Ayahuasca Restobar

Pisco cocktails and Peruvian bites inside a restored 19th-century Barranco mansion.

  • Address: Av. San Martin 130
  • District: Barranco
  • Cuisine: Cocktail bar / Peruvian bites

Ayahuasca Restobar fills the Casona Berninzon, a restored Republican-era mansion in Barranco, Lima's bohemian seaside district. Built between 1875 and 1895, the house covers more than 12,900 square feet and keeps the character of its 19th-century architecture. It has been one of Barranco's best-known night spots for about 15 years, and pisco is the star. The bar is a reference for the pisco sour in Peru, with signature cocktails made from its own macerations of herbs and coca leaves and dozens of chilcano and pisco sour variations to explore. Lunch is served from noon with traditional and fusion Peruvian dishes, and the piqueos, shareable bites led by the house favorite, the piqueo Ayahuasca, start at 6pm. The restored rooms are the other half of the experience, which makes the place equally good for a long dinner, a celebration or a late night out.

Why we chose it

  • Set inside a restored 19th-century Barranco mansion, one of the most striking interiors of any bar in Lima.
  • Lunch, dinner and late-night cocktails under one roof, open until 2am (3am from Thursday to Saturday).
  • Recognized with a Summum award for best restobar lounge, and a regular stop on Barranco nightlife and gastronomy outings.

Highlights

  • Casona Berninzon, a restored Republican-era mansion of more than 12,900 square feet
  • Signature pisco cocktails made with the house's own macerations of herbs and coca leaves
  • Dozens of chilcano and pisco sour variations
  • Traditional and fusion Peruvian lunch dishes from noon
  • Piqueo Ayahuasca, the house sharing platter, from 6pm
  • More than 10 spaces for groups, celebrations and private events

Ideal for

  • an evening of pisco cocktails and atmosphere
  • groups and celebrations
  • private events and tourism groups
  • a late night in Barranco

Practical information

Hours
Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, noon-2am; Thursday to Saturday, noon-3am
Price
$20-40 per person for food; $15-25 for drinks
Reservations
Recommended for dinner, especially on weekends. You can reserve by WhatsApp at +51 981 044 745 or through the restaurant's website.
Payment
Major credit cards accepted
Good to know
Lunch dishes start at noon and piqueos at 6pm, so you can choose a daytime meal or an evening of drinks and bites.
Tips
Ask the team to recommend a cocktail made with the house macerations; they are the signature of the bar.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ayahuasca a restaurant or a bar?

Both. It serves lunch from noon, piqueos from 6pm and cocktails late into the night, open until 2am and until 3am from Thursday to Saturday.

What are the opening hours of Ayahuasca Restobar?

Monday to Wednesday and Sunday from noon to 2am, and Thursday to Saturday from noon to 3am.

What's the building like?

It is the Casona Berninzon, a restored 19th-century Republican-era mansion of more than 12,900 square feet in Barranco. The interior and atmosphere are as much a draw as the food and drinks.

What should I order at Ayahuasca?

The pisco cocktails are the signature, especially those made with the house macerations of herbs and coca leaves. For food, the piqueo Ayahuasca is the house favorite for sharing.

Do I need a reservation?

It is recommended for dinner, especially on weekends. You can reserve by WhatsApp at +51 981 044 745.

Can I host a group or celebration at Ayahuasca?

Yes. The mansion has more than 10 spaces for groups, celebrations, corporate events, weddings and birthday packages.