Once an Irish bar, Areia has been transformed beyond recognition into a chill-out space that has all the angles covered: by day it's somewhere to get lunch or a snack, in the afternoon it becomes a place to chill, and by the evening the vibe has hotted up enough for a cool crowd that passes through on their nightly tour of the city. The seductive Eastern decor, along with sofas and cushions on which to lounge, can make it difficult to leave.
Open 1pm-2.30am Mon-Thur, Sun; 1pm-3am Fri, Sat.
Admission free.
I've always loved Areia ... especially after finding out that during summer they cover the floor in sand to re-create a beach atmosphere. Genius! Also, some of the nicest mojitos in town. Lots of promos on their website!
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