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
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Uruguay
For a quintessential Polonio experience, head to this ramshackle bar, overgrown with dense shrubbery and flowering vines. Blind bartender Joselo presides…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Punta del Este
One of Punta's best and most reliable beach clubs, in the dunes between Punta and La Barra.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Montevideo
At this popular bar between Plaza Independencia and the riverfront, choose between the dark interior where the bartender spins vinyl or the sidewalk…
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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…
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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.
