The 10 Best Bars In Salamanca, Spain
Located a few hours from Madrid, Salamanca is one of Spain’s most important cultural sights and part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Explore the city’s dazzling architecture and museums during the day, and revel in its bustling night life once the sun goes down. Here’s our guide to 10 of the best bars in Salamanca.
1. Tio Vivo
Tio Vivo
True to its name, Tio Vivo – meaning merry-go-round in Spanish – is decorated like a carousel with wooden horses flanking the bar counters. Tio Vivo is a multifunctional venue with events ranging from theater performances and comedy nights to live music.
Tio Vivo, Calle Clavel, 3, Salamanca, Spain, +34 609 42 16 48
2. La Chupitería
Bar, Spanish
3. Cum Laude
Bar, Nightclub, Spanish
4. Birdland
Bar
Birdland
Jazz lovers will not be able to get enough of Birdland’s quality performances, ranging from jazz and blues to Latin music. The two-story bar offers a relaxed atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks, making it the ideal spot for a few laid back drinks or to start out the night.
Birdland, Calle Azafranal, 57, Salamanca, Spain, +34 923 45 05 07
5. Cafe Moderno
Cafe Moderno
Cafe Moderno is an unconventional venue with unique events and various original performances. The lively bar is one of the city’s most famous spots and especially popular with lovers of live music. The crowd tends to be mixed with many international visitors. With their very own cultural program, named El Gallo, the bar’s shows are legendary.
Café Moderno, Gran Vía, 75, Salamanca, Spain, +34 637 53 81 65
6. Cafe Corrillo
Cafe Corrillo
A restaurant throughout the day, Cafe Corrillo turns into a vibrant bar when the sun sets and is a popular destination for all sorts of visitors from students to professionals and artists. Corrillo stages live jazz concerts and a variety of temporary exhibitions ranging from paintings to photographs downstairs. The bar offers an excellent setting to start an evening out and due to its long opening hours, you can enjoy the bustling atmosphere well into the night. Located centrally in the Calle Meléndez, the Cafe Corrillo is surrounded by a multicultural and vibrant neighborhood, offering some of the most intriguing night life in Salamanca.
Café Corrillo, Calle Meléndez, 18, Salamanca, Spain, +34 923 27 19 17
7. Camelot
Bar, Nightclub, Spanish
8. Amadeus
Bar
Amadeus
Amadeus is located in Salamanca’s busy bar area, close to the Plaza Mayor. If you have grown tired of international beats, the typically Spanish venue offers a welcome alternative. The bar mainly plays Spanish music and the majority of its patrons are locals. One of the most authentic places in Salamanca’s night life scene, Amadeus quickly fills up on the weekend but never feels overcrowded.
Amadeus, Cuesta del Carmen 2, Salamanca, Spain
9. The Irish Theatre
Bar, Pub, American, Spanish
10. Gatsby
Bar, Pub, Pub Grub, Spanish
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