Envy Rooftop

Envy Rooftop crowns The Charlee Hotel in El Poblado and is a favourite with Medellín's rooftop-bar guides. It occupies the 18th floor of the building, and the hotel describes it as a sophisticated, modern space with panoramic views of the city, designed to work by day and by night. The bar is part of the hotel's food and drink offer, one of the four pillars, alongside design, culture and wellness, on which The Charlee builds its identity.

The travel site Two Travel puts Envy at the top of its list of Medellín's rooftop bars. It notes that the bar is built on two levels with an aquarium-style pool in the middle, so the views are as good inside as out, and recommends coming for sunset to watch the city lights come on across the valley. Two Travel rates the cocktails among the best in Medellín, and the kitchen serves fresh sushi, which makes it more than a quick stop for a drink.

Music changes through the week. Wednesdays are salsa nights with live music, while a DJ plays on the other nights. On the last Sunday of each month the rooftop hosts a bottomless brunch, with the kitchen opening from 17:00 on that day, according to Two Travel; check the hotel's channels for the current schedule, as events change.

Because Envy is part of The Charlee, it pairs naturally with the hotel's other spaces: Real Eatery on the ground floor serves an all-day brunch and its own cocktail list, Samsara. Hotel guests can head up for a drink without leaving the building, and the hotel's Ultra Gym, with its sauna and jacuzzi, is another of its facilities.

Envy suits couples, groups of friends and anyone who wants a view with their cocktail. Aim for early evening if you want sunset light, or Wednesday for live salsa. The hotel is at Calle 9A No. 37-16 in El Poblado, a few steps from Provenza, so the rooftop is an easy first stop before dinner at nearby restaurants such as Carmen, XO or Sambombi, or a later visit to Mala Audio Bar. For reservations and event information, contact The Charlee by phone on +57 604 444 4968.