Social Proof

Venue Report: Sa Trinxa, Ibiza, Spain

Mon, 31 May 2010 22:40:10 -0400

This is it: the jet set bar on the jet set beach. If you’ve ever dreamed of rubbing elbows with the supermodels and rock stars in the Ibiza summer rotation, this bar and the nearby beach is where to do it.

His Target: Supermodel

Her Target: Rock Star

Style: Beach Blanket Posh

Submitted by: Ludo

Venue Report: Chiringuito, Ibiza, Spain

Thu, 27 May 2010 21:28:56 -0400

A rustic, unimpressive bar in an incredible, impressive location, Chiringuito is located at the far end of the beach by the deep blue Benirras bay, a popular night spot for Ibiza’s drummer-hippie set. The hippies arrive around sunset and, once they start drumming, the bar and surrounding beach become an all-night dance party.

His Target: Anna Kournikova (it is Ibiza, after all)

Her Target: Do you at least look like you have a six-pack in the moonlight?

Style: Beach blanket bingo, Ibiza style

Submitted by: Ludo

Venue Report: Juan Sebastián Bar, Caracas, Venezuela

Wed, 26 May 2010 18:26:17 -0400

A fancy jazz bar complete with international beers and a humidor for cuban cigars, Juan Sebastián attracts tourists and high-rolling locals for surprisingly good live music (sometimes) and a comfortable environment.

His Target: wait until you see the waitresses

Her Target: how long can you talk about Duke Ellington?

Style: Yupie Speakeasy

Submitted by Ignacio I.

Venue Report: Merchant Café, Sevilla, Spain

Mon, 24 May 2010 14:24:02 -0400

A good spot to meet new people, Merchant has good food and drink, but, more importantly, a great atmosphere. The terrace is great on warm nights and the bar often has live music or entertainment.

His Target: The party girl looking for somewhere to go

Her target: Whoever is telling the best jokes at the bar

Style: A comercial version of the cheers bar

Submitted by: Joe B.

Venue Report: Madigan's, Sevilla, Spain

Sat, 22 May 2010 17:50:11 -0400

That’s right, there are even Irish pubs in Sevilla. Madigan’s is pretty typical, but attracts bug groups of backpackers and servs pretty good food.

His Target: Portuguese Backpacker

Her Target: Spanish Waiter

Style: Irish Pub outside of Ireland, you know what it’s like.

Submitted by: Ludo

Venue Report: La Ilustre Víctima, Sevilla, Spain

Thu, 20 May 2010 19:23:36 -0400

A calm locals spot for an evening drink with great tapas, La Ilustre Víctima attracts a diverse group of locals and foreigners in a calm environment.

His Target: The neighborhood girl

Her Target: The exciting foreigner

Style: Neighborhood bar with an edge

Submitted by: Adri

Venue Report: La Habanilla, Sevilla, Spain

Wed, 19 May 2010 11:10:03 -0400

Well decorated and with excellent quality tapas and drinks, La Habanilla is big among the after-work, early-thirties crowd. La Habanilla is a nice place to have a quite conversation and, on a few nights, can get a little wilder.

His Target: Drunk accountant on a wednesday night

Her Target: Husband Material

Style: Yupie (captial Y)

Submitted by: Adri

Venue Report: Galería Torneo, Sevilla, Spain

Tue, 18 May 2010 19:25:56 -0400

A meeting point for the Sevilla artsy circuit, Galería Torneo is open late and features great mixed drinks and a wide beer selection.

His Target: Sylvia Plath on a Spanish vacation

Her Target: Judged on portfolio

Style: Artsy leaning toward yupie

Submitted by: Ludo

Venue Report: Café de la Prensa, Sevilla, Spain

Mon, 17 May 2010 22:41:23 -0400

A bohemian artsy café across the river, Café de la Prensa draws in a mixed crowd of artists and students in the early evening, perfect for a few good drinks and some conversation.

His Target: The artist

Her Target: The photographer

Style: On the light side of artsy

Submitted by: Ludo

Venue Report: Abades, Sevilla, Spain

Sun, 16 May 2010 22:34:17 -0400

A nice, upscale bar next to the castle, Abades caters to the local movers and shakers along with business travelers.

His Target: Sugar Mama with a vineyard in the country.

Her Target: young traveler with a few days to kill

Style: wear a suit, enough said

Submitted by: Ludo

Venue Report: Bar Jota, Sevilla, Spain

Fri, 14 May 2010 22:28:27 -0400

A relaxed early-night bar specialized in beer and tapas, Bar Jota fills up early and poors into the sidewalks with a young crowd that congregates in the bar to make plans for later.

His Target: Art Student chain-smoking on the sidewalk

Her Target: Whoever has the best plan for after midnight

Style: A waiting room for the club scene

Submitted by: Adri

Venue Report: La Bodeguita Antigua, Sevilla, Spain

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:32:48 -0400

A calm tapas bar on the plaza of Iglesia Salvador, la Bodeguita is a good place to have a few early drinks and do some good people watching. The bar attracts a little bit of everything, from locals to wandering tourists, but the real action is in the plaza where groups start gathering for a night out.

His Target: Lost German Backpacker wandering the streets of Sevilla

Her Target: Anyone with a map

Style: Local flavor

Submitted by: Felipe

Venue Report: Jazz Café, Córdoba, Spain

Tue, 11 May 2010 19:09:53 -0400

A popular, late-night hangout for live music that doesn’t even open its doors until 11 and doesn’t really start functioning until 1, Jazz Café features live music of all kinds and (despite its popularity) the buzzer and hidden entrance still give it some exclusive hipster cred.

His Target: Short skirt and a long jacket

Her Target: Before 3, a member of the band, but might settle after that

Style: Hipster cool of the musician variety

Submitted by Guille

Venue Report: La Comuna, Córdoba, Spain

Mon, 10 May 2010 17:44:16 -0400

Open late and a popular spot among Córdoba’s youth, La Comuna is a pretty standard club with the ususal mix of Pop and Electronic, but stands out for its great energy.

His Target: The party girl

Her Target: Okay, it’s a bit of a meat market

Style: Dorm room party with a cover-charge

Venue Report: Añil, Córdoba, Spain

Fri, 07 May 2010 11:00:01 -0400

A popular restaurant and bar with a bit of a basque touch (read: incredible food), Añil attracts a mostly young professional crowd for drinks on the great balcony with views of the city.

His Target: the moonlight is pretty flattering on the balcony. be careful.

Her Target: the cook

Style: Tapas bar with big dreams

submitted by: Guille

Venue Report: Casa Miguel, Córdoba, Spain

Thu, 06 May 2010 11:00:05 -0400

One of the oldest tabernas in the city, Casa Miguel also has some of the best tapas in a relaxed and unassuming atmosphere. A good place to meet up with friends, but closes at midnight so come with plans for later.

His Target: the sultry, tragic drunk at the bar

Her Target: anyone that looks like the black-and-white pictures of bullfighters on the walls

Style: Typical, trying to deal with its new-foudn tourist fame

submitted by: Guille

Venue Report: Taberna Casa Salinas, Córdoba, Spain

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:00:28 -0400

A charming and typical bar for tapas and jerez, Taberna Casa Salinas is a good destination to start your night, complete with a romantic courtyard that attracts tourists and locals in equal numbers.

His Target: The flamenco dancers on Sundays

Her Target: A backpacker with an ernest Himingway vibe

Style: Dive bar with local charm

submitted by: Guille

Venue Report: Trasnocho Lounge, Caracas, Venezuela

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:00:01 -0400

A simple, unpretentious (except for the prices) lounge for sipping a drink amid the bar’s contemporary art gallery, Trasnocho is a good place for a more relaxed night with aging hipsters.

His Target: The aspiring artist, resigned to life as a lawyer

Her Target: The former photographer, resigned to life as a journalist

Style: Hipsters become Yupies, but still have a few things to say about contemporary art

submitted by: Claudio V.

Venue Report: Taz Sport Bar, Caracas, Venezuela

Tue, 04 May 2010 11:00:05 -0400

Taz goes from a calm restaurant to a sports bar in the late evening to an all-out night club later at night, somehow managing to keep all three crowds entertained and around until the night is over.

His target: A little bit of anything

Her Target: Judged on staying power

Style: A club waiting in its cocoon until nightfall

submitted by: Felipe C.

Venue Report: El Picoteo, Caracas, Venezuela

Mon, 03 May 2010 11:00:04 -0400

Located above a Spanish restaurant, this lounge/bar/night club attracts a good young crowd and sometimes has live music. El picoteo is a favorite for partiers looking for something a little more calm than the big city night clubs.

His Target: The party girl

Her Target: complex formula including dancing ability and willingness to buy drinks

Style: Moderately up-scale, but attracts a good crowd

submitted by: Vicente U.