Nightlife in Bogota

go2pr says on May 12, 2008, 12:57:

Thanks Rubito for your answer.

Can you elaborate about 116 area and Luna Bar ?

I just look for nice mid-to upper class places, with a good party atmosphere, and with "normal" people. Babeage is a ++ of course, yet I'm not *especially* after prepagos and gringo-infected spots, even if on weekdays (my biggest worry) there's from what I know not many alternatives in Bogota.

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go2pr says on May 12, 2008, 13:16:

Music .. well I quite often go to Sao Paulo where I go party in ANY place, from forro halls in Pinheiros or pagode/MPB bars in Moema to irish pubs in Itaim Bibi, techno clubs in Vila Olimpia, lounges in Jardins or after-hours in Centro.

As I said, my only worry is to optimize *everyday* of my vacations (gonna stay three weeks in Bogota, and once more, my main worry are weekdays .. arent ZR and 93 a morgue zone Sun/Wed ?) .. sleazy low-level bars, musical spots, mid-level venues, pubs, elite clubs, everything is ok as long as it's happening and the babeage is correct (more than correct is actually better lol).

Thanks for your answer anyway, i appreciate. Drop me a PM if you ever go to Sao Paulo and need tips.

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bickerss says on May 12, 2008, 13:36:

Have a look under my posts - there is a long old one that is still valid.

Lunabar is good - have been many times. Thurs is singles night. Salto is still good thurs fri and sat. Kukamakara is great - on the 15th below p 93. Has live bands fri sat. El Sitio (the new on) is the best, but exy. Its where the old Tabu was and has live musc and packed Thur Fri ad Sat. BBC's are now everywhere - p 93, cuico, usequen, zona rosa, zona g, 85 with 13. Irish pub is better. In 93 a bar called Calling London opened - good place. Also the one in Usequen has live bands on Fri.

Babar was closed but now may be open. Dry Dancatoria on 85 with 13 - good place. Also for later Gotica or Cinemea (about 75 with 14). Cha Cha still going strong nd as always get to Chia for Andres del Carne Res.

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bickerss says on May 12, 2008, 13:38:

ahh - and there is a new hip bar on the 15th street below p 93, but the name escapes me. From 93 go dwn to 15th and tur right, its about a block along. Great place and hip.

Ahhhh - and in zona rosa now a very upmarket bar just up from WOK. Very hip but sometimes gringos cant get in (well this one anyway).

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webmanco says on May 12, 2008, 13:40:

LunaBar moved a few blocks west, Thurdays is "solos y solas" night.

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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Elsueco says on May 12, 2008, 13:43:

the 93 area is nice

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go2pr says on May 12, 2008, 13:51:

Thanks Bikerrs. Great tips indeed. If you're in BGT let's meet up to down a few Coronas and share stories.

Which elite place, even if muc pretentiousness is at its most garish, is crawling with gorgeous 20-30 yo on weekends ?

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go2pr says on May 12, 2008, 14:00:

Rubito, thanks.

BTW Pinheiros, Moema, Itaim Bibi, Vila Mariana or Vila Olimpia are not "pimp areas", but the epicenters of SP regular nightlife.

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bickerss says on May 12, 2008, 14:03:

The place i mentioned (where I cant remeber the name of the bar) is packed with hotties (up market hotties) - I will find the name for you. El Sitio is also much more up market (beers 9000 peso for a little can). I like Kukamakara - great vide, good crowd.

On Wed nights there is a packed bar in Candalaria - wll get the name, more grungy though so not my scene. Cha Cha is good Wed as well.

I am in Med now, but will be back in Bogota for a few days on about the 26th so if u r there we can grab a beer!!

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bickerss says on May 12, 2008, 14:09:

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/best-bars-in-bogota/

this post has a few still valid!!!

The bar I mentioned before is Socorro - you may have difficulty getting in.

Invitro in Chap Alto used to be packed on Wed. Very model type acress crown.

Quibra Cantro (in Candalaria) is the grunge type one I mentioned before for Wed night.

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go2pr says on May 12, 2008, 14:19:

Rubito, yeah, Sao Paulo Zona Oeste neighborhoods are the wealthiest areas of the city, stretching on about 20 kilometers. There's literally hundreds of good venues there.

Thanks both of you for your help anyway. There's enough good tips in this trhead to keep a monger busy for 6 monthes. :)

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go2pr says on May 12, 2008, 14:26:

Cool. My sheduled dates in Bogota are August 6 till Sept 1.

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nine inch nails says on May 12, 2008, 15:46:

http://www.myspace.com/abnoctobargotico

if you're into goth but like everything else know beforehand where it is and I would only take taxi then be careful inside like anywhere else.

Damn Rubito I should of consulted you before my trip last May but then again I proly would of wimped out since scared to go to the Goth place after seeing it and the areas around it during the day. 93 was ok for a couple nights but if there longer would definetely check out the other places.

Thanks

"They know nothing, they know nothing." J. Cramer

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Lauthra says on May 12, 2008, 16:15:

I agree with Rubito, 82 and 93 are extremely over priced. Candelaria and Chapinero have better and cheaper places.

Nato (='.'=)

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LilaM says on May 12, 2008, 18:17:

I suggest for you to take a look at http://www.vive.in/

"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don´t try" B. Sills

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webmanco says on May 12, 2008, 18:50:

Rubito
Las Americas, carrera 71D right where the streets change from north to south, and the WHOLE general vicinity

There are a few good night clubs righ there on Americas and Av. Boyaca, but Rubito meant Primera de Mayo and Boyaca where "cuadra picha" is located.

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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tlop says on May 13, 2008, 15:09:

I believe the place you are referring to is actually Sayaca, not Socorro. Scirocco is in the Zona T. Other good places (but many probably find them very overpriced) include Alma, Gavanna, Philomena, Vinacure, Corazon, Paradiso. For cheaper fun, Galerias is a lot of fun. Specifically TonyK is good. Cuadra Picha (Primer de Mayo) is great, but can be a little intense at times. For a younger student crowd and cheap, 51st in Chapinero is recommended.

Dan

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