5 Best Nightlife in Central Valley, Costa Rica

Henry's Beach Cafe

A popular watering hole with the under-30 set, this spot has televised sports by day, varied music by night, and an island theme of beach paintings and surfboards. Costa Ricans refer to this style of bar as an "American bar," which is fairly accurate.

Plaza San Rafael, 200 meters (656 feet) north of Centro Comercial Paco, Escazú, San José, 10203, Costa Rica
2289–6239

Jazz Café Escazú

Music fans chill out here. The boxy club hosts an eclectic live-music lineup.

La Cava Lounge

The cellar tavern beneath Le Monastère restaurant is a great place to stop for a drink before dinner, or stay on and while the evening away. You can dance to live music on Thursday through Saturday nights.

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Pocket

A great cocktail selection with very smooth gin-tonics is yours at this unassuming place in downtown Escazú. Occasional live music is on the schedule, too.

Tintos y Blancos

Although part of the enormous Multiplaza mall, sophisticated wine bar Tintos y Blancos (“reds and whites," as in wine colors) has its own entrance in back. It offers a quality selection of libations, primarily Chilean and Argentine wines, with several French and Italian to round out the choices.