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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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Teatro Bolívar
Likely the city's most illustrious theater and definitely one of its most important, the Bolívar is currently undergoing restoration work after a fire nearly burnt it to the ground. Performances and tours - everything from theatrical works to international tango-electronica gigs - are still given. Situated between Flores and Guayaquil.
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Teatro Prometeo
Affiliated with the Casa de La Cultura Ecuatoriana, this inexpensive venue often has modern-dance performances and other shows that non-Spanish speakers can enjoy.
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Teatro Sucre
Recently restored and now standing gloriously over the Plaza del Teatro, this is the city's most historical theater. Performances range from jazz and classical music to ballet, modern dance and opera.
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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.
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Turtle's Head
English pubs have long been the rave in Quito. Turtle's is wickedly raucous with excellent beer and food.
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Vox Populi
French-owned Vox Populi is the hippest, slickest bar in the Centro Histórico (hell, it's one of the hippest in Quito). It features excellent live music from Cuban son (a slow, rhythmic dance) to Latin jazz. Get on down to a jam and start posing!
