Where to drink well in Lima by the glass and the bottle: natural, classical, and worth the cab fare.
Wine bars in Lima. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.
Mayta at Av Mariscal La Mar 1285 in Miraflores Lima runs a Star Wine List-recognised wine program alongside Jaime Pesaque's modern Peruvian kitchen daily.
Signature pour: Tacama and Intipalka Peruvian wines by the glass
Wine focus: Peruvian and South American natural wines, Chilean producers
Food: Tasting menu of modern Peruvian small plates
Tip: The bar pours by the glass without dinner; reservation only for table service.
La Mar at Av Mariscal La Mar 770 in Miraflores runs a Star Wine List pairing program in Lima, Peruvian whites and Argentine reds to match the ceviche carta.
Signature pour: Sauvignon Blanc Tacama by the glass
Wine focus: Peruvian whites and Argentine reds for cevicheria pairing
Food: Cevicheria carta paired by the glass
Tip: Lunch only; the bar seats are walk-in and easier than table reservations.
La Esquina at Calle Berlin 920 in Miraflores Lima is a long-running neighborhood wine corner, Spanish, Argentine and Peruvian wines with tapas to share.
Signature pour: Argentine Malbec and Spanish Tempranillo flights
Wine focus: Spanish, Argentine and Peruvian wines by the glass
Food: Spanish tapas and Peruvian piqueos
Tip: Closed Sundays; live music on Thursday evenings draws the resident wine crowd.
Notas de Cata at Av Conquistadores 512 in San Isidro Lima is the Peruvian wine bar and restaurant focused on South American producers and Ica valley flights.
Signature pour: Tacama and Tabernero flights from Ica
Wine focus: South American wines and Peruvian Ica producers
Food: Wine-paired Peruvian small plates
Tip: Closed Sundays and Mondays; the Ica flight is the order for tasting Peruvian terroir.
Marylou Wine Bar at Calle Schell 459 in Miraflores Lima pours French, Italian and Spanish flights with European-style piqueos near Parque Kennedy nightly.
Signature pour: France flight and Spanish Rioja
Wine focus: French, Italian and Spanish wines by the glass
Food: European-style piqueos and tartare
Tip: Wednesday all-you-can-wine S/120 promotion; reservations recommended.