Address
Carrera 70 #C 39A-41, Laureles
Laureles, Medellín
Laureles, Medellín
Best For
live music, Laureles evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Wed-Sat19:00-02:00
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
La Octava — Laureles
La Octava is the Laureles salsa-and-Cuban-jazz spot that fills with Paisas and a smaller foreigner crowd than the Poblado venues — Wednesday is open mic night, Friday-Saturday are the proper live programmes.
The room is small with a stage at one end and a curved zinc bar opposite. The drinks list is short and ron-heavy — mojitos, classic daiquiris, an honest old fashioned. Salsa pairs with rum here, not cocktails — embrace it.
Walk-in. Arrive 9pm to claim a table before the second set.
What to Order
Live Salsa Set
Friday-Saturday house band. Two sets, 9pm and midnight.
Cuban Mojito
White rum, mint, lime, soda. Properly built — no slush.
Open Mic Wednesday
Local talent, low cover. The under-the-radar night.
Ron Añejo Flight
Three Colombian aged rums. Sip slow, salsa loud.
