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…
Must-see nightlife in Zona Cafetera
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Armenia
Just like the main branch in Salento, this little cafe serves cups of outstanding locally grown coffee. There are good cakes, too.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Manizales
Watch seniors dance at this old-style tango bar on the 'Calle del Tango.' Wear dress shoes.
Manizales
An old-style tango bar popular with an older crowd. You'll need dress shoes to get in.
Manizales
A fun basement salsa joint with plenty of comfortable seating and a large dance floor.
Pereira
Great for people-watching, this popular salsateca (salsa dance club) attracts all types, from baggy-trousered homeboys to smooth romantics with tight…
