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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).

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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.

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Ananké

Ananké (Almagro y Pinto, Quito) – located in the trendy La Mariscal district, this nightspot often hosts an eclectic line-up of live bands and artists (playing various genres of music, from Jazz to Salsa, Ska, Funk, Cumbia, and Reggae). This venue also has an outdoor courtyard. For those who get hungry, this place also serves […]