La Cacibajagua
La Cacibajagua is a Zona Colonial bar with Dominican craft cocktails, traditional ingredients, and a more contemporary approach to local drinking culture. The setup combines preserved colonial setting with modern cocktail program.
Where to stay near La Cacibajagua
Hotels close to Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo.
What to Expect
A contemporary Zona Colonial cocktail bar with Dominican ingredients and craft approach.
Contemporary cocktail bar in preserved colonial setting.
Lounge electronica, bachata, modern Caribbean kept moderate
Smart casual
Cocktail enthusiasts, date nights, and travelers wanting modern Dominican drinking culture.
Cards, USD accepted, DOP
Price Range
Beer 200-350 DOP, cocktails 350-650 DOP, signatures 500-800 DOP, mains 500-1,200 DOP
Cocktails ~$5.50-10.50/~5-9.50 EUR, mains ~$8-19/~7-17 EUR
Hours
Tue-Sat 5 PM to 2 AM
Insider Tip
The signature cocktails use traditional Dominican ingredients in modern preparations. The bartenders take recommendations seriously.
Full Review
La Cacibajagua occupies a building in Zona Colonial with the layout combining preserved colonial architectural details with modern cocktail bar fittings. The interior runs proper cocktail bar format with bar counter as centerpiece, seating arranged for conversation, and the colonial setting providing visual differentiation from typical cocktail bars elsewhere.
The cocktail program is the venue's distinctive feature. The bartenders work with traditional Dominican ingredients (Brugal rum, Mama Juana, local fruits like guava and passionfruit, traditional Caribbean spices) in modern craft cocktail preparations. The signature menu rotates seasonally with about 15-20 drinks split between classics with twists and original signatures.
The pricing sits at the upper end of Zona Colonial cocktail bar range. Cocktails at 350-650 DOP, signatures at 500-800 DOP. The kitchen handles small plates and a few mains alongside the drinks.
The atmosphere stays calm and conversation-focused throughout the evening. Music plays at moderate volume. The crowd is heavily cocktail enthusiasts, date couples, and the more sophisticated portion of the Zona Colonial tourist flow.
The Neighborhood
Zona Colonial is the historic colonial heart of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO-listed district with cobblestone streets, colonial-era architecture, and a developed bar and restaurant scene built into the preserved historical setting. La Cacibajagua sits in Zona Colonial among the cocktail bar cluster.
Getting There
Uber from anywhere in central Santo Domingo costs 200-400 DOP. The Zona Colonial is walkable end to end; most venues are within 5-10 minutes of each other on foot.
Address
Calle Mercedes 319, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Onno's Bar
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Pat'e Palo European Brasserie
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La Alpargatería
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SOS Bar
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Parada 77
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Jalao
Live merengue and bachata restaurant-bar facing Parque Colón, opened by the team behind Lulú and Pat'e Palo. Cover charge applies on weekend nights when the house band plays.