Glam Garden Bistro

Glam Garden Bistro occupies 4a Calle 5-30 in Zona 1, the Centro Histórico of Guatemala City. The address has a long history in the city's gay nightlife: for years it was Ephebus, one of the best-known gay bars in the capital, and it later traded as Afanasi Dance Club. Today the space presents itself on its Facebook page (GlamClubPrive) as a gay club in the heart of the historic centre, and travel listings describe it as an open-air lounge with a garden patio, food, drinks and drag shows. The current map listing (Waze) shows hours starting at noon and closing around 21:00 on several days, including Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday, which makes it more of an afternoon and early-evening patio than a late-night club. Show nights and any later weekend events are announced on Facebook, so check there on the day. The listed phone number, +502 5016 1616, is the same one listed for Genetic Majestic Club in Zona 4, which suggests the two venues share operators. Who goes: a local LGBTQ+ crowd, mostly gay men, with friends and drag fans. Entry rules and prices are not published; expect to need ID and to pay in quetzales, ideally in cash. There is no confirmed cover charge. Practical: Zona 1 empties quickly after dark and street robbery is a real risk. Arrive and leave by Uber, InDrive or a hotel-booked radio taxi, door to door, and wait inside until your car arrives. Black Club (11 Calle 2-54) and the Dansei sauna are a short drive away. Because the space has rebranded several times, confirm it is open under this name before you go.