Medellin is world renown for its nightlife and rightly so! It has something for everyone and yes some of the most beautiful woman in the world. The main nightlife area or “Zona Rosa” is in Poblado centered around Park Lleras (pronounced Yeah-Ras). There are a multitude of bars, clubs, lounges, restaurants, salsa and rhumba options. If you are not sure where to go, just go to Park Lleras and walk down Avenues (Carreras) 37, 38 & 39 between Street (Calle) 9a and 8 . Also walk up Calle 10 for about 4 minutes to the area called Provenza which has a number of great places (see El Social and Vintrash below for the Provenza area). Its is a little slow at the beginning of the week and starts picking up Wednesday into the weekend. Here are a few places to get you started.
Envy Bar at the Charlee Hotel Rooftop
Classy cocktail lounge with amazing views of the city. Dress sharp and mingle with the good lookin crowd. Sushi bar on the 2nd floor. (Calle 9a #37-16)
Patrick’s Irish Pub
Friendly Irish pub, great place to meet other travelers and get information. Plays US and European sports on the TV. Rock music and good comfort food menu. (Carrera 37a #8a-43)
La Octava
Cool, dark, cocktail Bar, DJ and live music on Thursday. Small dance floor in the back. (Calle 8 #37a-49)
El Social
Multi-Level dance club. Great place for Salsa, has small bites and nice outdoor seating. (Carrera 35 #8a-8).
Vintrash
Loud bar with a DJ and dance floor in the back. Packed on Tuesday for “Gringo Tuesdays” party, small cover charge. Outdoor seating. (Carrera 35 #8a-39)
Park 37
Relaxing outdoor and indoor lounge and grill with nice music. (Via Primavera, Carrera 37 #8a-4)
Dulce Jesus Mio (My Sweet Jesus)
A short cab ride away is Dulce Jesus Mio a crazy, fun and loud bar. Expect a lot of singing and some small stage performances. Cheap drinks. (Carrera 38 #19-255)
Conclusion
Medellin has some of the best nightlife in the world and the “Zona Rosa” around Park Lleras has a number of great options. Its generally very safe, juts keep your wits about you and enjoy. If live music is your thing also please check out our live music venue list here: Live music. Please let us know what your favorite spots are and let us know if you go to any of our picks, enjoy, Salud (cheers)!
This was very helpful! I will go to these places on my next trip there!
Enjoy, will let you know if I find some more good places.
How cool it would be if someone I knew would facilitate a small group trip in Columbia (wink wink) :)) Such Great tips and resources! And That video you took in Envy bar looks heavenly.
Thank you Matthew, appreciate the feed back. Will keep posting and let me know when you come to Medellin, will show you around. cheers Brent