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(Vasconcellos 169; dishes UR$220-320; noon-4pm & 8pm-midnight Thu-Mon, noon-4pm Tue)
Whether you're amused or annoyed by the eccentric waiter and his funny hats, Viejo
Barrio remains a perennial old-town favorite thanks to its excellent homemade pasta and
picturesque setting on historic Plaza de Armas.
Pulpería de los Faroles
SEAFOOD $$$
(
www.pulperiadelosfarolesrestaurant.com
;
Misiones de los Tapes 101; dishes UR$245-520; noon-
midnight)
Specializing in seafood and pasta, this eatery has a rainbow of colorful table-
cloths in the interior dining room, plus a sea of informal outdoor seating on Plaza Mayor
25 de Mayo.
Barbot
BREWPUB
( 4522-7268;
www.facebook.com/barbotcerveceria
; Washington Barbot 160; 7pm-late Wed-
Sun)
A welcome addition to Colonia's drinking scene, this upscale brewpub (Colonia's
first) opened in 2013, serving a wide selection of homebrews, accompanied by pizza,
picadas
and Mexican fare.
Matamala Bar
BAR
(Ituzaingó 222; 9pm-late Thu-Sat)
This little nightclub and bar with a fireplace makes for
a chic choice if you're after tapas and drinks.
Puerto Tranquilo
BAR
(Rambla de las Américas s/n; 10am-midnight)
For drinks and snacks on a sunny afternoon,
this 'resto-bar', located 1km north of the town center makes a great getaway from histor-
ic Colonia's touristy madness. From the shaded outdoor deck, you can watch the sunset
and get picture-postcard views of locals splashing in the river or playing
fútbol
and sun-
bathing on the sandy beach below.
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