Insider Antigua

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Insider Antigua

Food scene

Antigua’s international appeal has made it a hotbed for food, drink, and everything in between. With a deliciously diverse choice of traditional and contemporary Guatemalan food, as well as cuisine from around the world, Antigua’s offerings can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. We’ve tried our hardest to narrow it down to our favourite places. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Deliciously modest home-style Argentinian empanadas, asados and salads. Also boasting one of Antigua's best beer selections (along with a food pairing guide!). $
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Deliciously modest home-style Argentinian empanadas, asados and salads. Also boasting one of Antigua's best beer selections (along with a food pairing guide!). $
High-end French fare in a grand candlelit space. The mussels and steak frites are excellent, as well as the impressive wine menu. Ideal location for an intimate birthday dinner or anniversary. $$$
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Bistrot Cinq
7 5a Calle Poniente
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High-end French fare in a grand candlelit space. The mussels and steak frites are excellent, as well as the impressive wine menu. Ideal location for an intimate birthday dinner or anniversary. $$$
Roots is almost unbeatable for lunch. For such a small kitchen they offer an impressive range of consistently fresh and delicious dishes with a Mediterranean twist. One of our favourites! $$
Roots Juice Bar and cafe
4a Calle Oriente
Roots is almost unbeatable for lunch. For such a small kitchen they offer an impressive range of consistently fresh and delicious dishes with a Mediterranean twist. One of our favourites! $$
Located just outside Antigua is the Caoba Organic Farm. Thursday evenings see later opening hours and deals on their delicious pizzas, and well worth a visit for weekend brunch. There's also a kid’s play area and the chance to catch a glimpse of the farm. $$
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Caoba Farms
Final 5 Avenida Sur
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Located just outside Antigua is the Caoba Organic Farm. Thursday evenings see later opening hours and deals on their delicious pizzas, and well worth a visit for weekend brunch. There's also a kid’s play area and the chance to catch a glimpse of the farm. $$
In an ideal world Chris would live in Epicure full-time. A non-profit business (all proceeds go to the people of Tecpan) offering European classics, unbeatable homemade bread, and reasonable prices for some excellent wines. There's also a deli at the front (their sandwiches are great for a quick inexpensive lunch). $$
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Epicure
11 5a Calle Oriente
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In an ideal world Chris would live in Epicure full-time. A non-profit business (all proceeds go to the people of Tecpan) offering European classics, unbeatable homemade bread, and reasonable prices for some excellent wines. There's also a deli at the front (their sandwiches are great for a quick inexpensive lunch). $$
One of Antigua's latest additions. Fermento combines well thought-out Guatemalan fusion dishes with exceptional cocktails in a gorgeous outdoor space. Brilliant value for money. $$
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Fermento
9 1a Avenida Sur
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One of Antigua's latest additions. Fermento combines well thought-out Guatemalan fusion dishes with exceptional cocktails in a gorgeous outdoor space. Brilliant value for money. $$
Frida's Mexican has been a heavyweight in Antigua for many years. Amazing food (try the baja-style fish tacos), music and an important LGBT venue. Cannot recommend enough! $$
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Fridas
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Frida's Mexican has been a heavyweight in Antigua for many years. Amazing food (try the baja-style fish tacos), music and an important LGBT venue. Cannot recommend enough! $$
Exceptional Japanese fusion food. Dishes are small but packed with flavour. We usually order a few dishes in the style of tapas. $$$
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Izakaya
19A 6a Avenida Norte
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Exceptional Japanese fusion food. Dishes are small but packed with flavour. We usually order a few dishes in the style of tapas. $$$
Owned by the renowned brains behind Saul: L'Osteria is great any time of day. A stylish open space serving contemporary Guatemalan cuisine, as well as a whole host of other dishes. $$
L'Osteria Antigua
12 C. del Hermano Pedro
Owned by the renowned brains behind Saul: L'Osteria is great any time of day. A stylish open space serving contemporary Guatemalan cuisine, as well as a whole host of other dishes. $$
(Sunday evenings) Sundays are the best days to grab yourself some Guatemalan comfort food. Families gather before and after church to eat shukos (Guatemalan hotdogs), tostadas, tamales, and a whole host of other treats. Messy, cheap and delicious. $
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Gereja La Merced
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(Sunday evenings) Sundays are the best days to grab yourself some Guatemalan comfort food. Families gather before and after church to eat shukos (Guatemalan hotdogs), tostadas, tamales, and a whole host of other treats. Messy, cheap and delicious. $
Really great lunch spot just a little out of the centre. Ethos is to deliver French comfort food for a very manageable price. $$
Le Comedor
2a Avenida Sur
Really great lunch spot just a little out of the centre. Ethos is to deliver French comfort food for a very manageable price. $$
Another of Antigua's longstanding institutions: Ni-Fu Ni-Fa boasts exceptional Argentinian BBQ dishes and steaks. $$$
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Ni Fu Ni Fa
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Another of Antigua's longstanding institutions: Ni-Fu Ni-Fa boasts exceptional Argentinian BBQ dishes and steaks. $$$
Famed for its lunchtime rotisserie chicken and potato salad. Usually a little busy but always delicious. Also worth checking out their cheap and traditional breakfasts. $
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Rincón Típico
3a Avenida Sur
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Famed for its lunchtime rotisserie chicken and potato salad. Usually a little busy but always delicious. Also worth checking out their cheap and traditional breakfasts. $
A quiet outdoor space set back from the street. Offering a wide choice of Guatemalan dishes (the pepian and tamales are delicious) as well as deli and bakery goods. The store at the front is also ideal for picnic foods. $$
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Saberico Delicatessen
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A quiet outdoor space set back from the street. Offering a wide choice of Guatemalan dishes (the pepian and tamales are delicious) as well as deli and bakery goods. The store at the front is also ideal for picnic foods. $$
A new contender on the high-end scene, Santo Spirito is a must for fans of superb Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Also occasionally doubles-up as an art space. $$$
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Santo Spirito
8 5a Calle Oriente
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A new contender on the high-end scene, Santo Spirito is a must for fans of superb Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Also occasionally doubles-up as an art space. $$$
Innovative Guatemalan restaurant chain. Famous for its tostadas and fusion dishes, as well as the innovative design and authentic textiles used for the interiors. Well worth a visit at some point. $$
Café Saúl
Innovative Guatemalan restaurant chain. Famous for its tostadas and fusion dishes, as well as the innovative design and authentic textiles used for the interiors. Well worth a visit at some point. $$
An Antigua institution: Toku Baru's menu offers dishes from across the globe. HUGE portions for very little money. $
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Toko Baru
1a Avenida Sur
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An Antigua institution: Toku Baru's menu offers dishes from across the globe. HUGE portions for very little money. $

Bars, pubs, clubs

Company Local and foreign enthusiasts came together to set up this microbrewery in the heart of Antigua. Well-known for its small-batch beers, live music and rooftop view. Also home to U'Lew (see below). $$
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Antigua Brewing Company
15 7a Calle Poniente
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Company Local and foreign enthusiasts came together to set up this microbrewery in the heart of Antigua. Well-known for its small-batch beers, live music and rooftop view. Also home to U'Lew (see below). $$
Another of Antigua's craft brewers. Antigua Cerveza has a cosy taproom here in town where you can enjoy their delicious beers. They also offer tours of their brewery on the outskirts of Antigua. $$
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Antigua Cerveza :: El Bosque
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Another of Antigua's craft brewers. Antigua Cerveza has a cosy taproom here in town where you can enjoy their delicious beers. They also offer tours of their brewery on the outskirts of Antigua. $$
Antigua's coveted dive bar. Loved and loathed equally for its dim bluesy interior and own brand of (once illegally smuggled) Oaxacan mezcal. Expect tall tales, frosty service and warm mezcal. $$
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Cafe No Se
1a Avenida Sur
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Antigua's coveted dive bar. Loved and loathed equally for its dim bluesy interior and own brand of (once illegally smuggled) Oaxacan mezcal. Expect tall tales, frosty service and warm mezcal. $$
Low-key rooftop bar with unbeatable sunset views. Located amongst some of Antigua's best bars and restaurants. Our go-to on a Sunday evening. $$
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Café Sky
15 1a Avenida Sur
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Low-key rooftop bar with unbeatable sunset views. Located amongst some of Antigua's best bars and restaurants. Our go-to on a Sunday evening. $$
Cerveceria 14 The latest addition to Antigua's growing craft brew scene and hands down the best beers. A short Uber ride out of town: their brilliantly green and open space is an ideal spot for a lazy Sunday of food and drink. $$
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Cervecería 14
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Cerveceria 14 The latest addition to Antigua's growing craft brew scene and hands down the best beers. A short Uber ride out of town: their brilliantly green and open space is an ideal spot for a lazy Sunday of food and drink. $$
More like a labyrinth of themed bars, El Barrio is a Saturday night favourite amongst Antigua's locals. $
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El Barrio
3 4 Avenida Sur
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More like a labyrinth of themed bars, El Barrio is a Saturday night favourite amongst Antigua's locals. $
Southbound on the Antigua Line. Great for anyone missing pie and mash, the swinging sixties, and mysterious cockneys. Decent pub quiz on Tuesdays. $$
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The Londoner Pub
6 6a Avenida Norte
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Southbound on the Antigua Line. Great for anyone missing pie and mash, the swinging sixties, and mysterious cockneys. Decent pub quiz on Tuesdays. $$
Hip speakeasy tucked behind a red telephone box in the entrance to Antigua Brewing Co. Definitely recommended for their made-to-order cocktails. $$$
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Ulew Cocktail Bar
3 Poniente
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Hip speakeasy tucked behind a red telephone box in the entrance to Antigua Brewing Co. Definitely recommended for their made-to-order cocktails. $$$
The place to be seen for Antigua/Guatemala City's budding glitterati. If, like us, hedonism is now a distant memory: pass by earlier in the day for their signature cocktails and pizzas. $$
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Las Vibras de la Casbah
5a Avenida Norte
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The place to be seen for Antigua/Guatemala City's budding glitterati. If, like us, hedonism is now a distant memory: pass by earlier in the day for their signature cocktails and pizzas. $$
Unassuming wine bar tucked beneath the Santa Catalina arch. Great wine selection, tapas and cigars. $$$
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Tabacos y Vinos
28B 5a Avenida Norte
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Unassuming wine bar tucked beneath the Santa Catalina arch. Great wine selection, tapas and cigars. $$$
Veteran sports bar and pub here in Antigua. Great for all the things you would expect. Well-loved for the Ladies' Night on Tuesday. $
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Monoloco Antigua
No.6 Interior, Centroamérica
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Veteran sports bar and pub here in Antigua. Great for all the things you would expect. Well-loved for the Ladies' Night on Tuesday. $
Set back from a quiet street, loyal punters and visitors sink snuggly into this aptly-named Irish bar. $$
The Snug
14a 5a Calle Poniente
Set back from a quiet street, loyal punters and visitors sink snuggly into this aptly-named Irish bar. $$
Arguably Antigua's best Dutch-owned Irish pub. Great for sports, drink deals and games of pool. Suddenly turns into a nightclub at the stroke of seven. $$
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Reilly's Irish Tavern
7 6a Calle Poniente
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Arguably Antigua's best Dutch-owned Irish pub. Great for sports, drink deals and games of pool. Suddenly turns into a nightclub at the stroke of seven. $$