Things to Know Before You Go

Club Teatro — San José, Costa Rica

Club Teatro isn’t just a gay bar. It’s a full-scale nightlife experience and a cornerstone of queer culture in Costa Rica. If you’re visiting San José and want one unforgettable night out, this is the place.

Below is everything you need to know so you can relax, have fun, and do it right.

🎭 What Is Club Teatro?

Club Teatro is Costa Rica’s premier LGBTQ+ nightclub, featuring three massive rooms, world-class drag shows, and a uniquely carefree (but well-run) party atmosphere.

Service options:

• Great cocktails
  
  

• Live performances & drag shows
  
  

• Dancing across multiple rooms
  
  

If RuPaul’s Drag Race queens are in Costa Rica, this is where they go.

🏛 The Three Rooms

Each room has its own personality—wander freely all night.

• La Plancha
  Emotional, cathartic, heartbreak Spanish music. Sing your soul out. Cry a little. Heal.
  
  

• La Habana
  High-energy Latin & Spanish dance music. Packed, sweaty, joyful.
  
  

• Main Dance Floor
  American pop, electronic, and club anthems with full production:
  lasers, LED walls, pyrotechnics, and choreography.
  
  

🎟 Cover & Drinks (This Is Important)

Your cover includes drinks—and this is what makes Teatro legendary.

• You pay cover at the door
  
  

• You receive a drink ticket
  
  

• You hand the ticket to the bartender → they hand you a drink
  
  

• When finished, return the empty cup → receive another drink
  
  

This includes bottled water, so staying hydrated is easy.

Drink tiers:

• General Admission: beers & seltzers
  
  

• VIP: upgraded / premium liquor
  
  

Always hand something back when asking for a drink. That’s the system—and it keeps things smooth and safe.

💰 Price

₡10,000–15,000 CRC per person
(approximately $20–$30 USD)

💵 USD is accepted.

Considering the drinks, shows, and production value, it’s an exceptional deal.

⏱ Lines & Entry

Yes—the line can wrap around the block.
No—it doesn’t take long.

• Entry moves quickly
  
  

• The crowd is well-managed
  
  

• Peak time is late (after 10:30–11 PM)
  
  

If a RuPaul girl is performing, expect a line—but it’s always worth it.

🔐 Safety & House Rules

Club Teatro is fun because it’s careful.

• Do not set your drink down. Ever.
  Staff is extremely vigilant about drink safety.
  
  

• Phone check on exit:
  When leaving, you’ll be asked to unlock your phone to confirm it’s yours.
  It’s quick, respectful, and genuinely smart.
  
  

• The vibe is carefree, not chaotic.
  You’ll feel watched over—not policed.
  
  

🕘 Hours

Current hours:

• Friday: 9 PM – 4 AM
  
  

• Saturday: 9 PM – 4 AM
  
  

Suggested expanded hours (recommended):

• Thursday: 9 PM – 2 AM (locals night / drag showcase)
  
  

• Friday: 9 PM – 4 AM
  
  

• Saturday: 9 PM – 4 AM
  
  

Thursday openings would perfectly serve tourists and locals arriving for long weekends.

📍 Location

Address:
WWG9+XV7, Avenida 16,
San José Province, San José, Pacífico 10103, Costa Rica

Phone:
+506 2256 1003

🌈 The Vibe

Club Teatro is:

• Joyful, not aggressive
  
  

• Packed, but never overwhelming
  
  

• Queer-centered, but welcoming
  
  

• High-energy with excellent crowd control
  
  

Many travelers say it’s the best club they’ve ever been to—anywhere in the world.

They’re usually right.