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…
Must-see nightlife in Uruguay
Uruguay
For a quintessential Polonio experience, head to this ramshackle bar, overgrown with dense shrubbery and flowering vines. Blind bartender Joselo presides…
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…
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…
Colonia del Sacramento
An inviting spot for a coffee break any time of year, Ganache lays tables out on the cobblestones in warm weather. Come winter or a rainy day, you'll be…
Punta del Este
Launched in 2015, Punta del Este's first artisanal brewpub serves up its own Capitán home brew along with craft beers from all over Uruguay. The classy,…
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…
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…
Colonia del Sacramento
This sleek brewpub is well worth a visit for its ever-evolving collection of 15 home brews. If you can't chose between them, go for the four-beer tasting…
Punta del Este
This classic pub near the yacht harbor is where Punta’s dynamic social scene kicks off every evening. It's open year-round, with a mix of DJs and live…
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…
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.
Punta del Este
One of Punta's best and most reliable beach clubs, in the dunes between Punta and La Barra.
Colonia del Sacramento
Food at this touristy corner place facing the main square is mediocre and overpriced, but it still might tempt you for a beer or cocktail break, thanks to…
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…
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…
Montevideo
At this popular bar between Plaza Independencia and the riverfront, choose between the dark interior where the bartender spins vinyl or the sidewalk…
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…
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.
