Editorial
Bogota knocks off late and drinks aguardiente, the anise spirit that fuels most after work nights across the city. The action splits between the polished blocks of Usaquen, the bars of Chapinero and a few old town institutions. We picked ten rooms for the end of the working day.
Our pick leans on places that pour the local spirit honestly rather than dressing it up, with a couple of cocktail rooms for variety. None of them ask you to dress up. All of them know how to start an evening.
For the history, start at La Puerta Falsa in the Candelaria. For the cocktails, Nicolas and the Club de Tenis bar lead in Chapinero. For an easy neighbourhood round, the Usaquen and Chapinero terraces do the job.
Bogota's after work hour runs later than most cities and leans on aguardiente, so pace yourself and let the local spirit set the rhythm. Build the night from old town to Usaquen or Chapinero, and the city will carry you the rest of the way.
Sources: barsforKings master city data; venue listings; Google Maps reviews; local Bogota dining and nightlife coverage.