Café Journal mainly caters to a cool college crowd, though it also tends to attract swarms of gringos (hence its nickname Café Gringo). Locals and foreigners alike congregate here for cold beers and hard drinks (be warned—your piscola is more pisco than cola!), in a fun, funky atmosphere. Every available surface of the restaurant is covered in risqué magazine cutouts and posters, further adding to the venue’s hip-factor. The place is huge—two stories, and offers indoor and outdoor seating, as well as several dance floors. Food options include empanadas, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches, and there’s a never-ending drink menu. Prices aren’t exactly cheap, but aren’t bad for expensive Viña del Mar, and the friendly bilingual staff works hard to ensure your satisfaction.

Location:
Agua Santa 4-10

Viña del Mar, Chile

Bar

Prices: Budget

Atmosphere: Outdoor/patio dining

Menu Features:English language menu

Service Features:Internet access, large groups ok, dancing

Bar Features:Full bar, wine / beer, bring your own beer, no alcohol served

Regulations: No

Dress Code: Casual

Reservation: Not necessary

Park Options: Yes

Contact Information:
Phone: 563-2-266-6654
URL: www.cafejournal.cl

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Created: 12 Dec 2007

Updated: 19 Dec 2007

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Reviews

Traveler Reviews of Café Journal

Aquí se passa bién!

Nice people, cold and good beer (Austral, Kunstmann and always Heineken), great atmosphere and the kindness of chilean people. Totally worth it!

Traveler from Brazil on Oct 27, 2009

Cafe Journal

Sometimes there is not enough seating.

Traveler from North Carolina on Dec 08, 2008

Fun place!

I've spent many a drunken night at Café Journal. The place has a friendly, unpretentious vibe--people just go to have fun and dance the night away.

Upstairs is more intimate; nice for just chilling out with a cup of coffee and chatting with friends.

Recommended.

mrau63 from Seattle on Dec 26, 2007