EcuadorEntertainment

Bar entertainment in Ecuador

  1. A

    Tijuana

    On Reina Victoria, around Santa María and Pinta, there are several wildly popular bars with packed weekend dance-floors. The area is flooded with bar-hoppers, taxis and hotdog vendors, but it's a dangerous area after dark, so don't wander far from the club entrances. Inside you're fine. Tijuana is a favorite, blasting out a broad mix of international dance music.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Ananké

    The newest branch of Ananké brings Bohemian style to the Mariscal. In addition to the tasty wood-fired pizzas, Ananké hosts an excellent lineup of musical talent including jazz, salsa, ska, funk, cumbia and reggae. Even if there’s nothing on, the outdoor courtyard is an idyllic spot for an evening drink.

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  3. C

    Naranjilla Mecánica

    One room is covered entirely in red fur and outside, grass abuts the carpet beneath a VIP hammock. Cool art adorns the walls and an ultra hip crowd sips blood-red cocktails to house and techno. In other words, it doesn't get much hipper than this.

    reviewed

  4. Kennedy Mall

    Barhopping is easy at Kennedy Mall, a concentration of bars and discos in Kennedy Norte. Most have a cover charge, but also an open bar, meaning you drink for free after paying admission.

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  5. D

    La Proa

    A beautiful and hip bar next to the MAAC cinema - you'd think you were in downtown Manhattan. La Proa has unobstructed river views and happy hour is Wednesday and Thursday from 19:00 to 22:00.

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  6. E

    Ta Güeno

    A bohemian air, friendly vibe, a wonderful candle-lit terrace overlooking Guápulo, and big pitchers of delicious canelazo make this the most popular bar in Guápulo.

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  7. DADA

    Found along the cobblestone streets of Las Peñas is DADA, at once hip and stylish and warm and welcoming. It serves beers and high-end cocktails such as $8 martinis.

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  8. Champions Bar

    This bar is a cool, laid-back hang out serving up good capahrinas (a sugarcane-based drink), cuba libres (a rum-based cocktail) and other drinks.

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  9. F

    Café Libro

    Live music, poetry slams, contemporary dance, tango, jazz and other performances draw an artsy and intellectual crowd to this handsomely set Bohemian venue.

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  10. El Galeón de Artur’s

    At the bottom of the steps in Las Peñas is El Galeón de Artur’s, a casual place for a drink if you don’t mind the loud music.

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  12. Peña Bar Mocambo

    Always popular thanks to its sidewalk bar with a funny Last-Supper-inspired mural, party atmosphere and upstairs billiards room. Near Ambato.

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  13. G

    Fuzzión

    Of the bars located along Presidente Córdova, this is the trendiest. It’s nonstop dancing from about midnight to dawn Thursday to Saturday.

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  14. La Paleta

    La Paleta is all cavelike nooks, comfy benches and dark wood. It serves beers and high-end cocktails such as $8 martinis.

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  15. Limón y Café

    An outdoor bar with a gravel floor heavy on the maritime and surf decor. Always busy on weekends. Has internet access too.

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  16. H

    Kaos

    The laid-back and British-owned Kaos has couches, pool tables and snacks - great for a good night out.

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  17. I

    Mumbai

    Quito's only martini bar, Mumbai draws a hip, moneyed crowd with its stylish, modern atmosphere.

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  18. J

    Bla, bla, bla Mykonos Café

    Bla, bla, bla Mykonos Café turns into raucous discotheques most weekend nights.

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  19. El Bongo

    This popular bar downstairs from La Panga is where most people start out the night.

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  20. K

    Macarena Lounge

    Macarena Lounge turns into raucous discotheques most weekend nights.

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  21. L

    Bar 234

    Bar 234 turns into raucous discotheques most weekend nights.

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  23. M

    Krug

    A popular brew pub, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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  24. Mumba

    An upscale club with a DJ spinning music on weekend nights.

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  25. N

    Café Toledo

    Small, mellow place for live music.

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