What does .bar mean?
Registry operator: Punto 2012 Sociedad Anonima Promotora de Inversion de Capital Variable — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .bar is actually used for
Every developer who sees a .bar domain thinks of foo.bar. If that's your audience, it's a wink; if you run a cocktail bar, it's just a good address.
Is .bar a country code or generic domain?
.bar is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .bar?
.bar is operated by Punto 2012 Sociedad Anonima Promotora de Inversion de Capital Variable. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2014.
Can anyone register a .bar domain?
Yes — .bar is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: Short, literal, great for actual bars — with a nerdy bonus double meaning for dev tools (foo.bar). For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .bar review.