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BBC is a Bogotá-based brewery with a number of very popular pub-styled bars throughout town. Although a welcome change from the very average lager sold as standard in Colombia, sadly, aficionados will recognise that the beer is not great beer (it is though better than Colón beer in which I think they put actual colons). The best bet for beer lovers is to drink black and tan, a mixture of the porter and red – this tip was given to me by a beer expert who makes what must be the best beer in Colombia. The BBC bars that I’ve been to usually have a great atmosphere and popping in for a pint can often end up in drinking until closing time, just like back home…

BBC bars can be found here:

Carrera 12 no. 83-33
Zona Rosa
(1) 802 6737/802 9762

Calle 85 no. 13-06
Zona Rosa
(1) 805 0105

Carrera 6 no. 119-24
(1) 802 6784
Usaquén

Carrera 11a no. 93-94
Parque 93
(1) 802 6765

Carrera 5 no. 71a-75
Rosales
(1) 802 8759

Avenida 19 no. 120-74
(1) 743 0497

Torre Suramericana
Avenida Jorge Eliécer Gaitán no. 68b–85 Local C-107
Salitre
(1) 805 1348

Avenida 19 no. 139-07
Cedritos
(1) 742 7763

Avenida Calle 116 no. 17-78
Pepe Sierra
(1) 475 9120

To call a landline from a mobile/cell in Colombia prefix the landline number with 03 followed by the region code. For Bogotá prefix with 031

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Carrera 12a no. 83-48
Zona T
Zona Rosa

Real name simply ‘The Pub’, this place is an institution. Even when the T is otherwise deserted, the terrace of the Irish Pub is usually packed. Popular amongst ex-pats, visiting business people and the richer of Bogotá, the place is also frequented by those who will spend a day’s income on a couple of beers. BBC (Bogotá Beer Company) beer is sold

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Club – western music

Carrera 14a No. 83-56
Zona Rosa

La Villa is the latest club to open in Bogotá, and the best if you are looking for somewhere playing western music, with Armandito, famous DJ of Armando Records plays on Friday nights

The décor is vintage, and the fit out Mediterranean with plenty of terrace space, antique furniture, a fountain and other cool features. Clientèle are friendly as are the various owners, some of whom are there most nights and will do their best to make you feel welcome

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Zona Rosa, an area of cafés, bars, restaurants, clubs and malls lies around and to the south of Calle 85 and Carrera 12. Some places to try out:

Zona T (cafés and bars)
Andino (mall and cinema)
Atlantis (mall and cinema)
Alma (club)
Armando Records (club)
La Villa (club)
Penthouse (club)

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Club
Calle 85 No. 12-51
Zona Rosa

Three dance floors, lots of Latin music and a cool roof terrace with lots of beds for chilling out

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Club
Calle 84 No. 13-17
Zona Rosa
Entry 20,000 COP, worth trying to bargain
Open 21:00 – 03:00/04:00

Mixture of Latin and western dance music, dress is more smart than casual, some of my mates reckon the people there are a bit pretentious, I’ve had some great nights there

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Club
Calle 85 No. 14-46
Zona Rosa
Entry 20,000 COP
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 20:00 – 03:00

One of my fave clubs for the following reasons – great music – mostly funky western stuff, a roof terrace with heating where the music is loud enough to dance to yet not too loud to be able to talk, decent dance floor, friendly clientele

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Bars and eatieries
Calle 83 with Carrera 12
Zona Rosa

An area of smart bars and eateries in the middle of Zona Rosa, the Irish Pub being packed even on Sundays and public holidays. Western prices

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