Medellín hidden bars cluster in El Poblado and Laureles. The 10 below show what locals drink at.
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The 10 best hidden gem bars in Medellín
01 · Medellín
El Poblado
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Modern · Latin America 50
Latin America 50 fixture.
Order: A drink built around their reserve aguardiente
02 · Medellín
Laureles
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Listening room · Cocktails
Laureles listening-bar with serious cocktail program.
Order: A signature with Colombian aged rum
03 · Medellín
Provenza
$
Salsa basement · Tiny
Tucked into Provenza.
Order: An aguardiente shot
04 · Medellín
El Poblado
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Cocktail bar · Modern
Modern El Poblado cocktail bar.
Order: A drink built around lulo or maracuyá
05 · Medellín
Provenza
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DJ · Late-night
Provenza late-night spot.
Order: Whatever's the bartender's go-to spec
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06 · Medellín
El Poblado
$$
Garden · All-day
All-day room.
Order: A patio cocktail at sunset
07 · Medellín
Provenza
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Patio · Tropical music
Provenza outdoor bar.
Order: A frozen mojito on the patio
08 · Medellín
El Poblado
$
Coffee + cocktails
Colombia's most-respected coffee shop.
Order: A drink with their cold-brew or coffee liqueur
09 · Medellín
Provenza
$$
Rooftop · Provenza
Provenza rooftop bar.
Order: A drink at sunset, terrace-side
10 · Medellín
El Poblado
$$$
Hotel rooftop · Pool
On top of the Charlee Hotel.
Order: A frozen daiquiri at the pool
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How Medellín hides its best
Alambique and Salón Amador are essential. Most peak between 11 PM and 2 AM.
