Rancho Legal
Set at the old rancho santa elena, up by the torre, varied bands and nice rustic furnishings, part of rincon legal.
Rincon Legal
Is the most interesting bar in esteli, a huge space filled with old sandinista propaganda posters and memorabilia. the owner is an interesting character. it's in the south of the city, around 9e or 10e calle west. they have great concerts from time to time.
Casino Las Vegas
Near market on calle central. packed small karaoke bar, with cheesy carpets, sponge-painted vegas surrounds the serious singers, smoke filled atmosphere that parties until dawn.
Axsis
Formerly the legendary studio 54, fairly central on the pan am, much of the same beautiful people dancing reggaeton and donna summa. karaoke inside too.
Los Semaforos
Best weekend dance venue, rancho bar, made of palm roof stylee, great live music, watch out for "cafe", young group, mixed age clientelle, good disco imbetween live music. thurs through sun.
El Chaiman
Best locals venue, no entry fee, great kumbia group, zeta eme zm, at weekends and disco. all a bit like a busy wedding party.
Zona Cero
Well known karaoke bar, open all week. try ranchero or abba.
Cafe Luz
Great evening atmosphere with really excellent, well priced food, local rum and Mojitos to challenge Cuba. Cold local Beers and good Chilean wines too. Often has local musicians entertaining.