Blondie
Blondie has been a fixture of Santiago's alternative nightlife since opening in the early 2000s, originally on Alameda before moving to its current location. The club runs two distinct dance floors: the main room plays electronic and techno, while the second room leans into indie rock, new wave, and 80s synth pop. Total capacity sits around 800 people. The interior is deliberately rough, dark walls, colored lighting, and a no-frills aesthetic that matches the crowd's taste. Blondie draws Santiago's alternative scene, a mix of musicians, art students, and the LGBTQ+ community that treats this as home turf. The door policy is relaxed and the atmosphere is welcoming. Thursday nights are popular for a younger crowd, while weekends bring a broader mix.
What to Expect
Two rooms with completely different vibes separated by a hallway. Walk in and choose your music. The main room pulses with electronic beats, while the side room plays guitar-driven tracks. The crowd dances without self-consciousness.
Underground, inclusive, and unpretentious. The kind of club where nobody judges.
Main room: techno, house, electronic. Second room: indie rock, new wave, 80s, britpop.
Anything goes. Black is the default. Band t-shirts welcome.
Alternative music fans, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone who prefers character over polish.
Cash preferred. Cards accepted with occasional surcharge.
Price Range
Cover 5,000-10,000 CLP, beer 3,500-5,000 CLP, cocktails 6,000-8,000 CLP
Cover ~-10/~4.50-9 EUR, beer ~.50-5/~3-4.50 EUR, cocktails ~-8/~5.50-7 EUR
Hours
Thu-Sat from midnight to 5 AM
Insider Tip
Thursday is the best night for the alternative crowd and shorter lines. The second room is where the indie and new wave fans gather. Bring cash for the bar to avoid card surcharge.
Full Review
Blondie occupies a space in Santiago's nightlife that no other club fills. It's the city's alternative headquarters, the place where the crowd that doesn't fit the mainstream club scene comes to dance. The two-room setup is the key to its longevity: you can move between electronic and rock without leaving the building.
The main dance floor has decent sound and a DJ booth that books local electronic talent alongside occasional international guests. The production is simpler than La Feria, but the energy compensates. The crowd here dances for themselves, not for an audience.
The second room is Blondie's secret weapon. On a good night, the DJ drops a mix of Joy Division, The Cure, Soda Stereo, and newer indie acts that gets the entire room singing. The connection between the music and the crowd in this room is something you don't find at mainstream venues.
Bar service is basic. Beer and simple cocktails are the move. The bartenders work fast and don't oversell. The crowd is notably diverse: students, artists, professionals, the LGBTQ+ community, and music nerds all mix freely. There's no VIP section and no bottle service, which says everything about the priorities here.
The Neighborhood
Blondie is located on Alameda, a major avenue, slightly outside Bellavista proper but within the broader nightlife orbit. The surrounding blocks have other bars and late-night food options. It's close enough to walk to Bellavista's main strip for a pre-club drink on Pio Nono.
Getting There
Metro Universidad de Chile (Line 1) is the closest station, about a 5-minute walk. Uber from Bellavista or Providencia costs 2,500-4,000 CLP.
Address
Alameda 2879, Santiago
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