Antigua
Put your Gallo beer down for one moment and get to the forefront of Guatemala's craft-brewing revolution at the Antigua Brewing Company. Sup its signature…
Must-see nightlife in Guatemala
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Guatemala City
This small spot for craft beers and cocktails is dedicated to the author Julio Cortázar, as aficionados will know from the name Rayuela (one of the author…
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Quetzaltenango
On the plaza end of the elegant Pasaje Enríquez, alive day and night with a healthy mix of Guatemalans and foreigners quaffing Cabro by the liter, the…
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Quetzaltenango
For chocolate aficionados, this is a shrine. Made from scratch on the premises, the chocolate is velvety smooth and served in a variety of beverages: the…
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Panajachel
This cafe has made Panajachel a major crossroads for coffee aficionados. When he's not roasting beans, the Bay Area owner/head barista spends his time…
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Antigua
This alternative cafe is a vertically oriented space that takes up an absurdly narrow corner of an old building (grab the rope to reach the upper level)…
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Antigua
Holding a key corner of Antigua's nightlife corridor, Reilly's packs in both Guatemalans and gringos on weekends. The sprawling pub has several bars, but…
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Quetzaltenango
This offbeat cafe-bar is a point of reference for travelers and language students, with quirky decor and art installations. It serves a good range of…
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Antigua
Tucked right next to the Santa Catalina arch is this small but perfectly formed wine bar with an extensively sourced cellar. Wine by the glass starts at…
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Antigua
Just off Parque Central, this sprawling bar tavern has wall-length sofas, murals of literary and sports heroes, and board games. Upstairs is a popular and…
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Panajachel
As the name suggests, this party center unfolds beneath a thatched-roof shelter (actually two), with a beachy ambience. It's popular with volunteer…
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San Pedro La Laguna
To savor a shot of the coffee grown on the surrounding slopes (and roasted here), head for this thatched-roof structure on the way up from the Pana dock…
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Antigua
Something of a local institution, this downbeat little bar is a point of reference for Antigua's budding young Burroughses and Kerouacs. It's also the…
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San Pedro La Laguna
D'Juice Girls are young Hebrew-speaking Tz'utujil women who squeeze the tropical fruits of Guatemala into supernutritious combos, such as carrot-ginger…
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Guatemala City
This superhip (but not studiously so) little watering hole is set in a colonial arcade that's said to have a hundred doors (hence the name) and is…
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Antigua
It's quite a party most nights at this split-level disco near the Santa Catalina arch: plenty of selfies, vapor shots and EDM form the scene. To take a…
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San Pedro La Laguna
Bar Sublime is the current epicenter of San Pedro's party scene. During the day its lakefront terraces are pretty relaxed and you can enjoy good…
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Antigua
Crowds move to Latin rhythms or EDM most nights at this boisterous hall, encouraged by the skills of the DJs and abundant cheap liquor (happy hour 5pm to…
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Quetzaltenango
There's no mistaking what's on offer at this refreshingly unfashionable spot. The pool tables are worn and the cues crooked, but this ramshackle clubhouse…
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Guatemala City
Genetic has been hosting Guatemala's gay crowd since the '70s, although these days it gets a mixed crowd and is one of the best places in town to go for…
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Guatemala City
You can't actually stay here, but the downmarket renovated lobby of this classic hotel is one of Zona 1's better-looking bars. It also hosts one of the…
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Antigua
Ensconced in the nightlife patio just northeast of Parque Central, this highly agreeable little lounge puts the focus on two great pick-me-ups: there's an…
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Quetzaltenango
With specially designed viewing counters overlooking the Parque Centro América, this lively cafe-bar on the upper level of the Pasaje Enríquez makes a…
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Antigua
Spirits are high at the aptly dubbed Snug, a real hole-in-the-wall bar and favourite expat drinking scene. Green walls, harps and Guinness add a hint of…
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Antigua
As much Guatemala weekender spot as tourist hangout, the 'wacky monkey' serves up a good blend of comfort foods and local dishes, as well as ice-cold…
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Panajachel
Like a Hard Rock by the lake, this lively little pub hosts plugged-in bands nightly from 9pm. It's popular with Guatemala City youth, who settle in for…
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Antigua
The liveliest dance floor in town is packed with Guatemalan youth toward the weekend. DJs pump out cumbias (Colombian dance tunes) and reggaetón most…
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Quetzaltenango
This tiny pub packs in a mixed crowd, so count on a bilingual evening. Whether there's live music, a heated trivia quiz (Tuesday) or karaoke (Thursday),…
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San Pedro La Laguna
This boisterous pub on the path between the two docks has one of the most happening happy hours in town (5pm to 8pm). Every night has a different theme;…
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Guatemala City
A well-established gay disco-bar in a former private house near the city center with drag shows and theme parties most weekends. Once called Black & White…
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Cobán
About as close as this town gets to a mega-disco, with balcony seating and bow-tied waitstaff.
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Panajachel
This open-air lounge at the end of Calle Santander is the place to enjoy those dream-like volcano sundowns. In high season, there's live music Friday to…
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Panajachel
This Korean-run cafe is heaven for coffee connoisseurs. The youthful staff set up a formidable range of espresso variations, from 'Brown Cloud' (a small…
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Quetzaltenango
The apt name of this split-level corner joint might describe any of the beer-guzzling, sports-viewing establishments along the south side of the Pasaje…
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Antigua
This rooftop bar is deservedly popular for sunset drinks and snacks with a panorama, weather permitting. Below deck, there's a candlelit tiki bar with…
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Panajachel
This strobe-lit disco-bar is the anchor of Pana's little Zona Viva. Check out the phantasmagoric marquee before you cross the threshold – if it doesn't…
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Antigua
A former cinema, this upstairs space is a popular party bar for backpackers and Antigua's younger crowd. Cheap drinks, banging music and plenty of bar…
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Panajachel
DJs keep the multitudes moving here with a spirited mix of bachata, house, salsa and reggaetón. There are as many discount drinks promotions as there are…
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San Pedro La Laguna
Some nights are more alegres than others at this long-running upstairs pub at the corner up from the Pana dock, but it remains a watering hole for San…
