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1. Ayahuasca
Barranco | Bars/PubsThe refurbished 19th-century mansion that houses Ayahuasca would be worth visiting even if it wasn't Barranco's chicest bar. The wild decor—it is named for the hallucinogen used by Amazonian tribes—and light menu only adds to the allure.
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2. Bar Hotel Maury
El CentroThis handsomely wood-paneled hotel bar is where the pisco sour took on its definitive final form. The man responsible, Don Eloy Cuadros, has learned his trade well: after 60 years on the job, he still whips up refreshing cocktails that are a perfect break from sightseeing in El Centro.
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3. Barra 55
Barranco | Bars/PubsThis stylish lounge has quickly become Lima's hippest night spot. The décor is Nordic; the drink of choice, gin and tonic; the cuisine, tapas. There's no sign outside, but the super-cool welcome from the bartenders makes it clear you're in the right place.
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4. Barranco Beer Company
Barranco | Brewpubs/Beer GardensBored with Peru's beer selection? This microbrewery a block north of Barranco's Parque Municipal not only offers several house brews, but also has sandwiches on home-baked bread, empanadas, and blue-corn pizza.
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5. Bitter Cocktail Club
Bars/PubsThe bartenders at this hipster grotto have really nailed the speakeasy vibe: you need to request a password through the bar's website to be allowed to enter. What awaits you inside are some of the most delicious drinks in Lima, as well as red curtains, leather sofas, and a generally cool vibe.
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6. Brisas del Titicaca
El Centro | Themed EntertainmentRun by a nonprofit cultural association, this supper-club theater showcases Peru's colorful danzas folklóricas, especially those from Puno, near Lake Titicaca. The music, costumes, and virtuosic footwork evoke the joyous frenzy of the region's Virgen de la Candelaria festival. Take a cab when you go; the theater is a bit hard to find.
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7. Carnaval
Bars/PubsThis posh cocktail emporium is the brainchild of Aaron Díaz, former beverage director at Astrid y Gastón and expert mixologist at high-end bars throughout Latin America. Using ingredients such as green Chartreuse, elderberry juice, and mescal, he whips up drinks that have Lima's smart set raving. The snacks are outstanding, too.
Av. Pardo y Aliaga 662, inside an office building, San Isidro, Lima, Peru986-787–755 -
8. Chocolate Bar
Bars/PubsAbove the restaurant Como Agua Para Chocolate, Chocolate Bar has the best selection of tequila in Lima and serves a great margarita.
Pancho Fierro 108, San Isidro, Lima, 27, Peru01-222–0174 -
9. Cocodrilo Verde
Miraflores | Live MusicTwo blocks west of Parque Kennedy, Cocodrilo Verde features some of Peru's best musicians, plus visiting acts that play everything from jazz to salsa and bossa nova. Shows start anytime between 9 and 11 pm, depending on the night.
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10. El Bolivarcito
El Centro | Bars/PubsThis popular bar just to the right of the Hotel Bolívar's entrance overlooks the Plaza San Martín and makes a wicked pisco sour. Or step inside to the main bar and restaurant, which offer tables on an elevated terrace and a more subdued setting.
Gran Hotel Bolívar, Jr. de la Unión 958, Lima, Lima, 01, Peru01-619–7171 -
11. El Tayta
Miraflores | Live MusicOn the second floor of an old building across from Parque Kennedy, El Tayta has live guitar music (mostly Latin pop) performed by duos or trios.
Av. José Larco 437, Lima, Lima, 18, Peru01-242–4958Nightlife Details
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12. Huaringas
Miraflores | Bars/PubsOccupying several floors of a lovely old house next to the restaurant Brujas de Cachiche, Huaringas is a pleasant place for a drink, though it can get packed on weekends.
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13. Jazz Zone
Miraflores | Live MusicIt's easy to miss the Jazz Zone, hidden in a colonial-style shopping complex called El Suche. Head up a bright-red stairway to the dimly lit second-story lounge for performances of everything from Latin jazz to blues and flamenco, with salsa or other dance music on weekends. Shows start at 10:30.
Pje. El Suche, Av. La Paz 656, Lima, Lima, 18, Peru01-241–8139Nightlife Details
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14. Juanito
Barranco | Bars/PubsFacing Barranco's main square is one of the neighborhood's most venerable establishments, though the premises definitely veer toward the bare-bones and bohemian. Built by Italian immigrants in 1905, the former pharmacy is packed nightly with limeños drawn by the cheap drinks, historic setting, and ham sandwiches.
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15. La Candelaria
BarrancoDrawing a mix of locals and foreigners, La Candelaria is located in an attractive art deco building a couple blocks east of Barranco's Parque Municipal. The restaurant, where food and drink are à la carte, opens at 9 pm, and shows (there's a cover charge) combining the folklores of the coast, mountains, and jungle start at 10:30 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Av. Bolognesi 292, Lima, Lima, 04, Peru01-247–1314Nightlife Details
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16. La Cuina de Bonilla
Miraflores | Tapas BarsOne of a dozen bars on Calle Manuel Bonilla, La Cuina is known for its ample selection of tapas—from mushrooms sautéed with garlic to tortilla española (Spanish omelet)—and selection of microbrewery beers, but the tables out front are a nice spot for a drink.
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17. La Dama Juana
Barranco | Themed EntertainmentThe most tourist-friendly peña, La Dama Juana offers 90-minute shows in an atmospheric Spanish-colonial-style building in Barranco. Performances start at 8:30 pm, and a traditional Peruvian buffet is served from 7:30 to 10 pm. There's also a Sunday show that starts at 2:30 pm; the buffet opens at 12:20.
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18. La Noche
Barranco | Live MusicLa Noche is in a funky old house at the far end of the pedestrian street lined with bars known as El Bulevar de Barranco. The building includes a concert hall with a separate entrance (and admission fee) where local rock, Latin pop, and jazz bands perform. It's a great place for a drink even if you don't see the show.
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19. La Oficina
Barranco | Themed EntertainmentThis lively peña is one of the most famous in the city. Weekend shows of Afro-Peruvian music from the country's south coast culminate with a brindis (toast) around 2 am, when hundreds of pisco-sour glasses are raised.
Cl. Enrique Barrón 441, Lima, Lima, Peru01-247–6544Nightlife Details
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20. La Posada del Ángel
Barranco | Live MusicLa Posada del Ángel is decorated with a wild collection of antiques and art, including statues of angels. It's one of the few bars in Barranco suited to conversation, and guitarists perform Latin American classics from 10 pm to 2 am. The bar has two more locations just down the street at Prolongación San Martín 157 and Avenida Pedro de Osma 222.
Av. Pedro de Osma 164, Lima, Lima, 04, Peru01-247–0341
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