New indie bar in a kitsch deco, El Coq is a great place for people watching and dancing. You probably won't notice all the young popular Colombian jet-set, but seems like they made this bar their new hang out. There's a 20.000 peso cover on weekends, and the party starts around midnight.

Address: Calle 84 # 14-02

Corferias is a very large event center that hosts some of the most important national and international exhibitions to come to Colombia.

ArtBo (art fair), Bogota Moda (fashion show) and Expoartesanias (artisan fair) are just a few examples.

Address: Carrera 37 #24-67

Phone: 381-0000

Website: www.corferias.com

Event calendar: www.servicios.corferias.com/calendario

Great trendy bar in Bogota's downtown. Nights vary in terms of music genre, so be prepared for anything.

Address: Carrera 5 #13-15, Bogota

Magnolio is a new restaurant/bar in la Zona G. We placed it under drinks as we think the place is more famous for the party. On week-ends, by 11:30 pm, the place is full and really happening. The hart of the party is on the 2nd floor and 3rd floor (guest list only), but you can go on the first floor for a more quiet ambiance. The great thing is that there is no cover and you can come in and out as you wish.

Address: Calle 69A #5-19

Phone: 211-0627

Hours: Mon-Sun 12pm-4pm and Mon-Sat 7pm-3am (kitchen closes at 12am)

Daniel D&W is a great spot, whether you’re looking for a nice meal or just a quick drink. There’s a daily happy hour from 3-7pm with national and imported beers starting at 5.500 up to 9.000 along with delicious tapas, all priced at 7.000. The restaurant is spread out over two floors; the top floor is separated into different rooms. The décor is unique in each area, but subtle and streamlined in basic colours. The wait staff were friendly, accommodating and the service was quick. Highly recommended!

Address: Calle 73 #9-70

Phone: 249-3404

Webpage: www.daniel.com.co

El Arbol is a great place for a casual dinner with friends. The hip decor is complimented by a diverse menu that has everything from steak to ceviche to macaroni and cheese (al delicious). They also have a great selection of drinks, so you can come late or stay after your meal for a night out.

Address: Carrera 12 #93-43, Bogota

Phone: 635-9675

Hours: Mon-Tue 12 pm-10:45 pm, Wed 12 pm- 11:30 pm, Thu-Sat 12 pm- 2:30 am

Harry Sasson, famous chef in Bogota, has struk again. Last June he opened his new restaurant in a beautifully renovated house in a residential neighborood. The very sofisticated menu is quite expensive but worth a try. You will also find a vast selection of wine and liquor, which is sometimes hard to find in Bogota. Go in a taxi as there is a limited amount of parking in the area, and valet parking can be very expensive.

Address: Carrera 9 # 75-70

Phone: 347-7155 or 805-0740

Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-5pm

Website: www.harrysasson.com

La Mezcaleria is a new mexican restaurant where you can go and eat as well as having a drink. The mojitos are very good, but their hit is their selection of mezcal that they sell by the bottle. If you are a foreigner, you probably wont know any of the music, but the locals are using their forks as microphone to sign the words of all the songs. The atmosphere is great and authentic.

Address: Avenida 82 # 12-29

Phone: 635-5692

Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm - 1am, Fri-Sat 12pm - 3am