Alquímico
A three-story cocktail bar on Calle del Colegio, in Cartagena's historic center. It opens every day from 7:00 p.m. and doesn't take reservations.
- Hours
- Monday to Sunday from 7:00 p.m. (checked 2026-10-12).
- Price
- Check the menu at the bar.
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Calle del Colegio #34-24, Centro, Cartagena
Alquímico opened in early 2016. It's in a Republican-era mansion designed in the early 20th century by French architect Gastón Lelarge, who also designed the Club Cartagena.
Each floor has its own menu: the first is community-focused, the second does classics, and the third is a rooftop terrace with cocktails made from produce grown on their farm in the Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero). There are also alcohol-free options and food.
They work with communities such as a farmers' association in the Montes de María and a music collective from the Nelson Mandela neighborhood. The team is more than a hundred people.
What to see
- The three floors, each with a different menu.
- The third-floor rooftop terrace.
- The Gastón Lelarge mansion.
Getting there
- On foot from La Matuna, a few blocks past the Torre del Reloj.
- Taxi to Calle del Colegio, in the old town.
Tips
- No reservations: you show up and wait in line.
- They reserve the right of admission; check their policies on the website.
- Get there early to grab a spot on the terrace.
FAQ
Does Alquímico take reservations?
No. It's first come, first served.
What time does Alquímico open?
Every day from 7:00 p.m.
Do they have alcohol-free cocktails?
Yes, the menu has an alcohol-free section.
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