Medellin is a city of excitement and wonder. A city of beautiful women, spectacular weather, and lush, green mountains. The perfect formula for views of all sorts.
This is why the recent trend of rooftop bars has swept the city and both locals and tourists can’t get enough.
In the trendy neighborhood of El Poblado alone, there are a handful of rooftop bars that will upgrade any 72-hour trip to Medellin.
Here are the 3 best rooftop bars in Medellin. In no particular order.
Envy Rooftop (The Charlee Hotel, Parque Lleras)
Among the best rooftop bars in Medellin, you’ll always find Envy. Sitting on top of one of Medellin’s most exclusive hotels, Envy is a favorite for hotel guests and non-guests alike.
A trendy bar playing an eclectic mix of deep house and their eponymous salsa night, Envy has been entertaining the city for over a decade. Its decor has somehow withstood the test of time and its views of the El Poblado skyline are unreal.
Feast on their delicious southeast Asian fusion while you sip back on a cold margarita. You can also request bottle service and get a VIP on the second floor. Expect to pay anywhere between $100 – $150 USD per bottle.
We recommend this place more as a pregame spot, not a place to talk to single women as most are already taken.
La Deriva (Click Clack Hotel, Parque Lleras)
Second, on our list of best rooftop bars in Medellin, we have La Deriva. Located on the top floor of the Click Clack Hotel, La Deriva is much newer than envy and features a younger more hipster crowd.
Known as a hang-out spot for young professionals and tourists alike. At La Deriva you’ll also find tables of locals hanging out for a Friday afternoon drink.
I can’t describe the food but it’s a mix of Colombian and Asian with a hint of Mexican. A bit unorthodox if you ask me, but our clients seem to enjoy it.
We recommend hitting up La Deriva as a first-place after a meal in Parque Lleras. After a few drinks and tossing back shots, you’ll be able to make a wise assessment of where to go next.
A place to potentially ogle over local and foreign women but these rooftop bars aren’t known as places to study the art of the pickup.
Foxey Pub (Manila, El Poblado)
For fans of craft beer, there is no better pub than Foxey. Located in the trendy, hipsterish neighborhood of Manila, Foxey is a great new option.
If you enjoy Rock & Roll along with sipping back cold local brews while watching the sunset, Foxey is the place to be.
The pub isn’t perched on top of a 20-story building or in a fancy hotel. Instead, this 3-floor building is located in a neighborhood known for boutique hotels, digital nomads, and coffee shops.
The second floor is where you’ll find 7 different microbreweries from all over the country. Taste every single batch if you like before you make your decision.
On the third floor, you’ll find the rooftop with various tables, an open roof, and TVs. Enjoy the NBA, NFL, domestic soccer and you guessed it, more beer.
There are a few places that didn’t make the cut for the best rooftop bars in Medellin. But chances are, you’ll be here for 72-96 hours and will want to spread your time in between the best tours and best restaurants in Medellin. Not to mention, nightclubs.
The Best Rooftop Bars in Medellin
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