3 September 2009
By Jonathan Jackson, Photography Chris Sataua
On the other side of the nondescript white wall with the large, rusty iron gate are barrels, empty beer crates, and wood ironing boards…and these are just some of the objects living a second life, reincarnated as tables in the outdoor area of Managua’s Bar Fussion.
Inside, the lounge gives off a bohemian vibe, where the furnishings are possibly the only things more eclectic than the music. Antique cameras and even a door hang from the ceiling. Masks, murals and paintings cover the walls. The warm atmosphere is reminiscent of a San Francisco coffee shop, but with cold beer playing the role of hot coffee.
At night Fussion comes alive, though you might not know it from the outside. There are no neon lights, no giant inflatable beer bottles, there’s not even a sign out front. If the metal door is open, so is the bar.
Typically open after 7pm Thursday through Sunday, Fussion is a great place to relax and chill. Concerts on the weekends attract bigger crowds and it isn’t uncommon on a busy night to see musicians such as Clara Grün or Perrozompopo behind the bar helping owner Atahuallpa Mejia bartend. This unique venue has become one of the best places in Nicaragua to see and hear the country’s most cutting edge and creative music.
Address: Los Robles, de la Funeraria Monte de los Olivos 1 cuadra y 10 metros al norte, frente a La Hora del Taco, Managua
Tel: (505) 8476 6125
