Treff Pub Aleman is a cozy, traditional German-themed pub, where you can enjoy the best music of the 80s and 90s, play at the pool table and of course, try some of the best beers from all around the world, as well as many tasty appetizers and snacks. Established in 1993 two German friends (actually one German and the other one Austrian), this was one of the first places in Lima serving the best German beers.Currently owned and run by Peruvian partners, it maintains its quality and is still an excellent choice to spend a good time with friends. Open hours: 7pm-3am.
Local Expert tip: TIP: Drink options are not limited to beers: there are many cocktails and drinks based on pisco, whisky, scotch, gin, rum, tequila and even vodka. There is also a good wine selection and a many internationational cocktails to choose from, as well as German and Peruvian snacks and appetizers.
This a very tourist-friendly spot in the heart of Miraflores, where you can alternate with locals while enjoying some drinks, lots of music and live shows: all in all, this is a place to meet people and make friends. This place combines some Andean culture elements (hence the name, "Tayta", a quechua word meaning "Dad"), with the traditional concept of bar, and as an example of this you will see modern elements lined up with some antiques. But this is a bar intended to promote friendly chatter and conversation, a concept that nowadays is becoming harder to find. Order your Pisco Tayta (the drink of the house) and have a complete experience!
Local Expert tip: Check its webpage and Facebook accounts often, for information on special offers, events schedule and news. There is a live show almost every night (11pm) and they are usually very good; and you may ask the owners to have an open mic for you on Mondays.
This nice, quite rustic caf� is not a night club nor a dance spot, but does schedule some live music shows regularly, and in a few years has become quite a referent regarding bohemian coffee places, especially among young people. Run by the Keenan family, Caf� Z offers breakfasts, menu options for lunch, sandwiches that can perfectly fit as lunch or as an on-the-go dinner: but you can also find salads, pizzas, and empanadas (stuffed with beef or poultry). Of course, they serve many Peruvian coffees, freshly brewed, and many tea blends, as well as fruit juices, soft drinks, wines and cocktails.
Local Expert tip: Check their Facebook page for information on their live music shows and their schedules. When you buy any coffee or tea you can ask for a loyalty card (buy 9 drinks to get the 10th for free). And be patient, service can be a bit slow sometimes, especially at nights.
For any visitor, Brisas del Titicaca is a must, since it is an absolute winner three-in-one combination: a lively night show, colorful Peruvian folklore on stage, and an enjoyable Peruvian dinner... and drinks, to choose from soft drinks, beer, pisco sours or any other liquors. So, not only will you have an overview of the Peruvian folklore�s richness without moving from your seat, but also fun is guaranteed. The folk dancers are the best in town; the show alternates their live performances with moments for the attendants to have fun on the dance floor. There is live Peruvian and Latin American until 2:30am, but the fun continues with recorded music until the place closes its doors.
Local Expert tip: Tickets are on sale via Teleticket.com and we strongly suggest the weekend shows (Thursday-Friday-Saturday) since they are more complete. Take note that tickets for these days are more expensive (range from S/.38 to S/.58 soles). However, there are also shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, significantly cheaper because of the lower demand.
The best spot in Lima for electronic music, with some of the best Peruvian DJs spinning here, as well as some guest international ones, too. Located at Larcomar Shopping Center, in Miraflores, this dance club draws a young, yuppie and noisy crowd during all night long. This is a large, quite dark space organized in two main areas and several bars, so drinks are always easy to order. And since the place is oriented towards the sea, if at any moment it gets too full or if you need a break from so much dancing, you can sit relax at the patio and maybe socialize a bit.
Local Expert tip: Check their webpage often for a complete event calendar, and remember to check their Facebook group updates, since you can access to memberships, special promotions, events, discounts, and register yourself at an event's guest list (if you are not registered you will be charged 100 soles for the entrance).
This another theme bar, or maybe we should call it a temple dedicated to spreading the virtues of pisco-based drinks, specially "chilcanos". Its owner and manager, Roberto Melendez, is also regularly creating new pisco-based mixings at this small yet cozy and friendly spot. Capit�n Mel�ndez also maintains the traditional Peruvian drink recipes, but not only that: there is also a small cafeteria, that serves excellent sandwiches, specially those made of ham and cheeses. There are some Peruvian coffees as well. A welcoming atmosphere is granted, and very often, you will find 2x1 offers in pisco-sours and chilcanos de pisco in the evenings.
Local Expert tip: Don't miss the "Tertuliando con el Capit�n" (Chatting with the Captain) tasting meetings, conducted by the Roberto Melendez (the owner) every Thursday night, since there�s always something new to try: fun and friendly chatter is guaranteed, usually until very past midnight.
The most popular and well known spot in Lima's gay/lesbian scene, it has gone through some careful remodeling and now it has place for some 500 guests, including straight ones (yes, they are welcome). Vale Todo hosts some of the most spectacular drag-queen shows in the city, performing live on the stage above the bar. If you decide to come, bring some friends and get ready to stay until very late, since the best shows and events are usually scheduled around 2am, 3am. Vale Todo has also another spot at Lima South Beaches, in Playa Pulpos, located at the Km. 41 of the Panamericana Sur highway.
Local Expert tip: These drag shows are really excellent, and you will even see some perfect impersonations of celebrities like Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and many others. Fun is guaranteed!
One of the most popular bars in town, this place has several socializing spaces, from the ground to the attic. They specialize in pisco-based drinks, focusing of course in the Peruvian pisco-sour; but they have elevated it to a new dimension, mixing it with local and tropical fruits. In addition to the classical pisco sour, we strongly recommend the passionfruit pisco sour, and the one prepared with coca leaves, known as the "witch" or "brujo sour". On a regular day you will find here many locals relaxing after work, with one of the many kind of piscos, whose prices range between 18 and 25 soles. Live music on weekends.
Local Expert tip: The perfect place for trying new flavors, meeting the locals and having a great time. Every day, all Double Sours cost the same as Single ones until 9pm. And don't miss the variety of Chilcanos, too. Or try something completely different: the "martini pisquero de maracuy� achocolatado" (Pisco Martini with chocolate and passionfruit).
