Lima

Located in a beautifully decorated historic house, Ayahuasca is your quintessential restobar. 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 favourite.

A 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 centre, 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 along with an assortment of appetizers. Visit their website for a complete list of upcoming events.

On a typical evening here, you will 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.

A youthful and boisterous vibe is what you can expect from BarBarian, where beer bottles from all over the world adorn the wall and 15 rotating taps of craft beers along with over 30 different bottle options flow freely into the late hours. The real treat here is being able to choose from its unique variety of in-house brews infused with traditional Peruvian flavours, plus your favourite bar foods to satisfy your munchies.

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 control of your hips.