KYN
KYN is an Asian-inspired cocktail bar at Carrera 14 #93B-58, near Parque 93's western edge, combining Japanese and Korean flavors in original drinks and a short Asian-fusion food menu. The space holds about 50 across a polished wooden bar, a handful of low tables, and a small private room at the back. The cocktail program is among the most respected in Bogotá, with drinks built from Japanese spirits (umeshu, shochu, Japanese gin), Korean ingredients (soju, gochujang, perilla), and Colombian botanicals. The bartenders are trained in classic technique and bring it to a vocabulary most Bogotá bars don't touch. The crowd is mostly thirties and forties professionals, often dressed for the occasion, with a steady contingent of expats from the surrounding Chicó residential blocks. The room runs quiet by Bogotá standards; conversation matters here.
Where to stay near KYN
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A refined cocktail bar with Asian aesthetic and serious bartenders. The drinks take time; the food works as accompaniment. Conversation dominates; the music sits low.
Refined, Japanese-influenced, and quietly confident. Bogotá's most ambitious cocktail bar by spirit selection.
Low-volume Japanese ambient, jazz, and electronic. No DJ.
Smart casual leaning toward business casual. Closed shoes, polished attire. Athletic wear refused.
Cocktail enthusiasts, date nights, anyone wanting the most ambitious cocktail program in Bogotá
Cards (all major) and cash. Cash tips appreciated.
Price Range
Cocktails 55,000-78,000 COP, food 40,000-65,000 COP, Japanese spirits flights 80,000-120,000 COP
Cocktails ~$15/€13.50, food ~$12/€11, spirits flights ~$23/€21
Hours
Tue-Thu 18:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-02:00, closed Sun-Mon
Insider Tip
Ask for the bartender's choice if you can't pick from the menu; the technique on classic drinks is as strong as the originals. The umeshu flight is a low-stakes way to sample Japanese spirits. The back private room sits four and can be booked for groups.
Full Review
KYN occupies a narrow space on Carrera 14 with the bar running along the right wall and seating clustered along the left. The decor borrows from Japanese izakaya aesthetics: dark wood, subdued lighting, hanging textiles, and a glass-fronted spirits display behind the bar. The back private room seats four and works for small group bookings.
The cocktail program is the deepest in Bogotá by Japanese and Korean spirit selection. The bar carries around 40 Japanese whiskies (Yamazaki, Hibiki, Hakushu, Nikka), a strong umeshu and shochu lineup, Japanese gins (Roku, Ki No Bi, Ki No To), and a curated Korean soju selection. The cocktail list runs original drinks built from these spirits combined with Colombian botanicals. The classic technique on Negronis, Sazeracs, and Old Fashioneds is as strong as anywhere in the city.
The food menu is short and Asian-leaning. Sashimi plates, gyoza, bao buns, and a few seasonal specials round out the offering. The kitchen is small and focused; everything works as a cocktail pairing rather than a full dinner.
Compared with Huerta (botanical-focused) and Black Bear (classic-leaning), KYN is the most specifically themed of the Bogotá top-tier cocktail bars. The Asian spirit selection makes it the standout for whisky drinkers and Japanese spirit enthusiasts. The bartenders run the program seriously, with training that shows in technique and pairing recommendations.
The Parque 93 location puts it on the western edge of the district, slightly less obvious than the park-facing venues. The space is intimate; reservations help on Friday and Saturday. The price point is the highest in Bogotá for cocktails, which matches the inventory and the technique.
The Neighborhood
KYN sits on Carrera 14 a few blocks west of Parque 93. Black Bear is two minutes' walk east; the Quinta Camacho cocktail scene is 10 minutes south.
Getting There
Uber to Carrera 14 #93B-58. From Centro the ride costs 22,000-30,000 COP.
Address
Carrera 14 #93B-58, Bogotá, Colombia
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