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Bar La Providencia
A neighbourhood cocktail bar in Las Condes recognised by The World's 50 Best Discovery, with velvet and William Morris interiors, a terrace and a deep-fried burger.
At a glance
- Type
- Cocktail bar
- Area
- Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- barlaprovidencia.cl
Good to know
- Signature cocktails
- Burgers
- Terrace
- Speakeasy
Why we recommend it
Bar La Providencia is a cocktail bar and a good place to taste how local bartenders are reinventing Chilean flavours. In 2026 it was given a place in The World's 50 Best Discovery, the organisation's guide to recommended bars and restaurants, and it describes its approach as signature cocktails with a strong aesthetic, combining sophistication with a welcoming atmosphere.
The bar recognised by the guide is at Isabel La Católica 4208 in Las Condes, and there is a second branch at Francisco Noguera 17 in Providencia. The50 describes it as the kind of bar every neighbourhood could do with, one where you are guaranteed a good time. The interior is a cosy mix of William Morris wallpaper and velvet, and there is a large terrace for sunny days. In a 2024 profile, the head bartender was Agustín García Fierro, and the Las Condes bar also housed a quieter room called El Speakeasy for more intimate drinks.
The cocktails revisit local flavours, such as pisco, with a modern twist, and they arrive in unusual glassware; the Penélope Glamour, for example, mixes blanco tequila, cranberry syrup, lavender, a splash of Italian aperitif and tonic, served in a dusty pink copa with a sprig of gypsophila. The bar is exceptionally well stocked, so classic orders are no problem either. Recent signatures include the Pata de Lana, the Sibarita and the Muñeca Brava; earlier menus featured the Pichunchillo, an Artichoke Boulevardier and the Jardín Japonés, made with pisco and matcha. If you are new to pisco, ask the bartenders to suggest a drink that shows off the spirit.
The kitchen goes beyond typical bar snacks with home-style cooking and professional technique, and burgers are the main focus. The standout, according to The50, is the Puta Ama, a cheeseburger that is breaded and deep-fried, bun and all. The Gran Provi burger, papas bravas and chorrillanas are highlights, and they make it easy to turn a drink into dinner. Sharing plates suit groups.
La Providencia is an evening venue. It suits groups of friends, couples and anyone who wants a lively, sociable bar with serious drinks rather than a hushed cocktail lounge. Reservations or an early arrival are sensible on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Las Condes bar opens all day and into the evening from Tuesday to Saturday, according to The50. If you are staying in the centre or Providencia, the Francisco Noguera branch is the closer option. Check the bar's social media for current hours and any events before you go.
Bar La Providencia FAQs
Where is Bar La Providencia?
At Isabel La Católica 4208 in Las Condes, with a second branch at Francisco Noguera 17 in Providencia.
What kind of drinks does it serve?
Signature cocktails that reinterpret local flavours such as pisco with a modern twist.
Which cocktails should I try?
The Pata de Lana, Sibarita or Muñeca Brava.
Does it serve food?
Yes, burgers are the focus, including the deep-fried Puta Ama, plus papas bravas and chorrillanas.
Has it been recognised?
Yes, it was included in The World's 50 Best Discovery.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, a large terrace for sunny days.
Is it good for groups?
Yes, the sharing plates and lively atmosphere suit groups.
When should I go?
In the evening; arrive early on Fridays and Saturdays.