El Arsenal: The Rum Box
The Rum Box occupies a tiny stone-walled space in Getsemaní dedicated entirely to rum. The collection spans Caribbean producers from Barbados to Venezuela, aged Colombian rums, and rare bottles that rum enthusiasts will lose their minds over. Flights are available for tasting, and the staff guides you through the differences between aged, dark, spiced, and white varieties. The cocktails use rum as the base for everything, naturally. It's a specialist bar that serves its niche perfectly: small, focused, and run by people who genuinely care about rum. The colonial setting adds atmosphere without needing decoration.
What to Expect
A tiny, focused rum bar where the spirit is king. The colonial stone walls and low lighting create intimacy. Conversations with the bartender are part of the experience. Not a place for groups larger than four; the space won't allow it.
Intimate, focused, and rum-soaked. A specialist bar in a colonial shell.
Background Caribbean and jazz. Quiet enough for conversation.
Casual. Getsemaní standard.
Rum lovers and spirit enthusiasts looking for a specialist experience.
Cards and cash accepted
Price Range
Rum flights COP 30,000-50,000, cocktails COP 20,000-40,000
≈ €4–11 / $5–12
Hours
Daily from 5 PM to midnight
Insider Tip
Start with a tasting flight to find your style, then move to cocktails. The staff knows every bottle on the shelf. Ask about the Colombian aged rums if you want something you can't get at home.
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