Las Palmas spreads its nightlife across three zones: the old town of Vegueta and Triana, the Las Canteras beach, and the port quarter around Parque Santa Catalina. This directory introduces the venues of the three zones one by one. The line "What guests say" sums up each venue's reputation from public reviews and city guides, in our own words. The dense tapas-bar zone around Calle Mendizábal in Vegueta is not listed individually here.
Vegueta and Triana
The Paper Club
The city's best-known concert and club venue, on Calle Remedios in Triana. A 400-capacity hall with a terrace, programming between indie gigs, tribute bands and DJ nights.
What guests say: Regarded as a fixture of the live-music scene — a settled student and indie crowd, valued for its varied programme.
Alboroto
Large mainstream club in Triana with indoor and outdoor areas and several bars. Commercial charts and reggaeton.
What guests say: Known as one of the city's big dance venues — full at weekends, a mostly young crowd.
La Biblioteca Vegueta
A club in the heart of Vegueta, fitted out as a library — a distinctive concept between bar and club.
What guests say: Guests rate it well and highlight the unusual library setting and the relaxed mood.
Rampage
A club in Triana with a large indoor room and an outdoor patio — one of the livelier dance addresses in the old town.
What guests say: Guests mention above all the outdoor patio and the size — a popular address for the long night.
La Azotea de Benito
Rooftop bar on Plaza de las Ranas with a view over the old town. Cocktails and a large gin selection.
What guests say: Valued for the view and the cocktails — the address for the stylish, quieter evening above the rooftops.
Las Canteras
Moma Club
A club for electronic music and techno right on Playa de las Canteras, with an alternative crowd.
What guests say: The reference for electronic music in the city — a regular crowd that values its alternative bent.
Tao
Open-air terrace in Garden City near Las Canteras, commercial music.
What guests say: Popular for an open-air evening near the beach with easy-going chart music.
La Guarida
A bar on the Las Canteras promenade with tables right by the beach. Live concerts at weekends as part of the Ruta Playa Viva project.
What guests say: Regarded as an emblematic beach address — guests praise the seafront location, the music and the live concerts.
Santa Catalina and the port quarter
Fortuni
A club in the Santa Catalina area for a younger, going-out crowd. International dancefloor sounds.
What guests say: Known as a meeting point for the younger, fashion-conscious going-out crowd.
Chester
A two-storey bar with a small outdoor terrace in the Parque Santa Catalina area, commercial music.
What guests say: An easy-going address for an evening in the Santa Catalina quarter.
Paraninfo Generación X
A pub near Parque Santa Catalina with live concerts and drink promotions.
What guests say: Valued for the lively atmosphere, the live concerts and the cheap promotions.
El Tendedero de Catalina
Rooftop bar above the Bed & Chic boutique hotel with a panoramic view over Parque Santa Catalina. Creative cocktails.
What guests say: Valued for the view and the cocktail list — one of the more fashionable rooftop addresses in the city.
Alis Rooftop Bar
Rooftop bar atop the Hotel Santa Catalina, open in the evening to non-guests too. Signature cocktails in an elegant setting.
What guests say: Stands for the upscale, quiet cocktail evening with a view — a mixed, more grown-up crowd.
The full context on the city's nightlife is in our Las Palmas guide.