Cuzco
When you've had your fill of colonial religious art, investigate this pisco museum, where the wonders of the national drink are extolled, exalted and – of…
Must-see nightlife in Peru
Huaraz
Halfway up some monstrous Andean pass with a 15kg pack on your back, it's not uncommon to start dreaming of 13 Buhos with its Luchos craft beer, pool…
Lima
The 'educational' aspect of this wonderful bar might get you in the door, but it's the congenial atmosphere and outstanding original cocktails that will…
Lima
This chic mansion with themed rooms and a gorgeous patio is Barranco's newest hot spot. You know those locales that are described not as a place but a…
Trujillo
This popular place south of the center is one of the best pubs in Peru, with a classic themed front room complete with elf decorations and an elegant…
Cuzco
Billed as the best view in Cuzco, it's all that (even after climbing to the top of San Blas). Don't worry, if you come during peak hours you'll have…
Arequipa
Arequipa's first craft-beer bar is a modern but unpretentious pub in the village-like San Lázaro area. The burgers, wings and hand-cut fries are excellent…
Lima
An all-encompassing stop for beer connoisseurs and amateurs alike. A well-stocked store at the entrance provides all the ingredients and equipment you’ll…
Ayacucho
First things first: enthusiastically run Yaku is not just a bar with a lovely balcony overlooking the Plaza de Armas: it's a live-music venue, it's a…
Trujillo
This locals’ favorite shouldn’t be a secret. The tall, wood-paneled walls covered in artsy posters and the classic marble-top bar feel like a cross…
South Coast
The best place to begin your evening in Paracas, this chilled-out resto-bar has great wood-fired pizzas (S14-S52), salads and Mexican dishes (mains S16…
Puerto Maldonado
Well, we preferred Witite with the gaudy clapboard but the smartened-up version is still the classic place to party, jungle-style – a party that goes on…
Iquitos
The liveliest of several thumping Malecón bars, full of funky art, great for people-watching and always churning out loud rock-and-roll classics.
Iquitos
Locally popular lively bar with two floors and an extensive range of aphrodisiac cocktails concocted from wondrous Amazon plants.
Lima
Specializing in gin, this intimate bar is tucked along one of Barranco’s liveliest streets. It's both a chill after-office hangout and a warm-up to a wild…
Trujillo
We're not big fans of partying in shopping malls. but this smart place in the Centro Comercial Real Plaza is Trujillo's most-happening disco, with a…
South Coast
A bright little modern cafe with a sunny terrace specializing in mixed juices and shakes (S12 to S20) served in massive fish-bowl-like glasses. There's a…
Huaraz
In an energy-sapping mountain town like Huaraz, this cozy Swiss-themed drinking hole with a long bar and communal pine tables is just what the doctor…
Lima
This worn-in wood-clad bar – it was a leftist hangout in the 1960s – is one of the mellowest haunts in Barranco. Decorated with a lifetime’s worth of…
Arequipa
The name says 'museum,' but the designer slabs of stone and glass, plus the menu of more than 100 pisco (Peruvian grape brandy) varieties, says cocktail…
Lima
Amid a backlit bar and stone-and-wood interiors, Bravo’s able bartenders stir up an encyclopedic cocktail menu (try the aguaymanto sour, made with pisco…
North Coast
Travelers gravitate to this quasi-Polynesian-themed bar due to location (across from the pier), good music (U2, REM) and a popular cheap ceviche (S20),…
Trujillo
Right on the corner of the Plaza de Armas, this atmospheric bar in a colonial mansion is hands down the center's best place to drink. It has high cane…
Lima
Nuevo Mundo was one of the first craft breweries to come out of Lima, and it's now a major player on the pub scene, with a wide range of national craft…
Cuzco
With eye-popping views of the Cathedral, this upstairs bar has a dozen Peruvian microbrews on draft. You could do far worse than watch the sunset on the…
Cuzco
Walk through a bumpy inner courtyard to reach this mellow no-frills bar with 15 Peruvian artisan beers on tap – the Intipunku IPA is a sure bet for…
Arequipa
This eternally popular haunt has a rooftop terrace overlooking the Iglesia de San Francisco, a long list of crazy cocktails and a lethal happy hour every…
Lima
A popular Miraflores bar and lounge located inside the Las Brujas de Cachiche restaurant, Huaringas serves a vast array of cocktails, including a well…
Arequipa
Arequipa's only central gay club is also its best, with a slick bar and mixed-ages fun crowd that makes it unintimidating to go alone or with company…
South Coast
A strange sight in Peru, this cowboy-themed bar seems to fit perfectly with Moquegua’s rough-and-tumble frontier attitude. It's the best place in town to…
Arequipa
A seven-in-one excuse for a good night out in a sillar (white volcanic rock) building incorporating a pub (Retro), pool club (Zero), sofa bar (Chill Out),…
Cuzco
Humming to a techno beat, this happening club with live DJs is the latest of Cuzco's all-night party places. There's also rock, reggae and salsa on…
Lima
A large and lively bar with slick visuals and fun presentation. You will find a fair share of dreadlocks and a classic soundtrack of reggae, ska and dub…
South Coast
This clamorous tavern is a favorite with locals and tourists alike. It is also a showcase for artisanal wines and piscos. On weekends, the crowds show up…
Huacachina
Huacachina's only disco is a legendary raucous affair that attracts patrons from Ica in addition to travelers. There's convenient late-night fast food…
Máncora
For juices so big and so tasty they can easily replace your breakfast, head over to the best juice joint in town, where massive jugs of your favorite…
Chanchamayo Highland Coffee Café Misha
Amazon Basin
The region's waterfalls are splashed across the walls and the coffee served is first-rate – Chanchamayo coffee is now well known and well regarded – but…
Iquitos
Our favorite of the batch of party places – this complex is in a sort of stadium, with a vast open-air dance space. It is part of the Centro de…
Lima
This neighborhood bar reminiscent of old Buenos Aires beats all rivals for ambience. There’s live music on Thursdays provoking boisterous sing-alongs of…
Cuzco
A wonderful, elegant bar with attentive bartenders and drinks that merit seconds. It's popular with locals and travelers alike. Check the Facebook site…
