Bar Constitución

Bar Constitución is a bar and live-music venue on Calle Constitución in Bellavista, the bohemian district at the foot of Cerro San Cristóbal in Santiago, Chile's Metropolitana de Santiago region. The street is the neighbourhood's best-known nightlife strip, lined with bars, restaurants and murals, and the venue is one of the anchors of that scene. Live bands play most nights and DJs take over at weekends, giving the bar a programme that shifts between a concert room and a dance bar as the night advances.

The crowd is predominantly young and local, with university students, young professionals and a steady stream of international travellers drawn by the Bellavista reputation. Dress is casual; jeans and sneakers are standard and no formal code applies. The age range centres on the early twenties to mid-thirties. Atmosphere is loud, sociable and standing-heavy, with people moving between the stage area and the bar as sets change.

Music leans toward rock, indie and Latin-pop covers and originals from local bands, followed by DJ sets with dance and electronic selections later on weekend nights. The drinks programme is straightforward and affordable: beer, pisco-based cocktails and basic spirits, with drinks at roughly CLP 3,500-6,000 (about USD 4-6). There is no tasting or craft-cocktail emphasis; the appeal is volume, energy and price.

Opening hours are evenings through to late, and the listed calendar changes by night, so the venue's own schedule should be checked before heading out. Weeknights are quieter and suit a relaxed drink with a band; Friday and Saturday fill steadily after about 11 PM. Cover charge varies by event, with some nights free and ticketed headline acts costing extra. Table reservations are uncommon and bottle service is not a central feature; visitors typically arrive, buy drinks at the bar and stand or find a spot on the benches. The phone listed for the venue is +56 2 2244 4569.