Uptown Bar
Uptown brings a slice of New York bar culture to Palermo with live music sets, solid cocktails, and a crowd that comes to socialize rather than pose. The space feels like a neighborhood bar that happens to book good bands. Live acts rotate between rock, funk, soul, and jazz, with DJ sets filling the gaps. The cocktail menu does the classics well without overcomplicating things. A bourbon sour is a bourbon sour, and they pour generously. The outdoor terrace makes it a good warm-weather option, and the kitchen serves pub food that holds up at 2 AM.
What to Expect
A lively bar with a friendly, mixed crowd of locals and expats. Music is loud enough to enjoy but not so loud you can't talk. Good energy without the chaos of a nightclub. It feels like a proper neighborhood hangout.
Warm, social, and unpretentious. A good first stop before heading deeper into Palermo's nightlife.
Live rock, funk, soul, and jazz with DJ sets between bands
Casual. Jeans and a t-shirt are the standard.
Solo travelers wanting to meet people, or groups looking for drinks with live music.
Cash and cards accepted
Price Range
Cocktails ARS 4,000-7,000, beer ARS 2,000-4,000, pub food ARS 3,000-6,000
≈ €2–6 / $2–7
Hours
Daily from 7 PM to 3 AM, live music usually starts around 10 PM
Insider Tip
Check their social media for the weekly live music schedule. Thursday and Friday tend to have the best acts. The terrace fills up fast on warm nights.
Address
Arévalo 2030
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