Kaoba Liquid Music
Kaoba Liquid Music (Baquerizo Moreno y Av. 12 de Octubre, Quito) – located across the street from Swissotel, this is another hot spot for local college students. This is a popular place for birthday and bachelorette parties. Mostly DJ-driven dance and Latin rock & pop music is played here.
Excess Club Uio
Excess Club Uio
Excess Club Uio (Plaza Foch/Marsical Foch y Reina Victoria, Quito) – this is another party destination at Plaza Foch (playing everything from “Top 40” international pop music, to Latin Rock, as well as House music, and even some Salsa and Reggaeton. College girls sometimes throw bachelorette parties there.
El Pobre Diablo
El Pobre Diablo
El Pobre Diablo (Isabel la Católica E12-06, e/La Floresta, Quito) – located a walk away from the popular Mariscal district, this is a laidback nightpot that plays live jazz music (on Wednesdays & Saturdays), and serves decent food. The crowd that shows up here tends to be mature (30 and above).
El Aguijón
El Aguijón
El Aguijón (José Calama E-7-35 y Reina Victoria, Quito) – located just blocks from Parque la Alameda, this nightspot plays a mix of Salsa and other Latin rhythms mainly to a local crowd. On some nights, there’s karaoke singing with a back-up live band.
Café Habano Bar
Café Habano Bar
Café Habano Bar – Divina Nicotina (Escalinata “Diego Noboa y Arteta”, Escalón 10, Guayaquil) – this is one of the first nightspots that tourists run into while exploring both the Cerro Santa Ana area, and the nearby Malecon 2000 (a.k.a. Malecon Simon Bolivar). The interior’s rustic décor (tavern-like vibe, wooden tables) is easy to spot, and much of the music here is jazz and blues (appealing to a mature crowd). On occasion, there are also Salsa and rock-en-espanol bands who perform live here.
Café Libro
Café Libro
Café Libro (Calle Leonidas Plaza N 23-56, entre Wilson y Veintimilla, Quito) – this is an artsy nightspot which occasionally books poetry readings and other book events. Aside from that, a mature (over 30) crowd is encouraged to party here on Friday & Saturday evenings (to a variety of music – from Jazz to Tango, Salsa, and rock en espanol). Tango events are sometimes booked here on Wednesday evenings.
Bungalow 6
Bungalow 6
Bungalow 6 (Diego de Almagro N24-151 y José Calama, Quito) – located in Quito’s Mariscal district, Bungalow 6 is a magnet for visiting foreigners. A mix of international pop & rock music, as well as Salsa, Reggae, and other musical genres are often played here. Wednesday night there is “Ladies Night”, which always draws in more local women.
Voila Bistro Jardin
Voila Bistro Jardin
Voila Bistro Jardin (Av. Coruña #30-88 y Ernesto Caamaño, Quito) – food lovers will be attracted to this restaurant, due to the fact that it serves something rarely found elsewhere: Swiss fondue! This restaurant has been highly rated by international travelers (for its food, ambiance, and service) on travel websites such as TripAdvisor.com To no surprise, TripAdvisor itself gave this restaurant an accolade in 2015.
Trattoria Sole e Luna
Trattoria Sole e Luna
Trattoria Sole e Luna (Whimper N31-29 y Av. La Coruña, Quito) – this is a popular Italian restaurant located near one of Quito’s northern districts. Items there range from pastas & spaghetti, to seafood items like Shrimp Scampi Tilapia alla Siciliana. Traditional Italian desserts like Tiramusi are also available here. This restaurant was awarded a certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor.com in 2015.
Octava de Corpus
Octava de Corpus
Octava de Corpus (Junín E2-167, San Marcos, Quito) – this restaurant, located in a colonial house in the historic center of Quito, is noted not only for its fine dining, but the cozy atmosphere that it provides. Its wine selection is also recommended. Diners feel as if they’re dining in someone’s home (as opposed to being at a regular restaurant). Reason enough for visitors to choose this restaurant whenever they’re in Quito.
