Quito Nightlife

This is for the young adults...Its an area the locals refer to as Amazonas... Its located on and on the streets around Amazonas Ave. There are lots of bars and dance clubs... It is very packed on Friday nights, Friday night is the party night here!! Its very fun... I woulnt recommend going by yourself though it could be dangerous. there are usually many police officers around on amazonas but you should still be careful. Dont go onto empty roads late at night... Dangerous people around....

Dress Code: Wear clothes you would wear to go out on a friday night... dancing clothes... whatever you want its really for anyone and everyone!

An awesome place to go to in Quito to have fun. This karaoke is very local… you probably won’t meet any other foreigners there. They have mostly English and Spanish songs of course, but also some in French and Portuguese. Everybody will mix so you will have a great chance to meet new people.

I have a blog where i have more reviews about Quito nightlife by the way :
Nightlife in Quito

Quito nightlife is really great because it's a real mix of everything from latin music to techno or jazz... don't hesitate to come here!

Dress Code: No shorts or sandals!

im one of the owners and have heard about the difficult times at the door. if you had a difficult time please ask for(Sean, John or Jose) But also try to get there early, after 11 we have to shut the door down and let one in when one leaves. Bungalow 6 is a good size club but still just has so much space. we are selective because we want the best atmosphere and safety. We want you to have the best experience at our place and if you dont just let us know. Wednesday is ladies night and 7-10 we only let ladies in(no cover and free drinks) after 10 we let guys in(cover $4 and a drink with that) so guys try to get there around 10. all other nights only cover for guys, $4 and a free drink. ladies free all the time, except if we have a charity event. we have at least 2 of those a month to raise money for children of Quito. its usually $3 cover and you get a free drink and the whole door goes to charity. Quito is a great place and a lot to do here and outside quito, any questions feel free to ask us.......

Dress Code: casual

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know, it's an Irish pub and I was in South America! Well, I actually didn't visit Kilkenny's because of the Irish pub atmosphere. I came because there was a sign outside when I happened to walk by that advertised that they serve "canelazo". Well, I had heard about the hot Ecuadorean concoction and I figured I should make sure that I try one before I left. A canelazo is basically a sugarcane liqueur (aguardiente), some water, brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon, served hot and makes for a decent sip-myself-to-sleep nightcap. As for the atmosphere in the pub, well, it was pretty mellow, maybe even a little lame. When I think of an Irish pub, I expect a little more lively conversation among total strangers, but oh well.

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It wasn't too many years ago that walking around Colonial Quito at night was a risky activity. While I'm not recommending a 3 am excursion, walking around in the evening (before 10 pm) in the blocks around Plaza Grande is perfectly safe and a very relaxing way to spend an evening. You'll be surrounded by beautiful architecture and plenty of cafes to stop and grab a coffee or pastry to keep you fueled up for your walk.

We stayed in a perfect location if you're going to be in La Mariscal (see my hotel tips). We were just far enough away from the heart of the nightlife scene, that we could get a peaceful night's sleep and just close enough, that it was an easy 5 minute walk home from the bar.

The area that is north of Wilson between Juan Leon Mera and Diego de Almagro is jam-packed with nightclubs, bars, restaurants, music venues and dance spots. The locals flock here literally by the thousands, so be prepared for a crowded, drinkfest of young people looking to have some fun.

Sunday through Wednesday things are relatively quiet, but Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights are when all the madness starts. Things get going around 9-10 and don't stop until 3 or 4 in the morning.

Dress Code: Most places are pretty casual, so come as you are (well, taking a shower is always a good idea).

I know some of you are checking gravity at the sight of a nightlife tip from me. At the intersection of calle Mariscal Foch and calle Reina Victoria is a square almost completely surrounded by cafes and bars. Locals tell me it is a great nightlife spot. Even at midday, it is buzzing with tourists relaxing over a cup of coffee and people watching. Even the locals come here at lunch.

Dress Code: I wore simple clothes and they didn't throw me out.

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This is not the kind of place I normally go. It’s expensive and quite touristy but it does have a great location and I wanted to try canelazo. All that said, it’s a romantic little place right on the Plaza de San Francisco. The outside seating area offers a great view of the square lit up quite colorfully at night and even has heaters to help keep the chill off. It is also fenced off and has a guard to keep beggars from bothering you as you enjoy a drink that could probably feed them for an entire day.

The food looked to be pretty expensive and we were strictly there for the canelazo, a warm apple cider livened up with aguardiente, a high octane alcohol. It was a lovely warming drink perfect for Quito evenings. We went back a few weeks later only to be told that no alcohol could be served due to the local elections!

Dress Code: You'll need a jacket if sitting out at night in Quito.