891 Bar
891 Bar is a cocktail bar on Carrera 2 Oeste with a long mixology list, dim lighting, and a quiet atmosphere compared to the louder bars on the strip. The space runs a medium-sized ground-floor room with a long bar along one side, scattered low tables in the center, and a small enclosed back area for groups. The cocktail menu runs both classic builds and creative house signatures with seasonal Colombian ingredients (aguardiente infusions, fresh tropical fruits, herbs from the surrounding coffee region). The bar stays open until 2 AM weekdays and 3 AM on weekends. Pricing is moderate by El Peñón standards: cocktails 25,000-38,000 COP, beer 12,000-18,000 COP, no cover.
Where to stay near 891 Bar
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A cocktail bar with long mixology list, dim lighting, and a quieter atmosphere than the louder El Peñón venues. The conversation-focused alternative on the strip.
Dim, cocktail-focused, conversation-friendly. The quieter alternative on the El Peñón strip.
Low-volume jazz, classic blues, soul, ambient electronic
Smart-casual. Long trousers, clean shirts. Sandals and beachwear tolerated but feel out of place.
Conversation-focused evenings, cocktail enthusiasts, dates, slower-paced El Peñón nights.
Cards and cash accepted
Price Range
Cocktails 25,000-38,000 COP, beer 12,000-18,000 COP, small plates 22,000-45,000 COP
Cocktails ~$6-9/€5.50-8, beer ~$2.80-4.20/€2.50-3.80
Hours
Wed-Sat 19:00 to 03:00
Insider Tip
The back enclosed area is the quietest seating for groups wanting conversation. Sit at the bar to watch the bartenders work; their off-menu builds are typically stronger than the printed list. The Friday and Saturday late-night programming runs to 3 AM with a notably quieter atmosphere than the louder strip venues.
Full Review
891 Bar sits on Carrera 2 Oeste in the mid-section of the El Peñón strip, occupying a medium-sized ground-floor space with the long bar along one side and scattered low tables in the center. The interior runs dim and intimate: polished wood floors, leather banquettes along the walls, framed mixology-themed art, and low ambient lighting that signals the cocktail-focused intent. A small enclosed back area provides quieter seating for groups.
The cocktail program runs both classic builds and creative house signatures. The bartenders work careful execution on Old Fashioned, Negroni, Manhattan, and other classics, plus a rotating section of seasonal house cocktails incorporating Colombian ingredients (aguardiente infusions, fresh lulo and chontaduro, herbs from the surrounding coffee region). The execution is notably careful for the price point; expect three to five minutes per cocktail.
Compared to Penelope Martini and DR. JONES, 891 Bar is less specialized and runs broader cocktail programming. Compared to Absenta, 891 is more cocktail-focused and less food-driven. Compared to Amores Sospechosos a few minutes away, 891 is significantly quieter and conversation-focused rather than dance-floor-driven. Within El Peñón, 891 fills the dim-and-quiet cocktail-bar niche.
The late-night programming runs to 3 AM on Friday and Saturday with a quieter atmosphere than the louder strip venues. The crowd skews 28-40 with a heavy professional and dressed-up creative-class contingent. The small-plates menu (cheese boards, charcuterie, simple grilled bites) pairs adequately with drinks. Cards and cash both work; service is friendly and patient.
The Neighborhood
891 Bar sits on Carrera 2 Oeste in the mid-section of the El Peñón strip. Penelope Martini is two minutes south; Amores Sospechosos and Boom Bar are within two to three minutes.
Getting There
Uber from Granada 10,000-15,000 COP and 10-15 minutes. From the central historic zone 8,000-12,000 COP and 5-10 minutes. From the airport 60,000-85,000 COP and 30-45 minutes.
Address
Carrera 2 Oeste, El Peñón, Cali, Colombia
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