Gate-side drinks at Bar 22
Two-digit prices in US dollars and cold beer on tap sum up Bar 22, a basic food-and-drink stop in the departures area at Hato International Airport. It sits airside after security, so you can keep an eye on boarding times while you grab a seat and a drink.
Bar 22 usually opens in the morning to catch the first bank of flights and runs into the evening, matching the main departure peaks out of CUR. Expect airport pricing: a bottled beer or standard mixed drink often lands in the USD 6–9 range, with simple bar snacks and sandwiches a couple of dollars higher than in town.
The menu leans on straightforward options: local and international beers, basic spirits, and quick bites like fries or a sandwich that can be out in under 10–15 minutes when it’s not slammed. Don’t expect a long food menu or specialty cocktails; this is more “quick pre-flight drink and snack” than sit-down restaurant.
Seating is bar stools and a few nearby tables, and during the afternoon departure wave it can fill up fast, especially around flights to the US and Europe. Service tempo tracks the crowd: a drink might take 2–3 minutes off-peak and closer to 10 minutes at busy times.
Tip: If your flight boards within 30 minutes, pay as you order at Bar 22 and sit within sight of your gate so you can walk over the moment you see your boarding group called.