La Piedra (Calle Dr. Quintero 2, Valverde) – this is a modest bar in Valverde that offers cold beers, local wines and tapas. Live music is offered here on Friday nights, and the place fills up with locals whenever there’s a football game on TV.
Bar El Encuentro (Calle de los Barriales 4, Valverde) – this is another hangout spot for the local crowd. While the interior has the feel of a diner (complete with a buffett section), there’s an outdoor terraza area where patrons can order cold beer, sangria, or regional wines.
Bar Cafetería Plaza (Calle Dr. Quintero 4, 38900 Villa de Valverde) – located near the local town hall and church, this eatery is better known for its morning food (coffee, pastries, etc.). Still, it stays open at night, and is popular with tourists who want to drink a couple of beers for two reasons: Wi-Fi […]
Bar Cafetería Mar de las Calmas (Av. Marítima 16, 38917 La Restinga) – this bar & restaurant is another popular hangout spot for both locals & tourists who want to take in the view that the nearby harbor offers. Along with seafood, one can order cold beers, ciders, and wines here.
Bar Cafetería La Taguarita (Calle San Salvador, Frontera) – for eco-tourists returning from a day of touring sights around Frontera, this is a place where they can order cold beers and local young wine. That, as well as order tapas and Venezuelan fast foods like arepas and cachapas. There’s also outdoor seating where patrons can […]
Bar Cafetería Cruz Alta (Calle Cruz Alta, 13, 38911 Frontera) – this is a watering hole where locals can order cold beers, tapas, empanadas & arepas and local wines. This locale captures small town Spain – where tourists have the opportunity to converse with locals and learn how life is on their island.
The Paper Club (Calle Remedios 10, Las Palmas) – this nightspot is a firm favorite with the city’s student population including those on the Erasmus programme. Expect anything and everything from Nirvana tribute bands to Salsa nights. Located in the swish Triana district, the venue boasts a charming terrace if you want to cool down […]
The Mansion (Parque Santa Catalina, 12 Celia Nicolás Estévanez, Las Palmas) — Located behind Parque Santa Catalina in Las Palmas, The Mansion’s a great place to start or, indeed, end a night. Sophisticated and modern design with original details like hanging chair and suitcase, mirrors of different shapes, simple and comfortable sofas creates unique and […]
Riders Café Dancing (Centro Comercial Puerto Rico, Playa Puerto Rico) – this is a popular bar within a shopping mall near Playa Puerto Rico. Despite the bar’s name, this is a lively drinking crowd (both locals and expats of various ages). Occasional live entertainment is provided there.
Pacha (Av. Sargentos Provisionales 10, Playa del Inglés, Las Palmas) – this is the Canarian outpost of the famed House music venue in Ibiza (Spain’s Balearic islands). As expected at other Pacha clubs, this one regularly books regional and international DJs that cover the various sub-genres of dance music (from Latin House, to Electro House, […]