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Best Nightlife in Cartagena (2026)

Cartagena's nightlife ranges from some of the world's most acclaimed cocktail bars to salsa clubs that have been going for decades. Alquímico, No. 3 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2026, fills three floors of a historic house in the walled city and takes walk-ins only, so arrive early. El Barón, on the Plaza San Pedro Claver, is a classic cocktail bar and café that has also appeared in the 50 Best rankings.

For music, Café Havana in Getsemaní has hosted live salsa bands since 2006, while Donde Fidel, at the Portal de los Dulces, is a tribute to the history of salsa, its walls lined with photos of the genre's stars. For a view, the Townhouse Rooftop and the Movich rooftop look out over the domes of the old town, and both are popular at sunset. Café Havana's live salsa runs until 03:00, and the busiest nights are at weekends and in the high season from December to April, so plan to arrive early at the most popular places.

6 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 nightlife in Cartagena

  1. Alquímico Cocktail bar, Ciudad AmuralladaA three-floor cocktail bar in a historic house in the walled city, ranked No. 3 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2026 and run on a farm-to-bar philosophy.
  2. El Barón Classic cocktail bar and café, Ciudad AmuralladaA classic cocktail bar and café on the Plaza San Pedro Claver, listed among The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 and selected by 50 Best Discovery.
  3. Café Havana Live salsa bar, GetsemaníGetsemaní's best-known salsa bar since 2006, with live bands most nights, a packed dance floor and a Cuban-inspired setting on the corner of Calle de la Media Luna.

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1. Alquímico

Cocktail bar$$$Ciudad Amurallada

A three-floor cocktail bar in a historic house in the walled city, ranked No. 3 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2026 and run on a farm-to-bar philosophy.

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2. El Barón

Classic cocktail bar and café$$$Ciudad Amurallada

A classic cocktail bar and café on the Plaza San Pedro Claver, listed among The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 and selected by 50 Best Discovery.

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3. Café Havana

Live salsa bar$$Getsemaní

Getsemaní's best-known salsa bar since 2006, with live bands most nights, a packed dance floor and a Cuban-inspired setting on the corner of Calle de la Media Luna.

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4. Donde Fidel

Salsa bar$Ciudad Amurallada

A veteran salsa bar at the Portal de los Dulces run by Fidel Leottau, its walls covered in photos of salsa legends, often called Cartagena's museum of salsa.

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6. Movich Rooftop

Rooftop bar and restaurant$$$Ciudad Amurallada

The sixth-floor rooftop of the Movich hotel near the Torre del Reloj, with signature cocktails, a restaurant and 360-degree views over the old city and the sea.

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