.

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  2. B

    Bar La Tinaja

    Enjoying an ace position beside the cathedral, this place is typically crowded with crusty locals here for the delicious (and free) tapas provided with every drink. The pasta dishes (€5.50) are good, too.

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  3. C

    Teatro Rojas

    Often has a rewarding program of theatre and dance. Tuesday nights are reserved for a 'film club', Toledo's only venue for original- soundtrack films. Check for weekend children's matinées.

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  4. D

    Lolita Lounge Bar

    A slick new bar with lots of steely metal, grey slate and sculpted black (ceiling). Cocktails, imported beers and a good mix of music attract the high-heeled and slicked-back-hair set.

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  5. Circula de Arte Toledo

    There are several venues for enjoying foot-tapping live sounds, including classy Circula de Arte Toledo with its regular programme of classical, jazz and blues concerts.

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  6. E

    Círculo de Arte

    There are several venues for enjoying foot-tapping live sounds, including this classy place in a converted chapel, with its regular concerts and theatre productions.

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  7. F

    Enebro

    Ease into your evening out with a drink under the trees in this pretty square, enjoying generous free tapas and Hendrix (or similar) on the sound system.

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  8. G

    Ruiz

    Popular with powdered ladies here for the delicious cakes, pastries and light snacks to accompany their café con leche (coffee with milk).

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  9. Student-oriented Bars

    For the student-oriented bars shimmy down to the streets around La Abadía, particularly Calle de los Alfileritos and Calle de la Sillería.

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  10. H

    Bar Café del Castillo

    Well sited for views from the large terrace, this spirited place is perfect for that late-night coffee, with a dozen of the spiked variety on offer.

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  12. Outdoor Tables

    Tempting in summer are the outdoor tables in the courtyard just off Plaza de Magdalena, including Bar-Restaurante Ludeña and Bar El Corralito.

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  13. I

    Garcilaso Club

    An easygoing, urbane crowd frequents this funky club with live rock bands, comedy nights and a dance space plus upstairs chill-out zone.

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  14. J

    Sithons

    Most revellers finish the night at Sithons, a discoteca (club) with a throbbing dance floor, animated DJ and pulsating lights.

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  15. K

    Cervecería 1700

    The tables of this relaxed beer bar spill out onto the cobblestones and it serves decent tapas to accompany your drink.

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  16. L

    Lúpulo

    Serves a choice of more than 50 Spanish and foreign beers, and has a popular spill-over outside terrace.

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  17. M

    El Último

    Situated in a 16th-century building, El Último is a hotbed for live jazz, blues and soul.

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  18. N

    El Ambigú

    Plays jazz and blues in an intimate half-tiled interior with artwork and arches.

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  19. O

    Camelot

    Camelot disco gets the thumbs-up from young locals and expats.

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  20. P

    El Pellejito

    El Pellejito is near Cervecería 1700, and cosier.

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  21. Q

    Pícaro

    A laid-back venue for theatre and other acts.

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  23. R

    La Tabernita

    A small chilled-out bar.

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