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( 247-4609; Jirón Zapita 203; 5pm-1am Mon-Thu, 5pm-3am Fri & Sat; )
In a
creaky old mansion, this funky and congenial bar has multiple rooms and a balcony with
sea views (also perfect for people-watching). Local 20- and 30-somethings start their
night out here with tapas and the daily two-for-one that goes until 9pm.
Wahio's
( 477-4110; Plaza Espinosa; Thu-Sat)
A large and lively bar with a fair share of
dreadlocks and a classic soundtrack of reggae, ska and dub.
BAR
Entertainment
Some of the best events in the city - film screenings, art exhibits, theatre and dance - are
put on by the various cultural institutes, some of which have several branches. Check indi-
vidual websites, newspapers or the web portal
The Peru Guide
(
www.theperuguide.com
)
for listings.
Live Music
Many restaurants and bars feature small local acts, while bigger bands tend to play at the
casinos or sporting arenas. The following venues are the current best-known live-music
spots.
El Dragón
( 477-5420;
www.eldragon.com.pe
;
Av Nicolás de Pierola 168, Barranco; cover up to
S20; Thu-Sat)
With live music or DJs, this popular venue draws a diverse crowd for
Latin rock,
tropicalismo,
soul and funk.
LIVE MUSIC
Cocodrilo Verde
( 242-7583; Francisco de Paola 226, Miraflores; minimum tab S20; 6:30pm-late
Mon-Sat)
With great bands that range from popular music to jazz and bossa nova, this hip
lounge is good for a night out.
LIVE MUSIC
La Noche
LIVE MUSIC
