Santiago
Sweet-toothed travelers will reach nirvana at this pint-sized chocolate bar, which has a tempting menu of hot chocolates to melt away any winter woes…
Must-see nightlife in Chile
Santiago
Classy Opera Catedral has a menu that goes way beyond bar snacks – anyone for a glass of champagne with violet crème brûlée? A poised crew of…
Santiago
Cheap Chilean tapas and good-value cocktails are the reasons to grab a table at this rooftop bar in Recoleta, which boasts views of Cerro San Cristóbal …
Santiago
Pitchers of craft beer are not so easily found in Santiago, which is why this no-frills brewpub is such a rare treat. The home-brewed cervezas span the…
Santiago
This adorable cafe offers a cozy spot on a rainy day, while the sidewalk tables, facing a pedestrian street, provide fantastic people-watching when the…
Valparaíso
Grab an espresso coffee and a home-baked sweet to enjoy a lazy breakfast on the wraparound terrace of this architectural stunner by the cemeteries. The…
Santiago
These party-promoters organize some of the best gay events in the city at bars across town several nights each week. Check the Facebook page for details…
Valparaíso
This microbrewery at the bottom of Ascensor Reina Victoria offers flights of its pale ale, amber, stout and knock-you-out strong ale. It also serves…
Santiago
A popular stop on the Providencia happy-hour circuit is this spacious California-inspired bar with something for (almost) everyone: a dozen beers on tap,…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Sometimes this green-lit dive by the airport is a full-on sports bar with fútbol on the big screen. Other times it's a live concert venue or a boisterous…
Viña Del Mar
Gourmet Chilean sandwiches and chorrillanas (fries slathered in meat, eggs and onions), well-priced cocktails you can order by the pitcher and an…
Arica
For a fine vantage point of the cathedral, grab an outdoor table at this new wine bar on the plaza. Aside from a good selection of Chilean reds, Mosto…
Santiago
Now in a new location a few blocks away from the original, Flannery's remains popular with gringos and well-toned and well-lubricated locals alike. The…
Chiloé
Next to a driving range, this cozy restaurants is one of Rilán's few independent options. It features a well-rounded menu of meat and seafood –the octopus…
Coyhaique
Local hipsters, athletes and mountain folk unite at the altar of huge stainless-steel tanks to quaff four varieties of beer made on-site in this warehouse…
Punta Arenas
If you're picky about espresso, beeline to this unassuming cafe and roaster also serving sandwiches and cakes. For those traveling on to bleaker coffee…
Elqui Valley
Just south of the plaza, Rustika is a welcoming spot for an evening libation, with outdoor tables set beside a gurgling brook, and warming fires by…
Pucón
Known simply as 'Mama's,' this is Pucón's long-standing bar of note. It boasts an all-wood wall and ceiling space designed by an acoustic engineer to…
Santiago
The name's short for 'El Clandestino,' a throwback from this small club's undercover days. Rotating bands and a small crew of resident DJs keep the 20…
Chiloé
The best proper bar in Castro – named after Chiloé's unit of measurement for potatoes – offers a wide range of cocktails (CH$3000 to CH$7500), craft beers…
Norte Chico
A happening boho joint with a series of artsy colorful rooms and an open-air back patio with rough-hewn furniture and an outdoor fireplace. Come for…
Santiago
Organizes lavish lesbian-specific parties at clubs across town each weekend. Events are often themed, with DJs, live dancers and an alternative crowd…
Santiago
With eclectic music that spans the continents and the decades, as well as a pretty decent patio, this is a good spot to begin your noche de carrete pub…
Viña Del Mar
Chile's largest (and some say gaudiest) gay club, with DJs, drag queens, go-go dancers and room for 2000 sweaty revelers. It's located about 10km from…
Santiago
Quality coffees and fast wi-fi are the perfect combo to make this Providencia cafe an expat favorite. A mellow vibe permeates the place, from the pillow…
Puerto Natales
Climber friends started this microbrewery as a noble quest for quality suds and the beer (crafted on-site) does not disappoint. A 2nd-floor addition seeks…
Valparaíso
Artsy Porteños (residents of Valparaíso) in their 20s and 30s cram the Formica tables at this laid-back, old-school bar to talk poetry and politics over…
Santiago
Adjacent to a small visual-arts museum on one of Lastarria's quaint cobblestoned passageways, this cheerful courtyard cafe does lovely cappuccinos, loose…
Arica
This swank hideaway inside a rambling historic town house has a set of sleek rooms featuring original detail, and a back patio. It serves cocktails and…
Calama
A charming sun-filled cafe with Venezuelan soul (and delicious arepas) located in a small shopping complex. Stop for strong coffee, dessert and filling…
Iquique
An all-wood interior lends this place a chalet-like charm, and makes a fine backdrop to drinks and snacks. There's live music most weekends, with bands…
Puerto Montt
Cute little cafe tucked away inside Casa del Diamante, which also houses a Bikram yoga center. It's a fine, locals' secret for breakfast (CH$2900 to CH…
Arica
A mainstay of the nightlife scene, Old School is a cavernous place with live music on weekends and DJs on some weeknights. There's also the occasional…
Punta Arenas
If you've lost your hipster in Magallanes, he's probably hanging out at this industrial-chic cafe with a double latte in hand. There's also some light…
Santiago
Beer buffs and students rave about this laid-back microbrewery. As well as pouring out icy glass mugs of its own house-brewed stout and lager, HBH offers…
Middle Chile
Divine sinners with plenty of dash and cash pour into this chichi red-walled bar northeast of the city center for sushi, ceviche and lots and lots of…
Valparaíso
Jazz, blues, tango, son, salsa, rock, drinking, dining, cinema: is there anything this massive house along the waterfront doesn't do? Note: the crowd…
Arica
The beautiful people flocks to this upscale lounge with its open-air patio out in Playa Chinchorro. Come for cocktails, sushi and electronic grooves by…
Viña Del Mar
For nearly 40 years, Viñamarinos young and old have downed their schops (draft beer) over the closely packed tables of this gloriously old-school bar.
Arica
Attached to the Soho disco, Drake is a laid-back pub where locals gather to start the night or take a breather from the hectic dance-floor action next…
