Santiago at night At night in Compostela there are always establishments open. Unlike other cities, here you can go out for a drink even on a Sunday or Monday. This non-stop atmosphere is due to the amount of young people that study or work here, especially university students, who are responsible for the times and rhythm followed throughout the city, which gets up lazily in the morning and goes to bed late, in harmony with the abundance of night establishments and cultural activities. The night in Santiago therefore begins later and lasts longer. Furthermore, here you do not have to move around in car or taxi to get to nightspots, because they are within walking distance and the city is safe. And that is what we do here: go walking from one place to another, visiting several every night.
Tour of historic clubs In the middle of the old town, within a few metres of each other, there are five of Santiago de Compostela's most emblematic and oldest clubs: old veterans that not only contribute to the city's character but also reflect, and even write, its history. All of them are small, stonewalled venues and are usually packed out at the weekend. Therefore, if you do not like crowds, we recommend you visit them before 1 am. However, even at their busiest, the five clubs have a peaceful atmosphere where you can chat, enjoy a drink and meet people, including locals. In the Gala d'Ouro, the owner, who speaks perfect English, is the alma mater of this charming club, which also has a certain “anglophile” air. It also features a selection of genuine jukebox classics (rock and pop), a great variety of drinks, with top-quality liqueurs (ask for recommendations) and a vaulted ceiling. What more can you ask for? The Modus Vivendi occupies a singular building: the former stables belonging to a mansion. A selection of modern music mixed with timeless melodies, its pleasant atmosphere and the guarantee of a lifelong club make up the rest. They also prepare refreshing “caipirinhas”, often accompanied by live music. A few metres from the Modus is the Borriquita de Belem, characterised by “mojitos” and Andalusian wine in casks. Great music: they play a lot of jazz and often have live performances. Hidden in an underground basement is El Paraíso Perdido. Half café, half club, it is divided into different little areas. Its decoration features collections combining an ancient and traditional style with a certain surrealist air: masks, “meigas” (witches), photos... Liqueurs, coffee and a quiet drink in a very local atmosphere. The Casa das Crechas is not only a club but also a cultural centre: considered the city's folk music sanctuary, including live concerts and improvised sessions (“foliadas”), it is currently experimenting with other types of music. “Celtic” decoration, a lot of beers and an informal atmosphere: there everyone seems to know each other. Not to be missed.
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