Bar La 45
Bar La 45 operates on a corner in Barrio Antioquia with the same formula that's served the neighborhood for years: cold beer, aguardiente, and a sound system playing the hits. The bar is named for its location and keeps things honest: no pretention, no menus, no cocktails. You order beer or aguardiente, sit at a table, and join the social rhythm of the neighborhood. On weekends, the energy picks up as regulars arrive after work and the volume on the speakers goes up. It's strip-lighting and plastic chairs, and it works.
What to Expect
A bare-bones corner bar that functions as a community gathering point. The appeal is entirely social. Come to connect, not to consume.
Corner-bar authentic. Medellín's real rhythm.
Vallenato, reggaeton, and Colombian pop
Casual.
Visitors exploring Barrio Antioquia with a knowledgeable guide.
Cash only
Price Range
Beer COP 3,000-6,000, aguardiente COP 3,000
≈ €0.67–1 / $0.72–1
Hours
Daily from afternoon to late night
Insider Tip
The corner location means you can watch the neighborhood pass by. Aguardiente tastes better when shared. Buy the table a round.
Other Venues in Barrio Antioquia
La Piscina
Open-air bar in the zona rosa section of Barrio Antioquia. Basic setup with loud reggaeton, cheap beer, and a purely local crowd. Cash only.
El Oasis
Larger venue in the tolerance zone with a dance floor and DJ booth. Straightforward drinks service and a late-night crowd that arrives after 11 PM.
Discoteca El Paraíso
One of the bigger dance venues in the zona. Reggaeton and vallenato on rotation, with a working-class local crowd and very low drink prices.