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

Specializing in Mediterranean Food ( try the Salmon Filet). You can sit outside in a very relaxed setting and enjoy people watching while dining or having a cold drink.

Hours: Daily 10AM to 12 midnight

Contact: 809-682-8253

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

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

Atrazana 9 draws a younger crowd but all are welcome and can enjoy the casual atmosphere. Thursday nights they have live entertainment on the second floor along with a large screen that shows videos. Be prepared for some loud music and a great time. It is a very casual place and inviting. Open's around 5 PM

Location: Calle La Atarazana #9, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Contact: 809-688-0969

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

This little restaurant specializes in Pasteles en Hoja, a traditional Dominican food served year round but most popular during the Christmas season.

They deliver free of charge or you can eat in.

They serve many traditional types of pasteles en hoja in 3 different sizes. large $65, traditional $50, snack size $25 (prices dated 11/06 and are subject to change)

Hours: 8:30AM to 9:30PM

Contact: 809-687-1996

Directions: Calle 16 de Agosto #29, San Carlos, next to Parque Independencia

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You will notice this bar and restaurant as you pass by the water running down the front window fountain. When you enter the atmosphere is casual while you sit at the bar or tables in the lounge area.

Hours: unknown

Contact: 809-689-1183

Location: Calle Hostos #157, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, RD

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  http://www.restauranteatarazana.com

Location: Calle Atarazana #5, Zone Colonial, Santo Domingo, R.D.
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"Sazòn Creole" The only real Haitian owned and operated restaurant in Colonial Zone. Dine on some typical food at reasonable prices while drinking some Prestige beer (a great tasting larger made in Haiti) or Haitian rum. They also have fresh juices and some Haitian music for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Hours: 10AM to 12PM Sunday thru Thursday, 10AM to 2AM Friday and Saturday

Location: Calle Sànchez #255 and Calle el Conde, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo

Contact: 809-686-5006

Great ambiance and people. Serving breakfast from 7AM to11AM. They have many different speciality coffees, fruit juices, shakes, both tropical and classic drinks and cocktails. They serve a variety of snacks and sandwiches and special requests are always welcome. If you do not see it on the menu just ask. The prices here are very reasonable.

Happy hour daily from 6PM to 9PM with great prices on beers and cocktails.

Hours: Daily from 7AM to 12 midnight. Closed Monday

Contact: 809-688-3666 and 809-609-5564

Location: Calle Isabel la Católica #1 at the Park/ Plaza Pellerano Castro, Zona Colonial, Dominican Republic