El Dragón

Housed in a beautifully decorated historic house, Ayahuasca is your quintessential cocktail bar. Comfortable sofas, dimmed lights, high-quality food and an extensive list of pisco-based drinks are all part of the experience here. The Ayahuasca sour is a local favorite!

Turn-of-the-century mansion turned into a funky restobar where multiple rooms, each decorated with a different theme invite you to a fun and unforgettable night. Added to this are an outdoor patio, a vibrant terrace and a healthy dose of live music topped off with their beloved brick oven pizza.

Conceived as a bar and a cultural center, this old restored mansion in Barranco is probably one of the best venues to catch a live show in Lima. Local bands take the stage while the bar offers an array of drinks and the kitchen caters an assortment of appetizers. Mondays are reserved for jazz, free…

When it comes to pisco-based drinks, Huaringas gives most Peruvian bars a run for their money. Located on top of the Brujas de Cachiche restaurant in Miraflores, this modern bar is the perfect spot to unwind with a few cocktails after a day exploring the city – especially when you combine them with flavorful appetizers…

On a typical evening here, you'll find a young-at-heart party crowd sipping cocktails while tapping their feet to the greatest hits from the 80s and 90s. Drinks are a bit on the pricey side, but the exquisite atmosphere matched by tasty tapas make it all worth it.

Primarily known for its extensive selection of gin, Barra 55 is the perfect spot to either start or end a night out. In addition to various well crafted cocktails, they also offer a mouth-watering tapas menu and relaxing jazz playing in the background.

A youthful and boisterous vibe is what you can expect from BarBarian, where beer bottles from all over the world adorn the wall and over 20 rotating taps of craft beers flow freely into late hours. The real treat here is being able to choose from its unique variety of in-house brews infused with traditional…

Hop on board the Orient Express heading towards a fun and unique Peruvian night. Decorated as an old European train carriage, this quirky little bar is the perfect spot to enjoy exclusive and classic cocktails, including the famous pisco sour, along with some snacks and good music in an intimate atmosphere with the flair of…

For an authentic criollo and Afro-Peruvian experience, be sure to book a table at Peña Don Porfirio. Performances by local dancers accompanied by live music continue to attract both locals and tourists every Friday night. The food menu is also worth exploring although the highlight of your night will definitely be the lively fiesta taking…

Local bands and DJs will keep you moving your feet and your body too at this popular nightclub in Barranco. Music styles change daily and it ranges from electronic to reggae, to rock, and even jazz.