The best bars and cafés Quito

In the heart of the Plaza Foch, the nerve centre of the nightlife in the La Mariscal district, this is an excellent place to enjoy excellent home-made beers. The turtle pale ale, the black bird stout and the red llama ale are among the beers produced at the casa! All of them are named after an emblematic animal of the country, they are a bit more expensive than the usual beers served but you won't be disappointed. Good dishes on the go are also proposed.

An authentic pub like you like, with a British garden, a fireplace, a billiard table and a game of darts. Obviously, here we do not speak Spanish, but English! A warm and friendly atmosphere perfect for a beer… or a pint!

A new bar-restaurant concept in Quito, Le Zinc attracts a wealthy clientele. Modern industrial decor, subdued lighting, velvet seating, cocktail bar with a wide choice of drinks that change with the seasons (high prices)... Adjacent to the bar is the restaurant. On the menu are international dishes(picadas as starters) and local dishes such as ceviche or lomo latino, as well as pizzas, salads and burgers. A chic and trendy place. Too bad it's so noisy and only open 4 days a week.

A small friendly place perched above the church of Guápulo offering a superb view from the terrace. Two Ecuadorian friends, who fell under the charm of Guápulo, opened this place about twenty years ago. An alternative and "arty" place where the local youth and some tourists who passed the word. They serve pizzas and calzones as well as delicious meat or chicken empanadas. The liquor list is quite complete, offering wines, beers and various cocktails. Live music on some nights.

For those who want to get off the beaten track a bit, this is one of the most typical places in the city, in terms of neighbourhood bars. Here, you can meet after work, with friends or family to have a drink (or two...), chat and watch the game during the football nights. A wide range of Ecuadorian craft beers is offered here. Nothing to do with the more touristic bars located only a few meters away. Very good atmosphere to meet the inhabitants of Quito!

In the old town, quick connections and the possibility to enjoy a coffee while you are surfing.

The cheapest and most frequented cafe in Gringolandia. You can eat salads or drink all kinds of coffees and fresh fruit juice on the keyboard. The staff is made up of students who welcome you.

Restaurant bar animated with concerts. Music in vivo (live).

An alternative to the previous one, with a concert every evening of local artists, where you can eat more than drink (large international specialities, sandwiches and salads).

Located in the corner of the discos, here is a nice place with a majority of foreign tourists and originally opened in 1989 (but has moved since). This place evolves with its time and passes from the very good music, which is the key to its success. The styles are varied: salsa, Latin dance, rock, techno… and sometimes a group happens in live for the delight of the revellers.

A popular spot for locals who like to meet up after work for a drink and live music. Thursdays are usually devoted to the blues, and on Saturdays a variety of jazz bands liven up the place. To be allowed to drink alcohol, you have to order something to eat, and the choice is not very wide, but you don't come here to dine, but to enjoy the atmosphere of the place and savor the various local craft beers on the menu. A very trendy place.

Do you like coffee? Here is a good address, very frequented by the young people of Quito, where you will be able to taste coffee in all its forms. A small and pleasant patio will allow you to meet with friends or simply to spend a quiet moment far from the bustle of the city. It's a great place for breakfast with a range of homemade muffins. The smoothies and milkshakes are fresh and made to order. The welcome is friendly and there is no rush to clear the table, this is your home.

This is the capital's only Irish pub, but it's not just another Irish pub! People come here every day for a different reason. On Mondays, it's poker night: sign up, play for small token sums and meet other enthusiasts. On Tuesdays, there's a big quiz with prizes to be won. Wednesday is happy hour all night long! Thursday is an evening of live music with great Ecuadorian bands, and finally, on weekends, live DJs at the turntables to liven up the night! There's never a dull moment here!

It is in the garden of the gastronomic restaurant Chez Jérôme that you will discover this pretty cafeteria which has its own bakery where you can buy quality bread and pastries. We like to meet here for breakfast before starting the day, the coffee is good and the pastries live up to their reputation, among the best. The small glass building is very pleasant, you wouldn't think you were in the centre of a capital city! The establishment is frequented by many French people from Quito, so don't be surprised to hear them speak.