Pub Restaurants in Ecuador

If you’re after a proper pub experience in Ecuador, you’ll want to head beyond the tourist traps. Quito and Guayaquil each have their own take on the pub scene, mixing local craft beers with some international favorites. In Quito, La Ronda street is a favorite hangout, where some pubs serve up more than just beer – try the local cerveza artesanal alongside a plate of ceviche or salchipapas. Guayaquil’s Zona Rosa has a handful of pubs that stay lively well into the night, and you might catch a live band playing everything from reggaeton to classic rock.

Don’t sleep on smaller cities like Cuenca, either. There are spots where expats and locals mingle over pints of foster’s or Rocoto pale ale, a Ecuadorian brand that’s surprisingly good. A good tip: head out late in the week, when pubs get livelier and sometimes offer happy hours. Also, keep an eye out for menus , some pubs serve Ecuador’s signature snacks like chifles (fried plantain chips) which go great with a beer. It’s not always fancy, but it’s all about the relaxed vibe and decent brews.