Must-see nightlife in Central Highlands

  • Mocambo

    Baños

    Tired of the bus bachata? Guitar-hungry gringos need look no further than this joint, where the owner's laptop always has a classic playlist cued up, from…

  • El Abuelo

    Central Highlands

    This hole-in-the-wall pub has just five cozy tables but plenty of character. There's a well-stocked bar with a lengthy cocktail list and local cerveza…

  • La Tostaduria

    Baños

    Java junkies can get a fix at this hole-in-the-wall coffee joint. The beans from Loja, Pichincha and Imbabura are roasted inside the small shop.

  • Beer Garden

    Riobamba

    Defying expectations based on its name, Beer Garden is, in fact, an indoor bar, serving a range of local cerveza artesanales (craft beers), sandwiches and…

  • Leprechaun

    Baños

    One of the hottest spots in town, this large complex (in Spanish pronunciation, lep-reh-chown) has a bonfire in the back patio, dancing in the middle and…

  • El Templario

    Central Highlands

    In an arched-roof grotto setting, this microbrew pub and coffee shop has four homemade beers from nearby Baños (though some may be a bit challenging to…

  • Stray Dog

    Baños

    This brewpub features artisanal offerings like light Llamas’ Breath Belgian and bold Stray Dog Stout. There's a small bar menu to balance out the bevvies …

  • Gas Plaza

    Riobamba

    This buzzy new complex contains US-style sports bars and fast-food joints fashioned out of shipping containers.

  • Los Vinitos

    Central Highlands

    This cozy two-story bar is perfect for quietly conspiring in a corner. It’s one of our faves.