Bar
Arthur's Cafe
4.3
(780 reviews)Long-standing Las Penas bar at the base of the staircase. Craft cocktails and a bohemian crowd make it a solid starting point for the area.
Other Venues in Las Penas-Malecon
Bar
4.1
La Paleta
A popular bar on the Las Penas staircase with open-air seating, cold beer, and views over the river. A natural stop on the Cerro Santa Ana climb.
Nightclub
3.7
Diva Nicotina Guayaquil
The Guayaquil branch of this Ecuadorian nightclub chain. Electronic and reggaeton nights draw a young crowd to the Malecon area.
Bar
3.9
La Taberna
A no-frills drinking spot halfway up the Las Penas staircase. Cheap beers, plastic chairs, and a local crowd that gets lively on weekends.
Lounge
4.2
Rayuela Lounge
Cocktail lounge near the Malecon with a more upscale atmosphere. Good drink menu and a calmer alternative to the louder bars along the staircase.