From the street, this place may seem deserted, but make the short jaunt down the narrow pathway, past the pleasant garden area, and you’ll find a laid-back, but lively bar buzzing with locals. The bar and seating area are full of character and feature an eclectic collection of cowboy-styled art and artifacts, interspersed with the odd antique sewing machine. Walls bear vintage posters signed by various guests, adding local color to the otherwise plain wooden tables and chairs. The low-lit, smoky atmosphere, coupled with 1930s décor and bucolic furnishings, gives the impression that a swaggering, bad-mouthing gaucho might swing through the doors at any moment. Despite a rather rough-around-the-edges, down-home feel, this place is appealing. El Encuentro also serves as the local romantic rendezvous for couples, who come to share a few drinks on the garden terrace.

Location:
Olmedo 9-59
Ibarra, Ecuador

Restaurant Types:
Bar / Pub / Brewery

Price Description: Drinks $1.30 to $2.50

Regulations: No

Reservation: Not necessary

Park Options: No

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-6-295-9526

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