Best Bars in Urubamba

Urubamba rewards travelers who build a drink into a Sacred Valley evening rather than hunt for a dense pub district. The strongest choices are hotel bars, where pisco, gin, wine, small plates, terraces, gardens, and river settings set the tone. Kiri Bar is the simplest polished stop in central Urubamba. The more scenic alternatives sit farther out, so transportation becomes part of the plan.

At a glance: the best Urubamba bar options

• Choose Kiri Bar at Tambo del Inka for central Urubamba convenience, pisco- and gin-led cocktails, Sacred Valley terrace views, and daily hours of 12:00–23:00.
• Choose El Huerto Bar at Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado for cocktails, Peruvian spirits, wine, light Andean food, and garden or indoor seating beside the Urubamba River.
• Choose Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba’s bar for macerated piscos, wine, a 17:00–19:00 cocktail hour, and a relaxed drink with dinner.
• Choose Apus Bar in Yucay for pisco sours, pizza or snacks, music, and a fireplace setting. Call ahead for current hours.
• Choose Beer Garden at Tambo del Inka for craft beer and Kamado-grill food on Saturday or Sunday afternoon, not for an evening out.

The line-up works best when you decide what matters before setting out: an easy return, a valley or river setting, food with your drinks, or a particular opening window. Hours below are operator-listed schedules and can shift, so check directly on the day you intend to go. Ask the venue for its current menu and any reservation details at the same time.

Pick a bar by location, setting, and timing

Location is the key trade-off. Kiri Bar keeps the evening in Urubamba, while El Huerto and Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba make sense when a hotel setting and scenery outweigh the convenience of a central return. Apus Bar is in nearby Yucay, while Beer Garden is useful only within its short weekend daytime window. Plan the bar around where you are sleeping and how you will get back.

Kiri Bar: the polished central Urubamba choice

Kiri Bar at Tambo del Inka is the strongest central Urubamba choice for an evening cocktail. The drinks focus on pisco and gin, appetizers support a light bite, and a terrace looks across the Sacred Valley. Casual dress fits the setting. The bar is listed daily from 12:00 to 23:00, later than the other hotel-bar schedules covered here.

The useful distinction here is dependable timing rather than late-night theater. Kiri suits a pre-dinner drink, an unhurried early evening, or a polished final stop after valley touring. Travelers comparing bases can pair this plan with a guide to where to stay in the Sacred Valley, since lodging near central Urubamba keeps the return simpler.

El Huerto Bar: riverside drinks near Ollantaytambo road

El Huerto Bar at Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado makes a fine case for turning drinks into an occasion. It sits on the Urubamba–Ollantaytambo road at Km 75.8 and serves cocktails, Peruvian spirits, wine, and light Andean food. Indoor and garden seating sit beside the Urubamba River, giving the stop a setting that feels designed for lingering rather than rushing.

El Huerto is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00. It is the right call when you have a car, arranged driver, or a stay nearby, and less suited to a spontaneous walk from Urubamba’s central plaza. Set the return journey before the first round so the river setting remains the pleasure of the evening, not a transport puzzle.

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba: macerated pisco and valley views

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba’s bar is a higher-end hotel choice for macerated piscos and wines. Bar service is listed from 12:00 to 22:00, with cocktail hour from 17:00 to 19:00. It works especially well as part of a long dinner, when a well-made drink and valley views matter more than finding a dedicated nightlife venue.

This is a venue to fold into a stay at the hacienda or a deliberately arranged outing. The appeal lies in a slow-paced hotel evening, not in dropping in between central Urubamba bars. Visitors staying elsewhere should account for the property’s location when arranging transport home.

Smaller and daytime alternatives worth planning around

Apus Bar in Yucay

Apus Bar at La Casona de Yucay brings a more intimate option just outside Urubamba. At Plaza Manco II 104 in Yucay, it pairs pisco sours with snacks or pizza, music, and a fireplace. It is a good match for a relaxed Yucay evening, especially if a hotel lounge feels too formal. Current hours and prices are not posted, so call ahead before making the trip.

El Tunki for a bar-and-food stop

El Tunki is a locally positioned bar-restaurant on Avenida César Vallejo in Pintacha, Urubamba. Its focus is Peruvian criollo and traditional food in a bar setting, making it a sensible possibility when dinner matters as much as the drinks. Its online menu directs guests to inquire about prices and does not list hours, so confirm the day’s service before relying on it for an evening plan.

Beer Garden for a weekend afternoon

Beer Garden at Tambo del Inka is a different proposition from Kiri Bar. It centers on craft beer and Kamado-grill food, but operates only Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00, remaining closed Monday through Friday. Treat it as a weekend daytime detour or long lunch rather than a backup plan for dinner drinks.

Plan an easy and comfortable bar evening

Arrange rural returns before you leave

A bar plan in Urubamba begins with the journey home. Central Kiri Bar offers the simplest return, while El Huerto and Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba require more deliberate transport planning. For any rural hotel bar, arrange a car, driver, or collection plan before drinking. The extra organization is worthwhile when the reward is a riverbank garden or a broad valley view.

Use menus to decide your spend

Do not build an evening around assumed drink prices. The venues in this guide do not publish current cocktail, beer, cover-charge, or average-spend price lists that support a reliable budget range. Ask for the current menu when you check hours, then choose between a simple drink, food and drinks, or a longer dinner-led stop with clear expectations.

Confirm accessibility needs in advance

Travelers who need step-free access, adapted restrooms, accessible parking, or precise vehicle-to-seat details should contact the property before travel. This matters particularly at venues with terrace, garden, or riverside seating, where routes and surfaces can affect comfort. Build that conversation into the same call used to confirm the day’s hours and transport arrangements.

Keep useful local contacts saved

For visitor assistance during the day, Urubamba’s municipal tourism office on Jr. Palacio lists hours of 08:00–16:30. Municipal contacts list Serenazgo at 084-630016 or 982416675, the fire service at 084-201466, and the police station at 084-201092. Save the relevant number before an evening out rather than trying to find it later.

Match your bar stop to the day you have planned

The best Urubamba bar is usually the one that complements your itinerary instead of complicating it. A central cocktail stop rewards travelers who want a straightforward evening. A riverside or hacienda bar is better when the setting is the point and there is time to enjoy it. Weekend timing can also turn Beer Garden into the most practical choice.

After a full day in the valley

Choose Kiri Bar if you want a clean finish to a day of Sacred Valley sightseeing. Its daily schedule through 23:00 gives more flexibility than the 22:00 hotel-bar schedules at El Huerto and Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. Order a pisco- or gin-led cocktail, add an appetizer if needed, and keep the rest of the evening within central Urubamba.

When scenery is the main reason to go out

Choose El Huerto for the combination of river, garden, Peruvian spirits, wine, and light Andean food. Choose Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba when macerated pisco, wine, and a dinner-oriented hotel setting are the better fit. Both reward a slower plan with transport arranged in advance, rather than a last-minute search for somewhere nearby.

For a short weekend drinking window

Choose Beer Garden if your weekend schedule lines up with its 13:00–16:00 Saturday or Sunday hours. It is the specific pick for craft beer and Kamado-grill food. Its narrow operating window is also the reason to treat it as a primary plan, not an all-purpose fallback once evening arrives.

For a Yucay-based evening

Choose Apus Bar when you are staying in or passing through Yucay and want pisco sours, a snack or pizza, music, and a fireplace. Its location at La Casona de Yucay makes it a more natural fit for that part of the valley than for travelers based in central Urubamba without transport. Call ahead before committing your evening to it.

The bottom line on drinking in Urubamba

For the most dependable all-around choice, head to Kiri Bar for its central location, cocktails, terrace, and daily late-evening schedule. Pick El Huerto when a riverside garden setting is worth a planned ride, or Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba for a dinner-led drink with macerated pisco and wine. Apus and El Tunki add smaller alternatives, while Beer Garden belongs on a weekend afternoon itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best bar in central Urubamba?

Kiri Bar at Tambo del Inka is the clearest central Urubamba choice. It serves pisco- and gin-led cocktails with appetizers and Sacred Valley terrace views, and is listed daily from 12:00 to 23:00.

Which Urubamba bar has the best riverside setting?

El Huerto Bar at Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado is the leading riverside choice. It has indoor and garden seating beside the Urubamba River, plus cocktails, Peruvian spirits, wine, and light Andean food.

Is Urubamba good for late-night nightlife?

Urubamba is better suited to a planned evening drink than a late-night crawl. Kiri Bar has the latest listed finish among the venues here at 23:00, while El Huerto and Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba are listed until 22:00.

Where can I find craft beer in Urubamba?

Beer Garden at Tambo del Inka is the specific craft-beer option in this guide. It also serves Kamado-grill food, but it is open only Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00.

Which bars in and near Urubamba are open daily?

Kiri Bar, El Huerto Bar, and Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba’s bar all list daily service. Their published hours are 12:00–23:00, 11:00–22:00, and 12:00–22:00 respectively.

How much do drinks cost in Urubamba bars?

Current online price lists do not support a reliable cocktail or beer budget for the venues in this guide. Ask for the current menu when confirming hours, particularly if you are combining drinks with food or arranging a hotel-bar outing.

Should I arrange transport for bars outside central Urubamba?

Yes, arrange the return before drinking for rural hotel bars and Yucay plans. Kiri Bar is the convenient central option, while El Huerto, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, and Apus Bar require more deliberate transport planning for travelers staying in Urubamba.