Enoteca Vinos y Más (Galerias Santo Domingo, Managua) – located in a shopping mall of the same name, this wine bar attracts a mature crowd that’s interested in tasting an assortment of vintages from different countries – from Chile to California (USA), France, and Italy. Occasional folk music acts are booked there. Private events are […]
Mirador Tiscapa (Bo Largaespada Paseo Tiscapa) – this is an open-air restaurant that overlooks the Tiscapa Crater Lake. There’s a large dance floor that often provides live Salsa, Merengue and Rumba performances on Saturday nights.
Hipa Hipa (Plaza Coconut Grove, Managua) – this club, in existence since 1998, has been attracting young collage-age members of Managua’s elite, with DJs here playing a mix of electronic dance music, Salsa, and Merengue music. On occasion, Hipa Hipa books major international dance music DJs like “Above & Beyond.”
El Chamán (del Restaurante Tiscapa, 200 metros al sur, Managua) – this dance club is hard to miss, since it’s in a building shaped like a Mayan pyramid. El Chamán attracts a young, 20-something crowd (playing mainly rock and electronic dance music). Occasional live shows are booked there are well (which can run the range […]
Club Hollywood (Zona Rosa, Edificio Delta, Managua) – this is one of Managua’s exclusive nightspots in the Zona Rosa, attracting deep-pocketed locals and overseas visitors. Expect a picky door policy – so dressing up is virtually mandatory here.
Broder (Plaza Eclipse, Pista Juan Pablo II, Managua) – this is a popular club with collage age locals. Expect various types of Latin music played here: from Salsa, to Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, as well as some international pop and dance music.
Bar La Cavagna (near the Centro Cultural Managua, Managua) – this 1950s style bar attracts a more mature (30 and above) crowd, since it plays both jazz and local (Nicaraguan) folk music.
Bar Cultural El Caramanchel (Bolonia, del Hospital military, 3 blocks to the north, ½ block east, Managua) — Caramanchel is an alternative bar with an arty/hippie feel, an eclectic mix of music and a crowd floating on ‘good vibes.’ The bar plays host to a wide variety of cultural events and activities from Nicaragua and […]
Bar Bongó (Av. de las Naciones Unidas, Zona Rosa, Managua) – this is one of the livelier nightspots at the Zona Rosa district (just three blocks south of the Metrocenter). This venue happens to serve Cuban food and there’s usually live music on weekends.
Taska Kiko (1 block East of Monte de los Olivos, Los Robles, Managua) – this is another popular Spanish restaurant in Managua. Items served at this ranch-style restaurant range from paella to Spanish omelettes, croquetas, and Basque-inspired seafood ítems are served here.