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.
UPDATE 27 feb 2011: this place seems to have been closed.
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.
Cigars Zone - Modern and upscale disco and lounge. Sells excellent cigars as well. Opened february 2010. C$100 (5 USD) entry fee. Mixed local and tourist / business travellers clientelle.
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.
Rancho Legal - Set at the old Rancho Santa Elena, up by the Torre, varied bands and nice rustic furnishings, part of Rincon Legal.
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.
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.
Cafe Luz, (Opposite Hostel Luna. One block from El Meson hotel). 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. �* ' -
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