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Quito, Ecuador

El Bar at Casa Gangotena

Price≈$35
Dress CodeSmart Casual
ServiceUpscale Casual
NoiseConversational
CapacitySmall
Food & Wine

Ingredients sourced from the most remote corners of the country’s diverse terroir include rare plants and flowers from the Andes, such as cacao that’s transfigured into a distillate; Amazonian spices; and aromatic palo santo resin from the coast. The bar’s Fiesta menu interprets six iconic national celebrations through imaginative libations. The Corn Festival, celebrating the corn harvest every September through the exchange of different varieties and the production of a fermented corn beverage called chicha, is represented by a mix of bourbon, corn, gooseberry IPA, and gin. Each sip is a sensory journey through the country's regions and traditions — an ideal bar experience when visiting a place less traveled.

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El Bar at Casa Gangotena bar in Quito, Ecuador
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Ingredients sourced from the most remote corners of the country’s diverse terroir include rare plants and flowers from the Andes, such as cacao that’s transfigured into a distillate; Amazonian spices; and aromatic palo santo resin from the coast. The bar’s Fiesta menu interprets six iconic national celebrations through imaginative libations. The Corn Festival, celebrating the corn harvest every September through the exchange of different varieties and the production of a fermented corn beverage called chicha, is represented by a mix of bourbon, corn, gooseberry IPA, and gin. Each sip is a sensory journey through the country's regions and traditions — an ideal bar experience when visiting a place less traveled.

Signature Pours
Homenaje Ecuadorian cocktailhibiscus- and coconut-infused caña manabita cocktail
At a Glance
Vibe
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Intimate
  • Iconic
Best For
  • Date Night
  • After Work
  • Solo
  • Special Occasion
  • Private Event
Experience
  • Historic Building
  • Design Destination
  • Hotel Bar
  • Courtyard
Format
  • Seated Bar
  • Lounge Seating
  • Booth Seating
  • Private Rooms
Drink Program
  • Craft Cocktails
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Gin
  • Conventional Wine
  • Zero Proof
Views
  • Street Scene
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Noise LevelConversational
CapacitySmall
Service StyleUpscale Casual

Low-lit and hushed, with leather chairs, tartan or wood-paneled walls, classic art and a clubby, British-style feel that invites slow, relaxed drinks rather than a loud party atmosphere.

Signature Pours
Homenaje Ecuadorian cocktailhibiscus- and coconut-infused caña manabita cocktail