Parada 77
Parada 77 has become Santo Domingo's most recognized cocktail bar, consistently ranking among the Caribbean's best. The bar team uses Dominican ingredients (cacao, tropical fruits, local rum) in cocktails that show genuine creativity. The setting is intimate: a colonial building with moody lighting and a bar where you can watch the bartenders work. The approach is serious without being stuffy. Most people start ordering from the menu and end up asking the bartender to improvise.
What to Expect
A serious cocktail bar with Caribbean soul. The drinks are exceptional, the setting is intimate, and the bartenders know their craft.
Intimate, craft-focused, and genuinely impressive.
Background jazz and soul.
Smart casual.
Cocktail enthusiasts visiting Santo Domingo.
Cards and cash accepted
Price Range
Cocktails RD$350-600
≈ €5–9 / $6–10
Hours
Mon-Sat from 6 PM to 1 AM
Insider Tip
Trust the bartender. Let them know what you like and they'll build something good. The Dominican rum cocktails are the specialty.
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