Bogotá Beer Company Chapinero
Bogotá Beer Company Chapinero is the central Chapinero outlet of the BBC chain, at Carrera 11 #65-70. The venue runs the standard BBC format with the chain's house tap lineup and pub menu, but operates larger and louder than the Parque 93 flagship. The space holds about 180 across two floors with the ground floor running as the main bar and the upstairs as additional seating and TV screens for football. The crowd skews university student and expat-leaning rather than the corporate after-office crowd of the Parque 93 outlet. The location near the central Chapinero strip makes it a practical warm-up before moving to the clubs. Prices match the BBC chain standard with the Chapinero adjustment downward by a few thousand COP per pint.
Where to stay near Bogotá Beer Company Chapinero
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What to Expect
A larger, louder version of the BBC standard. Two-floor pub with the main bar downstairs and additional seating with TVs upstairs. University and expat crowd; conversation-friendly except during football matches.
Lively, pub-style, and unpretentious. The Chapinero default warm-up.
Background rock and folk playlists; football match audio dominates the upstairs during games.
Casual. Jeans and T-shirts normal; university uniforms common in academic terms.
Pre-club drinks before hitting the Chapinero strip, university students, football fans during matches
Cards (all major) and cash
Price Range
BBC tap beer 14,000-20,000 COP, imports 20,000-28,000 COP, pub food 28,000-50,000 COP
BBC tap ~$4/€3.60, imports ~$6/€5.50, pub food ~$8/€7.50
Hours
Mon-Wed 12:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-23:00
Insider Tip
The Chapinero outlet runs the same lineup as the Parque 93 flagship with cheaper prices. The football schedule drives the upstairs crowd; Saturday match days fill the place. The terrace section has a slightly quieter feel than the main floor.
Full Review
BBC Chapinero on Carrera 11 occupies a two-floor corner space with the entrance opening into the ground-floor bar. The interior is standard BBC: long wooden bar, exposed brick, high-tops, and dim lighting. The upstairs adds another 80 seats and the football TV setup; the terrace section spills onto the sidewalk in dry weather.
The tap list runs the BBC house lineup: Bogotá Beer flagship lager, Monserrate IPA, Chapinero Porter, Cajicá Honey Ale, and the seasonal rotation. The lineup is identical to the Parque 93 outlet but the rare-release rotation is slightly less aggressive at this location. Imports fill the gaps with the standard BBC selection.
The food menu is the chain's standard pub format: burgers, fish and chips, wings, chicharrón plates, and a few Colombian dishes. Execution is reliable; portions are generous. Prices sit at the lower end of the BBC chain range, which makes the Chapinero outlet the best value in the system.
The crowd skews university student and expat-leaning. Carrera 11 puts the venue near several universities (Javeriana, Externado) and the Chapinero residential blocks, which brings a younger and more local crowd than the corporate Parque 93 flagship. Football match days are the busiest; Premier League and Champions League matches pack the upstairs.
Compared with the BBC Parque 93 flagship, the Chapinero outlet is louder, cheaper, and more student-leaning. The format works well as a pre-club warm-up; most drinkers move to Boogaloop, Theatron, or Video Club after a couple of pints. The Carrera 11 location means walking to the major clubs is short but should still be done by Uber given the Chapinero safety context.
The Neighborhood
BBC Chapinero sits on Carrera 11 in central Chapinero. Boogaloop is two blocks west on Carrera 13; Video Club is similarly close.
Getting There
Uber to Carrera 11 #65-70. From Centro the ride costs 10,000-15,000 COP; from Zona Rosa 8,000-14,000 COP.
Address
Carrera 11 #65-70, Bogotá, Colombia
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