Norton Rat's Tavern

Liam Hetherington
Liam Hetherington
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Norton Rat's Tavern

Norton Rat's Tavern

Norton Rat's (and no, I don't know the provenance of the name) has one great selling point, one of the best views of the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. Entered through a courtyard off Callejon Loreto (the narrow Inca alley to the left of the Compania de Jesus Church) this pub is up on the top floor. Inside, it's larger than you'd think—with a long polished bar, dark wooden floorboards, cable TV, a pool table and a dart board. Wall decorations are themed around 'Explorer's Club' type maps of Peru and assorted motorcycle memorabilia. For my money though you're best heading straight through the bar and out onto the narrow balcony overlooking the Plaza. On a high stool there you can watch the world go by.

The place is equally good for a scenic beer in the evening, the sunset bleeding orange into your eyes, or for lunch. It's central location is a selling point in the second instance. Plus, at around 12-1 the place was practically empty. Recuperate with a thick juicy burger (complete with the ubiquitous avocado) and a glass of icy fresh juice. I recommend the grapefruit—bitingly sharp. If that doesn't pep you up for an afternoon's sightseeing then nothing will!

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