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El Portal Bar and Restaurant

Bar Gastropub

👍 Wonderful historic atmosphere with the marimba playing in the background. The dark and light beer served from the tap in large round mugs is amazing. The free appetizers are just the icing on the cake. It's a must stop for me every time I visit the Centro Historico Zone 1 People often mention beer, great, good,


Address

JFRP+5GW, 9A Calle, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala

Contact

+502 2232 3617

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (610 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beer (9) great (8) good (6)
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  • 4/5 Zetino J. 4 years ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Wonderful historic atmosphere with the marimba playing in the background. The dark and light beer served from the tap in large round mugs is amazing. The free appetizers are just the icing on the cake. It's a must stop for me every time I visit the Centro Historico Zone 1
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy S. 6 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Probably the best bar in Guatemala City. Has a great local feel , draft beer was excellent. The plate of tapas was ok. Very historic a venue and looks like it hasn't changed since in opened in the 1930's. When we were there during lunchtime there was a band playing and a vibrant atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome . Highly recommended .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jaco B. 3 months ago on Google • 552 reviews New
    Very good atmosphere, typical Guatemalan music, marimba, they have a variety of dishes and snacks, excellent location, in the heart of the center of Guatemala, very affordable prices, attentive staff.

  • 5/5 Jose W. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice old bar, and especially when the live marimba band is playing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Catadores L. 1 month ago on Google • 313 reviews New
    Excellent place full of personality and history. You can have some tasty beers, delicious food in a lively and welcoming environment.

  • 4/5 Johana S. 2 months ago on Google • 119 reviews New
    Excellent place to share with friends.

  • 5/5 Nisha R. 1 year ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Well known chupadero in zone 1. It's a USAC hangout spot, known to be frequented by Che Guevara back in the day

  • 5/5 Jose A. Hernandez (Danta Group L. 1 year ago on Google • 108 reviews
    If you are searching for a place with soul and local people. This is your place. Good beer and boquitas.

  • 5/5 Josue M. 2 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Great place to have a beer, this is a great local spot to get to know the Guatemalan culture and eat some local food

  • 5/5 Herman Tito G. 3 months ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    Brilliant!

  • 5/5 Edward M. 1 year ago on Google • 26 reviews
    It's in the heart of down town area, this location goes back at least 70 years if my memory helps; the food is typical Guatemalan , the bar has all kinds of drinks the service is A1. Prices very reasonable,, they also play Marimba a native national instrument is excellent. You will enjoy El ,Portalito

  • 5/5 Omar Eduardo Churunel B. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    The mythical Portalito always with its draft beer chivolas

  • 5/5 D V. 11 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    A well known Pub in Zona 1, good atmosphere and great food

  • 5/5 Ruben S. 5 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Nice place, really a good oldschool enviorement. Good drinks, good meals. If you want to feel like in the 40's to 60's this place is for you. Where you will get a friendly welcome.

  • 4/5 Percy R. 9 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    It's a great to have beer with friends or watch sporting events in the big screens

  • 5/5 rosa liliana medina a. 1 month ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    An ideal place for a drink and a good time with friends.

  • 5/5 Gunther R. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    On the last day, before departure, a visit to Uncle "Che", a MUST!!!

  • 5/5 Hugo P. 5 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Amazing place, great food, live music, according to my friends best beer in town, very unique style when you go there it feels like the time has stopped and got stuck in the 60’s original environment with lots of memorabilia from that era. Be ready to have a great time the locals call it an elegant “Cantina”.

  • 5/5 Luis Fernando Rivera c. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 5/5 Matt F. 2 years ago on Google
    Old school vibes. Free tapas are a nice touch

  • 4/5 Dawn M. 4 years ago on Google
    Locals, nice relaxed vibe. Not easy to find, enter the yellow building housing a Pasaje full of little jewelry shops—it’s tucked in there.

  • 5/5 GUATE4YOU 5 years ago on Google
    Drinks great, food delicious, staff excelent service.

  • 5/5 Сергій �. 9 months ago on Google
    El Portal Bar and Restaurant is a charming and inviting establishment that offers a delightful dining experience. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, creating a pleasant and enjoyable ambiance. With its attentive staff and delicious menu options, El Portal Bar and Restaurant is an excellent choice for a memorable culinary experience.

  • 5/5 Luis Fernando C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Gerd R. 1 year ago on Google
    90 years tradition, go to feel it...

  • 5/5 Amilcar N. 1 year ago on Google
    The best of the past, music 🎶 live add friends to enjoy the friendliest customer service attention 😃

  • 5/5 Edwin B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to drink tap beer with great music!!

  • 5/5 vito d. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a very unique place .. More of a bar then restaurant .. I must

  • 5/5 Karla del C. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place

  • 5/5 Alex Ariel Torres S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A historic place super nice expensive prices very good service (Original) Un histórico lugar super agradable precios caros muy buen servicio

  • 5/5 Lucio C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As always ... Spectacular! Of the best bars restaurants in zone 1 (Original) Como siempre... Espectacular! De los mejores bares restaurantes en la zona 1

  • 5/5 Six T. 5 years ago on Google
    Not a lot of people know that Che lived in Guatemala in the fifties.

  • 1/5 Mario O. 5 years ago on Google
    Only place in town which charges customers 5% of bill total for the use of credit/debit card. Draft beer is dramatically expensive. Environment is declassé.

  • 5/5 Tony K. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    I love


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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