Menu to Taste

Bar Carmen

Cocktail Bar & Restaurant · Medellín · Chef Maycoll Tobón

Ranked No. 100 on The World's 50 Best Bars list, Bar Carmen in Medellín pairs modern mixology by bar director Maycoll Tobón with cuisine from chef Juan José Cárdenas. The menu celebrates Colombian biodiversity through ancestral spirits, featured in signature drinks like La Chicha with pickled pineapple.

Carrera 36 #10A-27, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, Medellín

  • #100 World's 50 Best Bars 2025

Menu

Dishes

  • solterita
  • Craft Cocktails (27000)
  • COLIFLOR
  • Empanada

Cocktails

  • House Tonic & Gin Programme (35000) — House-made tonic water paired with gin selections. Bar Carmen makes everything from scratch including syrups, infusions, bitters, and tonic.
  • Tiki Andino (35000) — Absolut vodka and Peruvian pisco with a Colombian tropical twist. A fusion of South American spirits traditions.
  • Kentucky Mule (35000) — Bourbon-based mule with ginger and lime, adapted to the Colombian palate with local citrus.
  • Zombie (35000) — Havana Club 3yr and Medellín 8 Años rum, zombie mix, cinnamon and grapefruit liqueur, pineapple, lime. A Colombian-accented take on the tiki classic.
  • La Chicha (35000) — Vodka with pineapple pickled in plantain vinegar and mirin. A modern take on the ancient Andean fermented drink. Bar director Maycoll Tobón's personal pick and most recommended cocktail.
  • Classic Cocktails Selection (35000) — An extensive selection of classic cocktails reimagined with Colombian regional ingredients — native fruits, herbs, and ancestral distillates.

Tasting Menu

  • Tasting Menu (7-course, meat) (289000)
  • Tasting Menu (7-course, vegetarian) (269000)
  • Chef's Tasting Menu (Meat) (7)
  • Vegetarian Tasting Menu (7)

The Experience

An intimate room with garden or terrace dining. The meal is structured around a tasting menu and à la carte dining.

  • Atmosphere: Intimate
  • Format: Tasting menu, À la carte
  • Setting: Garden / terrace

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