Karma, Gastro-Bar is a trendy bar in Zona 4. This dog-friendly resto-bar is a popular haunt among the hip crowd of the area and rightly so. Its distinct decor is inspired by the freshness of food in an orchard or farm. Ceiling made of wooden crates, bricked walls, hanging light bulbs, wooden swings, high stools and other wooden elements give it a certain rusticity that is also chic. Their menu is inspired by global cuisines and the drink list sees a wide variety of wines, liqueurs and cocktails. They also host live music regularly. It is a wonderful place to hangout with friends and your canine friend.
Perhaps Antigua's most elite dance club, La Casbah leaves nothing to be desired for location: it overlooks the ruins of a Baroque church as dancers enjoying popular hit songs fill the floor. The club often projects movies directly onto the church wall as an added point of interest for customers, and people walking up the street can see the "screen" from a few blocks away. Drinks can be expensive, and there is a cover charge some nights, but ladies' night on Tuesday and Salsa/Latin night on Wednesday (no cover) help keep the revelry affordable.
As typical to any location of the T.G.I. Friday's, the Majadas outlet of the chain also attracts a younger clientele. Some college students others young professionals, they all come here to enjoy the grub but not necessarily on a Friday. T.G.I. Friday's delicious American fare of burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more, is known to impress the Central American palate and patrons can't help coming back for more. The place is mostly crowded because of the brand name as well as the great ambiance but their efficient staff never leaves room for complaint.
Reillys GuateCity is an Irish pub known for their beers and well-crafted cocktails. The place is open since noon on weekdays and is frequented by many for their amazing happy hours. The pub caters to a younger clientele hence college students and young professional are seen here more often. Reillys has a unique interior; it is dark and dimly illuminated with lights emanating from candles. The bar is gorgeous and boasts of an impressive number of liquors and local as well as international beers. Quintessential pub fare is available to satiate your appetite. Smoking is permitted here.
Zona 10 is known for its bars, restaurants, hotels and shops. Set in this popular vicinity is Pipas Bar. Tucked away on 2da Avenida, it is mostly frequented by locals and has a lively ambiance with banters of patrons, loud music and dancing setting the tone of this place. During Fridays, they have many drink deals that are as cheap as it gets.
An Irish-themed bar with well-chosen American pop music setting the mood, Reilly's is a great place to start out the night in Antigua. Bartenders speak excellent English, as does most of the international crowd enjoying Guatemalan beers and the occasional Guinness (at a higher price). Be sure to examine the Celtic-inspired images painted along the walls, and the framed sports jersey hanging at eye-level.