Torero Café is one of the places to be at this moment. Small wonder, since there is something new nearly every day.

To get the artistic vibes going, there is a stage open to whomever wants to occupy it—for stand-up comedy, theatre or live music.

“We are an artistic center and a café in one; we wanted to have a place where innovative young and educated people can gather to share ideas—a meeting of minds,” says co-owner Kara Dahl.

To get the artistic vibes going, there is a stage open to whomever wants to occupy it—for stand-up comedy, theatre or live music.

“We have a number of groups coming in regularly to act; for example, the Ishyo group has been here as well as a group of young people called Never Again that comes in twice a week to perform a kind of a soap opera,” Dahl says.

In addition there are creative writing meetings, quiz nights and salsa dance classes; traditional dance is also in the pipeline. Moreover, artists and photographers get free access to display their work.

“We encourage artists to display, and patrons to donate some money to help them. We also work with a number of studios to help up-coming artists,” explains Daddy Ruhorahoza, the other owner.

But Torero is not only for culture and entertainment, it can also be a workplace. They offer internet, and it looks like an ideal surrounding to meet clients. After work, you can relax with affordable drinks and tasty food that is delivered quickly, while enjoying some live music.

“We want it to be more like your living room, you should feel at home. People like to socialize in different ways, and we like to bring that to you at Torero,” Dahl remarks.

For this purpose, Torero also offers a vast library; so if you don’t want to socialize, just grab a book and curl up.

And if this isn’t enough for you, the Torero owners are already thinking of other ways to interest people. “We plan to start a film club,” Ruhorahoza says. “And we are open to any other ideas; if the people want it, we shall do it—there is no limit.”

Torero Café is located in the city center, opposite Chez Venant, inside the Audiotex Building.