Balam Cocktail Bar — Restaurant in Guatemala City

Cocktails were phenomenal. Got one of each of their Cocteles con Cusha and shared with a group - highly recommended if you’ve got ~5 people! The k’etsal was a crowd favorite but the gin Morrison cocktail was notably very drinkable. It was a little hard to find (but not that hard because I asked immediately). Tucked into a building that looks like a strip mall with a sign that embodies the vibes inside:...

COVID friendly because you can have your drink outside the bar on the patio. This is a sexy, custom-cocktail bar, so you tell the bar tender what you like and he’ll get inspired/creative. Appreciated that they had a very interesting local salt they were serving (with margarita-inspired drinks, for example) and they take the time to tell you the story of the ingredients. Not cheap, but my gin drink...

Great atmosphere if you sit outside of the bar. The music inside was too loud for a small place. If you order cocktails, go for the cusha drinks! Quetzal and Paloma Negra. They were delicious. My husband ordered these and he scored. I ordered the Manhattan and the coffee kusha and they...