Here they have art exhibitions, live music performances, poets, dancers, and most any type of entertainment or art you are sure to see it here at sometime. The atmosphere is very casual. You will see all age groups here as they have such a wide variety of entertainment. They have something happening almost every night.

Contact: 809-687-3430 or 809-686-7840  http://www.casadeteatro.com/

Location: Arzobispo Meriño #110      Zona Colonial

Not quite sure the exact name of the café but this is what the locals call it. Located on the ground floor of the Hotel Conde de Peñalba ,a great place to people watch, relax with a drink or enjoy a tasty, inexpensive meal. They serve great assortment of dishes, including typical Dominican, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese. The Lunch special, La Bandera, is usually a very tasty, low priced and typically Dominican. The Spanish Omelet is  quite good also. Nice place for a fresh ground cup of Dominican coffee, natural juices and of course cold Presidente beer.

Hours: Opens for Breakfast closes around Mid-Night

Location: Calle Arzobispo Meriño and El Conde (at Colon Park)

This full-service restaurant specializes in International and Dominican cuisine.

Open for lunch and dinner.

Contact: 809-221-0747

Location: Calle Jose Reyes #12 Between Arz. Nouel & Padre Billini  Colonial Zone

This is a very small bar but its not small on fun and interesting things to see. The owner, Odalis is worth the visit just to watch her in action. She is very personable and she makes the bar what it is. Great variety of music. If you want to hear something just ask and she usually has it. A very friendly place to go have a drink and do some dancing.

Hours:Vary. Usually opens around 8 pm and closes ????

Location: Calle Jóse Gabriel Garcia #157

(a Taino word meaning the cave where life came out from) also known as La Cueva. One of the places to  be seen in

the Zone. A true Dominican hot spot. They have many live concerts and play good old rock music ie: Led Zeppelin, King Crimson, Pink Floyd and Spanish Rock. Also live Electronica Music on occasion. This way they attract all age groups. The unique decorations that adorn the walls and tables have many of the Taino elements. There is also a place where people can show their own unique artist talents,  just ask for a pencil and paper and you are on your way to fame.

Make sure to tell them that Janette from the colonialzone-dr.com web site sent you!

Hours: Sunday to Thursday 8PM to 1AM ; Friday and Saturday 8PM to 3AM

Contact: Fabio or Grace  809-670-6333

Location: Sanchez #201 between El Conde and Nouel, Colonial Zone

The lounge atmosphere has a DJ. House, Techno and Soul, are among the different styles that are spun here. They have a large dance floor that gets very crowded at times. They have a younger type crowd

Location: Calle Sanchez and Padre Billini, Ciudad Colonial across from S Bar

Closed Mondays

A very ellegant looking restaurant with a casual feel. they have patio dining on the terrace in front of the Atarazana in Plaza Espania.

Contact: 809-686-3586

Location: Atazana #21, Colonial Zone

With a only a small door to enter and not much of an outside, this restaurant is a great place. Once you enter the bar on the left and the small dining room you will feel as if you are truly in Spain. Have a drink at the bar or a fine meal served by very attentive servers. The owner is usually on site and always seems to have a smile and a nice hello for all. When you sit at the bar the aroma of the Spanish Serrano Hams curing hanging from the ceilings is heaven.

Price: Moderate/Expensive (credit cards accepted)

Food: Spanish and International

Specialities: Steak all Spanish fare.

Contact: 809-682-7194  Salvador Fernandez, owner

Directions: Calle Arzobispo Nouel #201 and Santome, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo

Specializing in Pasteles en Hoja, a traditional Dominican food served year round but most popular during the Christmas season. They serve the traditional types of pasteles en hoja made with Platano and Yuca stuffed with beef or chicken in 3 different sizes.

Contact: 809 593 8876

Directions: Avenida George Washington #3 (Malecon) next to 19 de Marzo, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo

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This is one of the oldest gay bars in Colonial Zone. The bar has been newly remodeled with 2 floors and a roof. Here you can find tourists and Dominicans alike enjoying the many live shows and the atmosphere. The drinks are also reasonably priced.

Hours: Daily from 7PM to 3AM

Contact: phone - 829 891-2310   cell phone - 829-891-2310

Location: Calle Polvorin #10 and the corner of Isidro Perez, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo 

This restaurant has been around since 1972 located in one of the oldest buildings in the Colonial Zone. Dine elegantly on the patio under the stars informally or in the formal dining room both with very intimate atmospheres. Their chef prepares exquisite International and Creole dishes in what they call "a gourmet's paradise".

Hours: Daily from 12 noon

Contact: 809-689-2900

Location: Calle Atarazana #5, Zone Colonial, Santo Domingo, R.D.

Location: Calle Isabel La Católica and  El Conde in front of Colon Park

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Bar and Cocktail Boutique. They have many different activities, special nights and more.

Hours: Weekdays and Sunday-  8:00 pm to 1:00 am, Friday and Saturday 8:00 pm to 3:00 am, Closed Monday

Contact: 809-747-9034

Location: Calle Arzobispo Merino #256, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo

This deli, restaurant and bar is serving some of the freshest Dominican, International foods and deli items in the Colonial Zone. Here you can relax, enjoy. The music is soft which makes the perfect atmosphere for a nice dinner or enjoying drinks and tapas with friends. Sit on the over stuffed lounge chairs, at the bar or at a table, whichever is your preference. They also do catering and have take-out available. The prices are very reasonable. English spoken

Hours: 4PM to 12 midnight, Friday and Saturday until 2AM

Contact: 809-682-0836

Location: Calle Hostos #151 and Arz. Portes, Cuidad Colonial, SantoDomingo, R.D.