Montevideo

Montevideo’s nightlife scene is a smattering of pubs, bars, clubs, and tango and folk music venues. With few exceptions, bars and clubs come to life around 1 am and don't close until it's time for breakfast. Still, "after office" outings are popular, which is essentially happy hour with groups hitting the bars on an earlier-than-usual schedule.

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  • 1. Lotus Club

    Pocitos

    Located in Montevideo's World Trade Center, this club for years has been considered one of Montevideo's best. The red-and-black color scheme gives the place an upscale feel, and Montevideans dance until the wee hours under shimmering disco balls.

    Lecuender at Bonavita, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
    2628–1379
  • 2. Baar Fun Fun

    Ciudad Vieja

    An institution in Ciudad Vieja, Baar Fun Fun is a cabaret that serves up plenty wine, beer, and cocktails to go with their live shows. The crowd age is usually pretty mixed, but tends to be younger if the night's music is contemporary rock. Shows, which, run the gamut from folk, tango, neotango to rock, start between 9 and 9:30. The food is okay, but don't go with an empty stomach as the dinner service can be spotty.

    Ciudadela 1229, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
    2915–8005

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Mon.
  • 3. Cerveceria Malafama

    Set inside the cavernous space of the brewhouse, this brewpub still manages to fill up inside and outside. And for good reason, too. The dizzying selection of beers, whether on tap, canned, or bottled, are expertly and creatively crafted, with a variety that's sure to satisfy the most serious brewhounds. The food is imaginative and well-prepared, and their brick-oven pizza alone is a great reason to visit. 

    Maldonado 1970, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
    097-313–349

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Mon.
  • 4. El Mingus

    Centro

    A happening jazz club with a lively cocktail and wine scene that's also well known for their tasty, imaginative tapas. It's a great place to meet and chat with some Montevideanos or just enjoy the music and cocktails.

    San Salvador 1952, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
    2410–9342

    Nightlife Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Call to reserve a table for jazz shows
  • 5. Inmigrantes

    This pub attracts all ages for its tapas (and sushi, too), a decent selection of bottled beer, wine, and the serious cocktails mixed by the pro bartenders behind the well-stocked bar. Later in the evening, though, the younger crowd is there for the drinks and live music or DJs. The food is surprisingly good, with the fried empanadas and milangas (as they call their milanesas) going particularly well with a beer or wine. 

    Juan Paullier 1252, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
    097-959–652

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Mon.
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  • 6. La Pasiva

    Ciudad Vieja

    For an ice-cold beer, this popular pub is a late-night favorite. Specialties are frankfurters, chivitos, and other bar food. In good weather, you can socialize at the outdoor tables in Plaza Matriz. This Montevideo staple has an array of franchises throughout the city, including a prominent location on Plaza Fabini.

    Calle Sarandí at Calle J.C. Gómez, Montevideo, Montevideo, 11000, Uruguay
    2915–7988

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 7. Montevideo Wine Experience

    Ciudad Vieja

    This funky corner space is the perfect place to sample some of Uruguay's terrific wines, from refreshing Albariños to their surprisingly smooth Tannats. With a 200-strong wine list, it's ideal for a glass or two after dinner, or perhaps a cocktail from the well-stocked bar, and nibble their really good picadas and tapas. There's also a separate room for guided wine tastings; check their social media for availability and prices.

    Piedras 300, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
    9293–9992

    Nightlife Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 8. Riff Gallery Pub

    Centro

    Riff Gallery Pub is the only bar in the city devoted to jazz, with live shows on Thursday and Saturday.

    Bul. España 2511, Montevideo, Montevideo, 11100, Uruguay
    No phone
  • 9. Volvé Mi Negra

    Pocitos

    Lines form frequently outside this nightlife spot on weekends, where locals come for generous-size drinks. While it's technically a pub complete with wood paneling, bar stools, and pool tables, live DJs get people dancing and give it a club vibe.

    Francisco Muñoz 3177, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
    097-087–922
  • 10. 2 am

    Closed Permanently

    If you're itching to indulge in a full night out in Montevideo, make this boliche (club) your destination. Appropriately named, 2 am opens its doors at that hour to the city's young and stylish set, who dance into the morning to the beats of cumbia and Top 40.

    Rambla Wilson at Requena y Garcia, Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay

    Nightlife Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Thurs.
  • 11. Milenio

    Ciudad Vieja
    Closed Permanently

    Milenio is popular with the MTV generation.

    25 de Mayo and Ciudadela, Montevideo, Montevideo, 11000, Uruguay
  • 12. W Lounge

    Closed Permanently

    In front of Playa Ramirez in Parque Rodó, W Lounge gets a large crowd on weekends. It transforms from a bar to a disco at 1 am.

    Punta Carretas, Montevideo, 11700, Uruguay
    2712–2671

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