This was our first stop after unloading our bags in Columbia. Around 9:00PM the streets were lit, people were starting to come out, and this place won us over with the old world charm and amazing fruit infused rum cocktails. Sit in one of the main room seats, drunk rum cocktails and people watch. At $6 US per drink you can easily spend all night here.
Read about this bar on Tripadvisor and saved it as an option for my friends and I to visit. Went on a Saturday night, got to the door a little after midnight. No lines but there was a cover to get in. Once inside, the venue is super cool. Bar display is eclectic. Music was lounging and the people were a mix of local and tourist. Definitely worth the visit while bar hopping in Cartagena.
My boyfriend and I loved this cute bar! The drinks are strong, bartenders are super friendly, the music is on point - overall, a perfect place to have drinks while in Cartagena.
Colonial-chic styling, beautifully balanced cocktails and a great electro-house night on the Wednesday. Rivals NYC and LDN for the music, unmatched in Carta and possibly Colombia. This is the bar in Colombia right now.
We went to El Laboratorio early on a Friday night. It's located in Getsamani barrio right on the main drag. This is an old part of the city that is experiencing a revitalization. Very cool atmosphere and mellow vibe while we were there. There was a DJ who was spinning some great electronica, people were dancing and just having a good time. The fruit/rum drinks we had were good but I can't remember which ones we tried. We will return!
They have a long list of infused rum in tropical fruits and improved versions of you famous classical one. I should say that after be there the first time you always wanna come back. They always have a live dj playing beats for you being in the most emblematic neighborhood of the city it's a must to do it. We love it
I love El Laboratorio! Its my favorite hangout spot in cartagena for 4 reasons. 1) The Best Cocktails in town2) The cheapest cocktails in town3) The best evironment, good music, good people, and excellent service (no waiting for your drinks)4) The prettiest girls in CartagenaI also think the bartenders are super cool and friendly. They speak english and will help you out with anything you need if youre travelling through Cartagena. YOU HAVE TO GO!
Arrived quite early so we had the place to ourselves. Good selection of beer including 4 BBC beers. Decent mixed drinks using house infused liquors. Certainly not authentic but a nice change of pace.
I love this place, has excellent service, great variety of cocktails and welcoming atmosphere.if you come to Cartagena will not be missed this place.
I'm writing this review after having spent time in Medellin and Bogota, after leaving Caratagen. By far, El Laboratorio is the placed I loved hanging out at the most. It's free (!!), the music is oustanding, the decor is classy, the nieghbourhood is electric, the people are groovy, and the staff are wonderful. I don't know what other superlatives I could add. Everything worked amazingly well in this gem of a bar/club. Love it.