What to order at El Bolivariano Cantina

Signature drink
Pisco sour and chicha morada at the cantina bar
Editor tip
Fri-Sat late hours run till 01:00 with criolla music sessions; the courtyard tables are the seat to ask for in advance when booking.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeHistoric casona bar
Price$$
Neighborhoodpueblo-libre
HoursMon-Thu 07:30-23:00, Fri-Sat 07:30-01:00, Sun 07:30-17:00
Signature drinkPisco sour and chicha morada at the cantina bar
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Food program: Criolla piqueos: anticucho, butifarra, picarones

Tip: Fri-Sat late hours run till 01:00 with criolla music sessions; the courtyard tables are the seat to ask for in advance when booking.

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Location

Address: Pasaje Santa Rosa 291, Pueblo Libre, Lima 15084

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