Medellín
A Medellín institution, Salon Malaga is more than just a bar, it's a cultural experience. With walls decked out in black-and-white images of long-dead…
Must-see nightlife in Medellín & Zona Cafetera
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Armenia
Set up like a traditional Antioquian village and with antiques hanging from the ceiling and party lights everywhere, this popular bar draws a mixed crowd…
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Armenia
No connoisseur of caffeine should miss a visit to this temple to the coffee bean, dotted with baby coffee plants and serving highland coffee from the…
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Salento
Expert baristas at this cafe serve top-quality espresso, drips and filtered brews from beans roasted and prepared in the owner's factory. It's got a…
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Pereira
Music lovers of all ages descend on this diminutive corner bar to drink and sing along to tango, bolero and other classics from the elderly owner's…
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Around Medellín
Grab a cup of fantastic locally grown coffee and a pastry, and head out the back to the flower-filled patio right next to the church at this exceptional…
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Medellín
It's worth the effort to wait in line for a drink at this popular cafe, which serves the best coffee in Medellín. There is a full range of hot and cold…
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Pereira
This bright and inviting cafe decked out with pine furniture prepares the best coffee in town (COP$3000 to COP$6500) using a variety of different methods…
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Medellín
The bar of choice for serious son, la timba and la charanga fans, this popular Cuban-themed place just off La 70 has a great tropical vibe. The small…
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Medellín
Started by four friends with a passion for beer, this microbrewery still brews small batches, with four of its own beers on tap at any one time – their…
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Medellín
Cerveza connoisseurs shouldn't miss out on an entertaining brewery tour at 3 Cordilleras, going strong for a decade now. The tour culminates in a flight…
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Medellín
For a dynamic night out, head to this friendly club in Barrio Colombia, where bands perform Colombian crossover music from a revolving stage while tipsy…
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Medellín
Set around a covered courtyard, this hip alternative hangout has DJs spinning anything from independent electronic music to salsa and house to an arty…
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Medellín
This friendly brewpub joined the Medellín scene in 2017. Beers include contributions from the local Madre Monte, Sierra Blanca, Libre, 4 Sur and other…
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Manizales
Wonderfully relaxed bar where talented local musicians play to an older, laid-back crowd. Try the lethal carajillo – strong espresso spiked with rum – and…
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Armenia
Just like the main branch in Salento, this little cafe serves cups of outstanding locally grown coffee. There are good cakes, too.
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Salento
This is every Latin small-town fantasy rolled into one. Old men in ponchos and cowboy hats sip aguardiente (anise-flavored liquor) as they play dominoes,…
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Salento
A local institution, this is the place where hardworking mountain folk come to get seriously smashed after a tough day at work. The cozy interior is full…
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Manizales
Delicatessen by day, bar by night, La Plaza fills up fast and by 9pm you'll have to wait for a table. There's a young, student vibe, and it offers gourmet…
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Pereira
At the far end of the Av Circunvalar, this unpretentious drinkery plays a crowd-pleasing mix of Latin and international hits; don't be surprised if the…
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Manizales
This swanky 2nd-floor bar in the heart of the dining district single-handedly elevated Manizales' status to that of a cosmopolitan metropolis with its…
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Zona Cafetera
Serving the best coffee on the main plaza, this spacious cafe with colorful seating serves over a dozen different beverages using locally grown beans…
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Around Medellín
With a chilled vibe and a low-volume jazz soundtrack, this arty place in front of the Iglesia de Santa Bárbara serves a full range of hot and cold…
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Medellín
The most exclusive club in the Parque Lleras area attracts a posh and slightly older crowd. Music includes plenty of hip-hop, R&B and moombahton (a house…
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Armenia
Out on the road to Pereira, Armenia's hottest club fills up with a hip young crowd that's fueled by relatively pricey drinks until dawn. It's an expansive…
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Manizales
Unlike many local clubs, this basement salsa venue actually has a sizable dance floor that is not cluttered with tables, so there's plenty of space to cut…
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Medellín
One of the more popular clubs in town, Luxury is full of young paisas grinding to reggaeton and hip-hop on Fridays and Saturdays. Turn up well tipsy…
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Medellín
The only real pub in El Poblado, Berlín comes complete with dingy lighting, pool tables and rock classics. It's a welcome respite from the neon-clone bars…
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Medellín
Hidden in an unsigned sweaty basement, this friendly salsa club has a distinctly local flavor and is a good place to put into practice your new moves in a…
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Pereira
Walk down the long corridor to arrive at this arty garden bar with an open fireplace. Skip the pizzas and burgers, and go for a beer instead. The hip…
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Medellín
Hugely popular with backpackers and Medellín's expat community, this unpretentious salsa bar attracts a crowd on Tuesdays for its live band. The vibe is…
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Medellín
This unpretentious club a couple of blocks from Parque Lleras pulls a mostly local crowd that comes to dance to crossover, especially on Thursdays when…
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Medellín
A hip 2nd-floor cafe-bar overlooking Parque Poblado that is popular with both locals and expats. It has a variety of regular events including language…
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Medellín
Attracting an intellectual crowd, this chilled bar-cafe near Parque del Periodista is a great place for drinks and conversation. There is live jazz on…
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Medellín
A couple of blocks from Parque Lleras, Babylon is popular with an energetic young crowd that comes to dance to reggaeton. On Thursdays and Fridays there…
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Medellín
High-end club in the Río Sur complex with regular live performances by popular artists.
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Medellín
A fairly laid-back bar by Lleras standards, Octava plays good international music, has a 'ball pool' for playing around in and attracts an unpretentious…
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Armenia
More a bar than a real pub, this open-air 2nd-floor terrace is a popular place to kickstart the evening. There are local and imported beers, sport on the…
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Medellín
A shopping mall that has been converted into a nightlife zone with a collection of high-end bars and discos.
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Manizales
Watch seniors dance at this old-style tango bar on the 'Calle del Tango.' Wear dress shoes.
