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(Calle El Caimito s/n; meals US$7-12; 5pm-2am)
This studied lounge and restaurant has
bee-bop-tastic atmosphere, made even groovier by the fedora-sporting waiters, acid jazz,
and the modern menu that features contemporary cuisine like chicken in plum sauce and
an assortment of tapas.
El Club
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(
www.elclub-nicaragua.com
; Calle La Libertad, Parque Central, 3c O; cover US$2-5; Thu-Sat)
A
stylish and sophisticated venue hosting visiting DJs on a regular basis. This seems to be
the preferred venue for the visiting A-list crowd from Managua - dress to impress. It has a
US$8 open bar some nights.
LOUNGE
OFF THE GRID IN GRANADA
Tired of bumping into tour groups? Here are some places that might help you feel just that little
bit special…
Antigüo Hospital
(Av Arellano, Iglesia Xalteva 1c O, 1½c N) It is currently contemplating a
renovation, so you aren't allowed to enter. But from the main street, photographers will love the
crumbling colonial feel of this hospital in ruins.
Doña Elba Cigars
(Calle Real Xalteva, Iglesia Xalteva, ½c O) We've all been nauseated by the
overwhelming stench of a 'fine cigar,' but when was the last time you actually rolled one? Fas-
cinating free tours at this cigar factory take you through the whole process and end with the op-
portunity to twist one up. Make sure you tip your worker-guide - their wages are nearly as pun-
gent as the product.
La Piedra Bocona
(cnr Calles La Libertad & 14 de Septiembre) Embedded into the cornerstone
of an otherwise unremarkable building, the 'Big Mouth Stone' is as much local legend as it is
landmark. Local belief is that it has the power to grant wishes. Give it a rub and see how you go.
Imagine
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(Calle La Libertad s/n)
Just like John Lennon would have liked it (before Yoko got into the
picture), this chilled-out bar and well-overpriced restaurant features live music most of
those days (based of course on an eight-day week).
LIVE MUSIC
CINEMA
Cine Karawala
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