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(3a Calle Oriente 19D; 7-11pm Mon-Sat)
In its current incarnation, this long-standing pillar of
Antigua nightlife draws a mostly Guatemalan crowd with a smattering of foreign volun-
teers, and the vibe can turn raucous, especially on all-u-can-drink Thursdays. Resident
DJs favor pulsating beats.
Café No Sé
BAR
(
cafenose.com
;
1a Av Sur 11C)
This downbeat little bar is a point of reference for Antigua's bud-
ding young Burroughses and Kerouacs. It's also the core of a lively music scene, with
players wailing from a corner of the room most evenings. A semi-clandestine attached
salon serves its own brand of mescal, 'smuggled' over from Oaxaca. After hours, just
bang on the door.
Monoloco
(5a Av Sur 6)
A long-time tourist hangout, the 'wacky monkey' serves up a good blend of
comfort foods and local dishes, as well as ice-cold beers, in a relaxed environment.
PUB
Café Sky
( 7832-7300; 1a Av Sur 15)
The rooftop is deservedly popular for sunset drinks and snacks,
weather permitting. Below deck, there's a candlelit tiki bar with freaky warrior outfits
covering the walls.
BAR
Ocelot Bar
BAR
(4a Av Norte 3; noon-midnight)
Just off the Parque Central, the Ocelot feels like a large living
room, with wall-length sofas, rock posters and board games, not to mention the best-
stocked bar in town. It's highly popular with the mature expat crowd; the Sunday evening
pub quiz really packs them in.
Whisky Den & Coffee Bar
(4a Av Norte 3)
This little lounge highlights two great pick-me-ups. There's an all-star lineup
of world whiskies and coffee produced by a local cooperative whose members take turns
setting up espressos and lattes.
CAFE
