La Casa de la Peña

Location:
Calle Manabí entre Guayaquil y Flores
Centro Histórico, Quito, Ecuador

Restaurant

V!VA User‘s Description

Located in a 400-year-old building in the Centro Histórico of Quito, La Casa de la Peña is full of Quiteño culture, history and views. Diagonal from the Basílica and with views from the many patios, Casa de la Peña features rotating art and poetry exhibits and live music and poetry readings Thursday - Saturday nights and holidays from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Try the canelaza, a typical hot alcoholic beverage served in a wooden pitcher. There is also a wide selection of coffees, drinks, appetizers and sandwiches. There are comfy couches, a fireplace and blankets to stay warm in this drafty old gem of a house and cultural center.

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-9-9721652
E-mail: theatrum(at)remove-this.andinanet.com

Traveler Reviews of

the truest taste of Quito

Rating: 100%

La Casa de la Pena is an excellent place to get a true taste of Quiteno history and culture. There are rotating art exhibits and live music several times a week.

By Dawn Wohlfarth, Nov 09, 2005

A typical cosy place which takes you back in time

Rating: 100%

It's one of the oldest houses of Quito in colonial style with a awsome view of the historical centre.

By V!VA User from Italy, Feb 18, 2006

We hope it re-opens again to its customers!

Rating: 100%

I really like the atmosphere, music, original drinks, canelazo,food, concerts and shows. The service is very good, people are vey nice and charming.

By V!VA User from Quito, Ecuador, Aug 30, 2006