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Bar entertainment in Peru

  1. A

    Los 13 Buhos

    Located upstairs from Makondos, the 13 Owls is a chilled-out bar that is the most popular place in town to kick back and chat in the early evening while listening to excellent, funky sounds. Warm lighting flickers over graffiti-covered walls and climbing paraphernalia clings to the rafters, while couches help you ease into the evening’s frivolities over a cold Crystal.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Juanito’s

    This worn-in woody bar – it was a leftist hangout in the 1960s – is one of the mellowest haunts in Barranco. Decorated with a lifetime’s worth of theater posters, this is where the writerly set arrives to swig chilcano de pisco and deconstruct the state of humanity. There’s no sign; look for the crowded room lined with wine bottles.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Positive Vibrations

    This rock and reggae travelers’ haunt is always jumping. The enthusiastic young staff all dream of being DJs someday, and friendly service lives up to the promise of the bar’s name. The eye-popping, UV-painted toilet is a little hard on the cortexes by the end of happy hour, but nobody’s complaining.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Déjà Vu

    With a rooftop terrace overlooking the church of San Francisco, this eternally popular haunt has a long list of crazy cocktails and a delicious happy hour every evening. After dark, decent DJs keep the scene alive on weekdays and weekends alike.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Tai Lounge

    One of Lima's most exclusive spots, Tai Lounge draws the cream of young limeños, who appreciate the plush lounging areas, cool outside patios and suave clientele. It also hosts a good Thai restaurant.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Andean Garden Club

    Owned by the same people as the X-treme Bar, this laid-back option has an outdoor garden setting and sells beer and snacks, plus it has a climbing wall for the perennially active. Just don’t drink and climb.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Mama Africa

    A favorite with Israelis, Mama Africa is the classic backpackers’ hangout, usually packed with people sprawled across cushions or swaying to rock and reggae rhythms. Happy hour is 8:30pm to 11pm.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Ributo Bar

    This pleasant bar on the corner of the plaza great for a quiet tipple and a chat with your friends. It attracts a younger, livelier crowd on weekends, when there is live music or hot DJs.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Vagamundo Travel Bar

    Opens late morning and has erratic hours. Come in for a beer, snack and a game of foosball. Enjoy rock and blues while perusing the many maps on the walls, or sit outside on the patio.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Istanbul

    Owned by the same folks as El Turko, this Middle Eastern–themed bar with stained-glass windows and overstuffed couches offers exotic liquor concoctions, beers and jet-fuel coffee.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Punta G

    Another cosmopolitan bar frequented by the in crowd, the intimate Punta G boasts some terrific cocktails. There's no sign; look for the white doors.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Media Naranja

    You can’t miss the enormous, brightly colored flags that hang over this boisterous outdoor Brazilian bar-cafe where the cachaça flows like water.

    reviewed

  14. M

    La Posada del Mirador

    A low-key, 2nd-story drinking establishment, the clifftop Posada del Mirador has outdoor tables great for catching the sunset.

    reviewed

  15. Av Dolores

    Beyond the tourist haunts, the hottest local action is to be had at nightclubs strung along Av Dolores .

    reviewed

  16. N

    Wahio’s

    A large and lively bar with a fair share of dreadlocks and a classic soundtrack of reggae, ska and dub.

    reviewed

  17. O

    Taberna Magía Negra

    A bar-gallery with good local art, beer and pizza – plus great music.

    reviewed

  18. Tezao Restaurant & Bar

    Tezao Restaurant & Bar boasts an open-air 2nd-floor terrace.

    reviewed

  19. Big Brother

    Big Brother a bar across the street from Ampu, stays open late.

    reviewed

  20. Ampu

    Ampu a bar across the street from Big Brother, stays open late.

    reviewed

  21. El Uno Mas

    The bar El Uno Mas next door to Wasicha is a locals' hangout.

    reviewed

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  23. P

    Brenchley Arms

    A popular hangout with foreign travelers in Lima, this mellow British-style pub has games of darts and a selection of Peruvian draft beers.

    reviewed