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Strawberry mojito and a layered tropical fruit cocktail glowing on a bar table at nightPhoto: Cocktail night out

El Poblado

Mamba Negra

World's 50 Best rooftop cocktails with sweeping valley views

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Bartender Juan David Zapata's rooftop bar and restaurant in El Poblado pairs fire-cooked food with a cocktail list built on Colombian spirits and ingredients. It jumped from No. 81 in 2025 to No. 22 on The World's 50 Best Bars 2026, and its Mamba Lab serves an eight-cocktail tasting experience.

Why we love it

  • Signature cocktails using Colombian spirits
  • Wood-fired plates to share
  • Book the Mamba Lab tasting

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An upscale, reservation-friendly venue; reserve on weekends and take an app ride home.

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