Aaron Díaz’s Carnaval redefined Lima’s bar scene with bold flavours, playful presentations, and a dedicated Ice Room (ask for a peek). The latest Alquimia IV menu is all-Peruvian, from the Amazonian Ayahuasca to the six-cocktail Las Rutas de Lanfranco—a tasting that’s as theatrical as it is delicious.

Bottega Dasso is a modern kitchen and bar that runs from dawn’s first light to the late-night glow. Although they have a fantastic range of dishes, all the way from Eggs Benedict to scallops sautéed with Pinot Grigio, their cocktail bar and vibrant evenings are what we constantly look forward to. Rub shoulders with the loudest negroni-drinking locals, tipsy first dates and the most cheerful crowd of 50-year-old friend groups who stay until closing. For us, this place is one of the best cocktail bars in Lima.

Book Vivant is a charming bookstore that seamlessly blends literature and wine. It’s welcoming and chill vibe will lead you to a peaceful experience to pick out your next read. Their curated selection of books is perfect and ideally meant to be paired with their also magnificent selection of wines. This store is dedicated to those book and wine lovers who love to sip and flip pages, so, don’t be afraid to ask the pros for some advice, which author goes with which ageing barrel or which genre will be processed better with a red rather than a white. 

Lila is a buzzing spot in Miguel Dasso, one of Lima’s emblematic high-end streets. Iconic for its Negroni, fresh pizzas and sandwiches, and exquisite coffee and dessert options, Lila is a superb place for drinks on its flirtatious patio that comes alive at night or for lunch on its sunny terrace to people-watch and relish on their spectacular coconut lemonade or cocoa-matcha latte.