Townhouse Rooftop

Townhouse Rooftop sits on the fourth floor of the Townhouse boutique hotel in the walled city, and the hotel itself presents it as a good place to spend a whole day or afternoon with a view of the walled old town. The terrace looks across the domes, church towers and colonial rooftops of the historic centre, and it is styled with palm trees and colourful lounge areas that give it a tropical feel. Two small plunge pools add to the holiday atmosphere.

It works from morning to night. The rooftop opens at 08:00 and closes at midnight every day, combining a cocktail bar with an all-day diner. Breakfast is served until midday, or until 11:00 at weekends, and the menu focuses on fresh, sustainable ingredients, with dishes that The Rooftop Guide describes as global fusion, many of them designed for sharing. The drinks list includes Caribbean-inspired cocktails, wines and Colombian beers, and there is a happy hour every day; separate breakfast and food and drink menus are linked from the rooftop's web page, so you can check prices before you go. The bar's motto, according to The Rooftop Guide, is "make your hangover worth it".

On Sundays, the Sunday Ritual starts at 11:00, with the rooftop's own dress rule of no jeans. The Rooftop Guide describes the general dress code as casual chic.

Access is included for hotel guests, while the rooftop page says reservations are required, so book ahead if you are not staying at the hotel, especially for sunset. The setting suits couples and small groups of friends, and the pools make it an option for a lazy afternoon as well as an evening drink.

For enquiries, the Rooftop Guide lists the phone number +57 304 355 1068. The rooftop is at Carrera 7 #36-88 in the walled city, so it is easy to combine with a walk on the walls, a visit to the Plaza de Santo Domingo or dinner in the historic centre. Alquímico on Calle del Colegio is another stop for later in the evening. Allow an hour or two for drinks at sunset, or a leisurely morning if you come for breakfast.