The magic of Lima’s taverns: these are the 10 best in Lima

Refuges of Creoleism, good food and good drinking. These are the Lima taverns that, for centuries, have welcomed artists, politicians, foodies and neighbors at their tables. Everyone is welcome in these eternal spaces since time seems to be suspended when passing through their doors. They are such distinctive spaces of Lima and its gastronomy that, of course, they had their own category in the Somos Awards. More than 400 nominees in just over 40 categories made up the offering of this award in which the final decision rested with the public.

These are the best taverns in Lima:

Below we tell you which were the 9 taverns that were among the finalists.

Address: Av. Tarapacá 197 – Miraflores/ Av. Carlos Villarán 500 – La Victoria

Address: Av San Martín 1090, Pueblo Libre.

Address: 261 Recavarren Street, Miraflores.

Address: Avenida Prolongación San Martin 101, Barranco / Av. El Polo, 605, Surco.

Address: Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 270, Barranco.

Address: Jirón Leoncio Prado 498, Surquillo

Address: Jirón Cailloma 400, Lima.

Address: Calle Comandante Juan G. Moore 176, Miraflores.

This is the best tavern in Lima:

The best tavern in Lima, according to the Somos 2023 Awards, is Isolina.

When José del Castillo dreamed of opening a Lima tavern, the first person he thought of was his mother.

She named this award-winning space that today has two locations in Lima – Barranco and Surco – and brings together much of the most Creole heritage of our Peruvian heritage. With its stews, sandwiches and old-fashioned cocktails, its generous spirit and its hearty dishes, Isolina has managed to make thousands of diners fall in love with it. From connoisseurs of the Creole repertoire to curious tourists: everyone wants to visit this modern tavern with a menu as varied as it is colorful.

Cau cau, sanguine, silverside jelly, chicken chili, kidneys in wine, stuffed potato or ceviche with octopus crackling. Here it is impossible to stay hungry.