Alquimico

Bar · Cartagena

Alquimico

Bar · Cartagena

Cl. del Colegio #34-24, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Highlights

This trendy bar boasts a rooftop terrace and a killer cocktail menu, perfect for kicking off a vibrant night in Cartagena, with outstanding service that'll keep you coming back.

Cl. del Colegio #34-24, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia Get directions

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@cntraveler

"The best bar in South America went to Alquimico in Cartagena (number 9)."

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 Have Just Been Announced | Condé Nast Traveler

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@eater

"Best International Bar Team: ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia" - Clair Lorell

Tales of the Cocktail Names the World’s Best Bars and Bartenders - Eater New Orleans

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@foodandwine

"Alquímico is set inside of an ornate old mansion that reflects the neighborhood’s historic architecture, with two indoor levels and a third rooftop floor. Art Deco details, a grand double-sided staircase on the first floor, a balcony on the second, and vintage accents like crown moldings create a sense of grandiosity as soon as you step inside. Alquímico, deemed the best bar in South America by the World's 50 Best Bars, offers a creative menu — a different one for every floor — making it one of the coolest cocktail experiences. Floor one features unique cocktails, including the Té Caribeño. The second level is dedicated to classic cocktails with a unique spin, such as the Clear Espresso Martini and the Ayu or House Highball. The third floor, Terraza, offers tiki-inspired drinks like the Mandarino, perfect for sipping in the hot Cartagena air. Alquímico showcases Colombia’s biodiversity and indigenous ingredients, with many organic ingredients supplied by a farm owned by co-owner Jean Trinh." - Merlyn Miller

Cartagena Bar Alquímico Is Three Stories of Cocktail Magic

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@afar

"The interior spaces as well as the incredible rooftop at an amazing former mansion in Cartagena’s historic center are the setting for the Colombian Caribbean’s most talented bartenders. The cocktails mixed here are magic potions that transform whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum into can’t-miss elixirs, always with a local lilt. The crowd—sophisticated locals and hip turistas looking for a break from pure tropicalismo —love the DJs who come here to spin jazz, funk, and hip-hop. By Travesías"

The Perfect Week in Colombia

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Essential Guide to Cartagena

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Wendy Caputo

Google

In addition to being a top 50 bar, it came highly recommended by a Colombian friend in the US - so we had high expectations, and they were absolutely met! The food was unique, beautiful, fun, and had great flavor. Appreciated the chef explanation with each plate delivered. The presentation was gorgeous and the thoughtfulness of flavors were impeccable. The cocktails were also excellent! Fun and creative creations that were super well balanced Lastly, the customer service from the staff was exceptional and they did not miss as beat, even as the late night crowds arrived. A must stop place in Cartagena!

Andrea VG

Google

Cartagena is beautiful and this place is perfect for a great experience of the city. The service was amazing and food beyond delicious. Andrés provided top service and his skills on the bar highly impressive ✨

Vincent Bogaers

Google

Great place to start your evening. Well trained staff showing great professionalism and knowledge. More mixologists than cocktailshakers. We did not got any food so can not judge on that part. We liked the ground floor the most, rooftop was a bit of a disappointment.

Rishi D

Google

Pretty crappy cocktails if you are used to the best the world has to offer in Copenhagen ! Food is all vegetarian and was not bad but not totally memorable Music is pretty much all Latin. Didnt get any international feel of it. If that was the intent, then great. The rooftop vibe is nothing to write home about. Stick to the ground and 1st floor. Bouncer, Noble, had a weird rule about dress code which is arbitrary. I would never go back as it is really overhyped. There are much much better places around

Erin Rifkin

Google

I thought this place was just ok. The ambiance was good. The cocktails tasted good but no real alcohol in them I don’t think. It is cool you have a different drink menu on each floor and the music was good but very loud in there.

Morgan Murphy

Google

This spot was amazing from the minute we entered to when we left. There was a short line but once we got in the service was attentive, kind, respectful, and had great recommendations. The first floor supports local Colombian communities and highlights the populations and ingredients they produce sustainably. The menu was designed beautifully and there was a QR code to the menu, too. I got a high-ball because I wanted a lower alcohol content and my partner got the Cenizas. We also split the bollitos de maíz and the dumpling de yuca. They were both so delicious. There are multiple different levels of the bar and we unfortunately couldn’t stay for the full experience of all the floors. We will definitely be back if we find ourselves in Cartagena again. Truly an amazing bar. Easy 5 stars.

Tom Ryan-Elliott

Google

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Alquimico offers a fantastic selection of drinks, but I was surprised by the underwhelming design quality for such a high-profile bar. While the flooring is well-executed, the walls fall short of the mark, leaving the overall ambiance lacking. Design is a critical aspect of any bar, and here it feels like an afterthought. I would strongly recommend a redesign to elevate the space to match the quality of the drinks. The potential is there, but the current design fails to deliver the premium experience one might expect. The toilets are extremely small, it's almost uncomfortable to go in if anyone else is in there.

ankita gupta

Google

One of the best bars I have ever been to which happens to be one of the top 50 best bars in the world. Cocktails were 🔥. The music was great and the atmosphere was too good. They do not take reservations and hence, try to be there around 7ish before the crowd starts queuing up. A must visit if you are in Cartagena!