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Cuisine, cocktails and things to do in Medellín.

The best gastrobars in Medellín
September 29, 2026

The best gastrobars in Medellín

The best gastrobars in El Poblado, Medellin: signature food, cocktails and a real bar. Book your table at Burdo, in the heart of Provenza.

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How to make cocktails at home: bar techniques
September 14, 2026

How to make cocktails at home: bar techniques

Ice, measuring with a jigger, shaking or stirring and the five mistakes that ruin a homemade drink. Book your table at Burdo, Medellin.

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What is a cocktail: origin and anatomy of a drink
September 14, 2026

What is a cocktail: origin and anatomy of a drink

Base, modifier, acid, sugar, bitters and dilution: how a cocktail is built and balanced. Book your table at Burdo, in the heart of Provenza.

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Provenza at night: a guide to Medellín's nightlife hub
September 1, 2026

Provenza at night: a guide to Medellín's nightlife hub

How Provenza changes hour by hour, what you will find, how to get around and where to drink signature cocktails. Book your table at Burdo.

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Types of cocktails: a guide to reading the menu
September 1, 2026

Types of cocktails: a guide to reading the menu

Highball, sour, old fashioned, martini, spritz, tiki and flip: the cocktail families explained without jargon. Book your table at Burdo.

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Aguardiente cocktails: recipes and signature drinks
July 29, 2026

Aguardiente cocktails: recipes and signature drinks

Aguardiente sour, mojito and tonic, the best mixers and the bar tricks you need to nail them at home. Book your table at Burdo, in Medellin.

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What is a gastrobar and why it is not just another bar
July 29, 2026

What is a gastrobar and why it is not just another bar

How a gastrobar differs from a bar or a restaurant, what to expect from the menu and how to make the most of a visit. Book a table at Burdo.

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What is a speakeasy? Cocktails and drinking culture
July 6, 2026

What is a speakeasy? Cocktails and drinking culture

From the clandestine bars of Prohibition to today's signature cocktails: the keys to a good speakeasy. Book your table at Burdo, Medellin.

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What to do in Medellín at night? Bars and after-office
July 6, 2026

What to do in Medellín at night? Bars and after-office

After-office plans, cocktail bars and tips to build the night you have in mind. Book your table at Burdo, right in the middle of Provenza.

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