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El Barón

Restaurant Cafe Bar Cocktail bar Gastropub

One of the Most Reviewed Gastropubs in Cartagena


Address

Carrera 4, Cl. San Pedro Claver #31-7, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Website

www.elbaron.co

Contact

+57 315 6463018

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 1 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 kmartina5 1 year ago on Google • 250 reviews
    Our favorite restaurant in Cartagena. Amazing service and food. The staff are attentive and speedy. The lentil croquettes are mouth watering. The coffee is creamy and made to perfection. Visiting this place is an absolute delight. Don't forget to try the coconut lemonade. I enjoyed everything we ordered. I think we stopped at El Barón for a total of 5 times.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Micky R. 1 year ago on Google
    Superb tapas, wonderful setting, great cocktails. Staff were very friendly. Highly recommend. The Tapas was outstanding we had to order more because it was that good. The staff were excellent they were bilingual so were able to communicate in both Spanish and English. Seating inside and outside, the outside seating faced onto the square in front of the church. Be aware that people will try to sell you things. Cocktails are wonderful very flavoursome some of the best we’ve had.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine K. 2 months ago on Google • 289 reviews New
    By far the best cocktails we had in Cartagena. You can choose to sit inside (two different areas - one more intimate and the other a little more vibey) or outside, and we sat in both indoor areas. I had the Blitz, Gin Basil Smash and the Blume cocktails and they all had good flavour balance and were enjoyable to drink. We also shared the mushroom croquetas and the chicken sliders which were tasty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vincent P. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Highly recommend that you sit inside! Not only will you get the chance to cool off, the interior aesthetics rivals that of New York style lounges. Wonderful drinks. The grilled fish catch of the day is incredibly tender and juicy. Come by with friends or a date and enjoy an intimate setting. You can pay with credit card
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam L. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places in all of Cartagena to get a drink. Or two. There are several mainstays on their menu that you must try, and feel free to ask their bartender for some recommendations. El Baron is one of the premier cocktail destinations in this city, and you should carve out time in your evening to experience them. The service is phenomenal. We felt taken care of even though a large party from a wedding came in shortly after we did. The space isn’t huge but can accommodate a crowd. We felt like it was a very intimate and inviting spot. I would highly recommend if craft cocktails and stellar hospitality is your thing!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey J. 5 months ago on Google • 194 reviews
    The best cocktails in town. Trust me I did my research this trip. The food menu needs more light tapas or seafood but I’m sure what’s in there is great too.

  • 5/5 Joel M. 3 months ago on Google • 162 reviews New
    Small but extremely mighty cocktail bar. Some of the best cocktails I've had. Very creative and delicious. Love the addition of each cocktail's ABV on the menu. Never seen that before.

  • 5/5 María Luisa Ochoa G. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    I loved the food!!! The cocktails are great and definitely a highlight but the food was an incredible surprise. I’ve been twice (recently), once at night and had cocktails and a couple of bites and everything was delicious. We had the patatas bravas and the croquetas de carne and food was amazing. Today I’ve come for brunch and was disappointed to find it nearly empty, specially since the food was GREAT! So much so I didn’t even have time to get a picture. My husband ordered huevos rancheros and they were the best we’ve had. I had the breakfast sandwich and it was great also. I can’t compliment this place enough, the staff is so nice, the decor is amazing just 20/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelton S. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fantastic experience, this is definitely one of the best bars I've been to in South America and top on the list for North America as well. The staff are extremely friendly and provide excellent service. The drinks are amazing I would highly recommend this.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xavier P. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little restaurant. Good food and good service at a good price. You can have a table outside, next to the San Pedro Claver church, which is a great experience at night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ophir S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) On November 17 we were a group of 5 people, the attention was horrible and the very expensive drinks exaggerated. 2 of the people we went got sick at night and the only thing they ate was there (Original) El 17 de Noviembre fuimos un grupo de 5 personas la atención fue horrible y los tragos muy costosos exagerados. 2 de las personas q fuimos se enfermaron en la noche y lo único q comieron fue allá
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 mark g. 3 years ago on Google
    Extremely small place :-( and bad service , the food was not great ....and the time to get anything was super painful definitely would not recommend it . Nonetheless I was over charged on my credit card .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Magnus B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails on a beautiful old town Square. The drinks are not cheap but worth their money!! We even went there another day since we really enjoyed the drinks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William T. 9 months ago on Google
    I stumbled onto this place while sightseeing in Old Town Cartagena. It's a tiny dive-bar with the tastiest drinks I've had! I've travelled to many countries and tried out hundreds of different bars. This one takes the cake. My favorite drink here is the "Rosarito." It is arguably the best cocktail i've had! The staff is super accommodating and the drinks are sublime.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sammy K. 2 months ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    Exceptional! The cocktails at El Barón really are of high quality, really amazing. My personal favourite was the Rosarito (the cocktail with the purple flower in it). The ambience is great inside, and the staff is very friendly. It's a great place to hang out with friends and have the chance to catch up with each other.

  • 5/5 Liav S. 6 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    What a warm welcome to Cartagena in this chill vibing bar! Love the cocktails menu, the creativity and flavors' matching in them, I'll just need to return to try some more!

  • 5/5 Steven M. 5 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    El Barón is a must visit in Cartagena. Very chill vibe, amazing handcrafted cocktails and delicious bites. The bartenders are true masters of their craft. And the bar aesthetic is amazing. You’ll like it so much, you’ll definitely go more than once.

  • 5/5 Nico G. 2 years ago on Google
    El Barón is the best cocktail bar in Cartagena hands down. Incredible food (the dessert is next level!), cocktails, and a gorgeous setting with stunning decor on the interior. And the exterior seating is in a picture perfect historic Cartagena plaza complete with a 16th century church. But, the best part of a visit to El Barón is their people! Everyone who works there is unbelievably friendly, helpful, and hardworking. Angie, Manuel, Shirley, Jorge, Luis (and all the bartenders, servers, and other team members we interacted with) are fantastic! They provided amazing recommendations on drinks and food, they were happy to provide local tips about Cartagena, and really made our time at El Baron (and Cartagena!) super enjoyable and memorable! Highly recommend a visit (or two) to El Baron! You won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Karol M. 4 years ago on Google
    Specialty drinks made by mixologist were outstanding

  • 5/5 Kamilo P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Traditional from Cartagena (Original) Tradicional de Cartagena

  • 5/5 Kristian S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The tattoo of mermaids is the best of all Cartagena (Original) La tatuadores de sirenas es la mejor de toda Cartagena

  • 5/5 Ana Melina Campos P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love it, experts in what they do. (Original) Me encanta, expertos en lo que hacen.

  • 5/5 Robert P. 2 years ago on Google
    I had this place saved and stopped during the day to escape the heat! Very friendly staff making some tasty cocktails. They explained their menu and helped with our decisions. Only stopped for drinks, but the food menu also looked really good.

  • 5/5 Veronica P. 2 years ago on Google
    There is plenty of outdoor seating here, but the decor of the restaurant is too nice to want to sit outdoors. This craft cocktail bar has many options, try the mezcal-based cocktail.

  • 5/5 R S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good craft cocktails! Nice air conditioned indoor seating. I had the Puro, rum cocktail with caramelized onion & tobacco leaf. The gin basil smash was delicious as well. Can’t go wrong with their drinks.

  • 5/5 Sydney G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot for cocktails! Loved the ambiance and the DJ last night! Seriously though… amazing Mai Tai! Jorge took very good care of us, he was super helpful and very sweet. We saw him running around and he was so professional and hard working. He really made our experience here at El Baron wonderful! Thanks so much for a fun night!

  • 4/5 Shagun M. 9 months ago on Google
    Went here for my birthday brunch. Decent spot. They gave a complimentary cake which was nice of them. The pollo roti was a bit over salted but very flavorful and juicy. The drinks were good, but nothing stellar.

  • 5/5 Alison R. 10 months ago on Google
    Highly recommend visiting El Baron when you re in Cartagena. Great drinks and food. I tried one of the special cocktails. Service was attentive and everyone there looked after the guests. You can outside on the plaza or inside. It is one of “must go” spots.

  • 5/5 Julie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible cocktails that rival any other bar, sexy ambiance and the best bartenders you can find in Cartagena. Music is also phenomenal

  • 5/5 kristen B. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Really loved this place for the amazing tapas and fantastic cocktails. The atmosphere was cool too. We enjoyed the patatas bravas, burger, shrimp roll, and shrimp and crab tostada.

  • 5/5 Kittyy K. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome atmosphere, good quality drinks and great service! Nice relaxed music not too loud. I had the gin basil smash it was very refreshing just like how the menu said! This is a hipster place.

  • 5/5 lucia c. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent! Food was great, crusty salmon salad was fab, Mojito de la casa was really good, we loved sitting outdoors by the active plaza, fantastic and attentive service, everyone was beyond nice, come here, highly recommended, the San Pedro historical church as a backdrop is simply beautiful, you wont be disappointed, although the biggest annoyances are the constant vendors and beggars approaching which really is the most unappealing side of staying here

  • 3/5 Racha A. 1 year ago on Google
    We just tried desserts and they were below average. Its expensive. Nice patio outside though.

  • 5/5 Alba R. 4 years ago on Google
    The top bar in Cartagena!

  • 5/5 Ariane M. 11 months ago on Google
    I had the BEST lemonade of my life here! It was the one with coconut. My gosh, you have to try this if you like lime and coconut! The waiter was very friendly. The view is great and we can recommend this place 100%.

  • 5/5 David A. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails! The penicillin was fantastic, and the truffled french fries incredibly good. The staff was absolutely extraordinary!!!

  • 5/5 Stella M. 1 year ago on Google
    My fave restaurant in Cartagena. Delicious tapas, refreshing coco limonada (the best we tried in the city) and amazing food selection. The staff were simply wonderful and just the best. They even offered recommendations! We often ate here as the food was consistently delicious and of course the ambient.

  • 5/5 Luis A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service and great atmosphere outdoors in the San Pedro plaza. I really enjoy coming here!

  • 5/5 Gianni F. 3 years ago on Google
    Best bar in Cartagena

  • 5/5 Lidy Adriana Sosa L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ecxelente quality in the presentation of your cocktails and the warmth of the service provided (Original) Ecxelente calidad en la presentación de sus cócteles y la calidez del servicio brindado

  • 5/5 leonardo a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Without a doubt and for a few years one of the best bars in Cartagena. (Original) Sin lugar a dudas y desde hace unos años de los mejores bares de Cartagena.

  • 5/5 Luis M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best breakfasts in Cartagena, excellent service, you can definitely see the quality in their entire menu, totally satisfied. (Original) Los mejores desayunos de Cartagena, excelente servicio, definitivamente se nota la calidad en todo su menu, totalmente satisfecho.

  • 5/5 Dan N. 3 years ago on Google
    The crab dip is a must!

  • 5/5 Maria Patricia Ramos A. 3 years ago on Google
    Excelente servicio ,comida agradable ambiente .

  • 5/5 Luis Carlos López R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excelente sitio para relajarse y disfrutar la sobriedad e historia de la Cartagena colonial. Magnífico servicio y buenos licores importados. El servicio de Álvaro, el martes, es genial!

  • 4/5 Jorge C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a drink or coffee.

  • 5/5 David R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cocktails (Original) Cocteles buenísimos

  • 5/5 Douglas L. 4 years ago on Google
    Living in NYC, the land of cocktails, my friends and I know a good bar when we see taste it and this is an excellent one. I was in Cartagena for a wedding, of course I was, and I took 3 different group here and each time people were blown away but how fun, cute and unique the drinks were. Go here!

  • 5/5 Nicolas del Castillo T. 3 years ago on Google
    Excelent food. The rotti chicken was Amazing. Good drinks in a beautiful plaza

  • 5/5 Max S. 3 years ago on Google
    Well executed drinks, pleasant sitting out on the plaza, and good food as well. Although we didn't try the whole menu we had an assortment of apps and all were good. It's definitely expensive, but par for the neighborhood.

  • 5/5 Brendan M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. The cocktails are incredibly artisinal, the food is fantastic and gourmet, and the location is superb (on a great open plaza with beautiful views of San Pedro Claver Cathedral). Only thing to beware of is that the service isn't particularly speedy, but that's pretty typical in Colombia.

  • 5/5 Raymond K. 3 years ago on Google
    Best cocktail bar with elevated food in Cartagena. The bartenders are all classically trained and can whip up an off menu drink that will be meet and exceed your standards. The food is is great variety where you can enjoy small bites (tapas) or have a full blown dinner (with dessert). As a regular, I've tried everything on the menu and some of my favorites include the burrata, crab dip, house burger, steak, and truffles cream pasta. You can't go wrong, I promise!

  • 5/5 Nolan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the food here and their craft cocktails are next level. This is definitely worth checking out. I recommend the chicken Roti and/or wiki-ing St. Peter Claver while throwing back some libations on their outdoor patio area.

  • 5/5 Wiki W. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic cocktails. Had the rum with caramelized onion and burning tobacco leaf. Tapas were good. Location is ideal, had dinner right in front of the beautiful church. Perfect romantic setting.

  • 5/5 Tiara H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Camilo F. 3 years ago on Google
    I believe it’s the best bar in the town. The drinks are the best at el baron, specifically if you ask the bar man for something of your taste, they will male sure you are amazed. While its small, the locations its incredible, just in front of San Pedro Church that brings an amazing setting for the bar. Food its also very nice. Outstanding place!!

  • 5/5 Lucy S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnífico

  • 5/5 Marie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Our favourite cocktail bar in Colombia. It’s small, cozy, stylish, the music is good, the staff is nice, the view on the Cathedral is beautiful and most importantly, the cocktail list is outstanding. We liked it so much that we decided to go back on our last night.

  • 5/5 RAFAELA O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, very good protocols, food and cocktails, unsurpassed (Original) Excelente atención, muy buenos los protocolos, la comida y los cócteles, insuperables

  • 5/5 JORGE EDUARDO GONZALEZ B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) High Level in Liquors and their blends; Unlimited creativity, delicious menu of dishes. Very Unfriendly Service Staff (Original) Alto Nivel en Licores y sus mezclas ; creatividad sin límites , menú de platos delicioso. El Personal de Servicio muy Antipático

  • 5/5 Catherine Calixto D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The perfect spot to hang out, have a drink and eat well! Impeccable service (Original) El spot perfecto para tardear, tomarse algo rico y comer bien! Servicio impecable

  • 1/5 sima m. 3 years ago on Google
    To everyone that care about their health I would not recommend to eat at this restaurant . Very bad experience. Vist Oct 14 2020

  • 1/5 Jaime Ivan Hincapie A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were a group of 8 people very slow service, the food had a funny taste and very cold. (Original) Estuvimos un grupo de 8 personas muy lento el servicio, la comida tenía un sabor raro y muy fría.

  • 5/5 Grey G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 1/5 Andrea A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Horrible service (Original) Horrible servicio

  • 5/5 andreas a. 3 years ago on Google
    Good cocktails and friendly staff!

  • 1/5 Eriksson L. 3 years ago on Google
    The worst service ever ( the drinks were a jok ) The host's was trully slow and didn't understood any thing we asked ......nonetheless super small place and very Cute the food was over expensive and the amount was very littel .

  • 1/5 Jessica A. 3 years ago on Google
    Hi everyone :-) my name is Jessica and I have Dined in this restaurant , and all I can say is that we would never go to this place again shameful service . Please be advice super slow no English speaking and Terrible small drinks !!! Super bad Management

  • 5/5 Laura Viviana Mateus N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very nice place, attention only until 1 am (Original) Es un sitio muy agradable, atención solo hasta la 1 am

  • 5/5 luis mario S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent dishes and service. Great atmosphere today December 24. (Original) Excelentes platos y servicio. Genial el ambiente hoy 24 de diciembre.

  • 5/5 Stefano C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful cocktail bar in the center of Cartagena ... Cocktails perfectly prepared and with great variations of spirits .... (Original) Bellissimo cocktail bar nel centro di Cartagena... Cocktail preparati in maniera perfetta e con grandi varianti di liquori....


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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