NEW YEARS EVE FEASTS AND FIESTAS
Yeah! NYE in Cartagena! Flights have been booked, accommodation arranged. And now.. to plan the party! But this is where things can get confusing.
As a veteran of 5 New Years Eves in Cartagena, including hosting what was unanimously (** ahem, unverified) considered to be the best NYE party of 2015, I feel like I am in a good position to help you all navigate through the best options.
First of all, for the most part there seems to be 2 separate parties. The first, is a more intimate eating party that leads up to the midnight countdown (often featuring grapes), the second starts after midnight and is more club and crazy. There are a few exceptions of places that are good as a 2-4-1 all night eat, drink and be merry caper.. but generally the real party doesn't start until midnight.
Second, things aren't cheap. At all. New Years happens but once a year and you can bet your bottom dollar Cartagena establishments have learned to make the most of it. So.. that said.. Here's our picks (be sure to use us or reference our booking code to make the bookings .. sometimes they give us commissions, price is the same to you, or even cheaper, promise):
As a veteran of 5 New Years Eves in Cartagena, including hosting what was unanimously (** ahem, unverified) considered to be the best NYE party of 2015, I feel like I am in a good position to help you all navigate through the best options.
First of all, for the most part there seems to be 2 separate parties. The first, is a more intimate eating party that leads up to the midnight countdown (often featuring grapes), the second starts after midnight and is more club and crazy. There are a few exceptions of places that are good as a 2-4-1 all night eat, drink and be merry caper.. but generally the real party doesn't start until midnight.
Second, things aren't cheap. At all. New Years happens but once a year and you can bet your bottom dollar Cartagena establishments have learned to make the most of it. So.. that said.. Here's our picks (be sure to use us or reference our booking code to make the bookings .. sometimes they give us commissions, price is the same to you, or even cheaper, promise):
ALQUIMICO
PRICE FOR DINNER & PARTY: 450,000 COP
8PM SOLD OUT
PRICE FOR JUST THE PARTY: 150,000 COP
10PM
Just the Party includes,
1 glass of champagne or cocktail
Surprises
Access to the party, rooftop access subject to availability (the guests who opt for dinner option will take priority, any extra spaces are filled on a first come, first served basis)
Why we like this option?
Alquimico is one of our most favourite bars. The space is amazing. The drinks and atmosphere will be amazing. There's 3 levels so you can change things up. The music tropical and fun. The guests will also be a good mix of locals and foreigners.
TO BOOK: Contact Pacho via whatsapp +13105923792
or go directly to the website and book there *** but please send us (email or whatsapp) your names so we know you booked thanks to our advice!
8PM SOLD OUT
PRICE FOR JUST THE PARTY: 150,000 COP
10PM
Just the Party includes,
1 glass of champagne or cocktail
Surprises
Access to the party, rooftop access subject to availability (the guests who opt for dinner option will take priority, any extra spaces are filled on a first come, first served basis)
Why we like this option?
Alquimico is one of our most favourite bars. The space is amazing. The drinks and atmosphere will be amazing. There's 3 levels so you can change things up. The music tropical and fun. The guests will also be a good mix of locals and foreigners.
TO BOOK: Contact Pacho via whatsapp +13105923792
or go directly to the website and book there *** but please send us (email or whatsapp) your names so we know you booked thanks to our advice!
TOWNHOUSE
In a city as beautiful and with weather so damn temperate as Cartagena, rooftop NYE options come out pretty far on top when deciding where to bring in 2019, and the Rooftop Party at Townhouse is set to be a cracker.
You can enter from 10pm, there will be tapas and open bar so you pretty much don't have to think about anything except having a good time, you can see the fireworks in all their glory at midnight, you can take photos in front of their "Bitch, where's my champagne?" neon, you can dance to awesome music, you can make whatever good or bad decisions take your fancy. Party goes through until 3am.
Local legends The Faces will be the live act (think electrified sax and violin played over dance music with pump up vocals.. but actually, better than that sounds lol) and the rest of the lineup of DJs are certified awesome and tropical.
Tickets costs $150 USD (450,000 pesos) you can purchase online by visiting this website. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/townhouse
When it asks for your DISCOUNT code put in CONNECT and you will receive $10 discount. If you then want to send us a text or whatsapp message to Pacho on +1 310 593 3792 with your names, we can confirm your booking has been received.
You can enter from 10pm, there will be tapas and open bar so you pretty much don't have to think about anything except having a good time, you can see the fireworks in all their glory at midnight, you can take photos in front of their "Bitch, where's my champagne?" neon, you can dance to awesome music, you can make whatever good or bad decisions take your fancy. Party goes through until 3am.
Local legends The Faces will be the live act (think electrified sax and violin played over dance music with pump up vocals.. but actually, better than that sounds lol) and the rest of the lineup of DJs are certified awesome and tropical.
Tickets costs $150 USD (450,000 pesos) you can purchase online by visiting this website. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/townhouse
When it asks for your DISCOUNT code put in CONNECT and you will receive $10 discount. If you then want to send us a text or whatsapp message to Pacho on +1 310 593 3792 with your names, we can confirm your booking has been received.
CUBA 1940s
The party at Cuba 1940s has a lot going for it. Firstly, it's an all-in-one option. You can eat here, drink here, dance to live music here, even swim here (!) and also soak up all the awesome vibe from the Plaza Party that happens just outside in Plaza San Diego. Restaurants and bars located on the plaza (of which Cuba 1940s is one) get included access to the party. We'll include a photo of said plaza party below.. it's definitely one of the more traditional and fun ways to celebrate the coming of the new year.
The ticket prices are 475,000 pesos. You need to pay 50% on booking and the rest before the 31st. If you need to pay online you can pay into a paypal account which we can provide for you upon request.
The food will be a veritable feast of Caribbean flavours (check out slideshow below for some of the dishes you can expect). You will also receive a mojito cocktail upon arrival and then a glass of champagne to toast midnight. There will ofcourse be the good luck grapes to make wishes upon, and plenty of party favours like masks and paper hats and tooters, so you can put them on and look silly. Because that's important.
The live musicians are very good and create a really special ambiance that you won't find just anywhere.
This will be a very memorable way to spend NYE. As a guide, my guess is that the crowd will be a little more older and a little more local than some of the more dance/DJ focused parties.
If you'd like to book or find out more info , just text or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
The ticket prices are 475,000 pesos. You need to pay 50% on booking and the rest before the 31st. If you need to pay online you can pay into a paypal account which we can provide for you upon request.
The food will be a veritable feast of Caribbean flavours (check out slideshow below for some of the dishes you can expect). You will also receive a mojito cocktail upon arrival and then a glass of champagne to toast midnight. There will ofcourse be the good luck grapes to make wishes upon, and plenty of party favours like masks and paper hats and tooters, so you can put them on and look silly. Because that's important.
The live musicians are very good and create a really special ambiance that you won't find just anywhere.
This will be a very memorable way to spend NYE. As a guide, my guess is that the crowd will be a little more older and a little more local than some of the more dance/DJ focused parties.
If you'd like to book or find out more info , just text or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
1968 SALSA SHOW
In a similar vein to Cuba 1940s we have the 1968 Salsa Show (not sure what it is with salsa bars and dates, but I digress). However instead of a focus on Cuban salsa, 1968 showcases all the best music and o.m.g dancers from Cali, Colombia. And seriously, they are very, very omg. This will be an experience you can only really get in Colombia; world best dancers, food and drink and ingredients typical of Colombia's Pacific coast, famous Caleño hospitality, incredible full-10 piece band, endless dance shows, the famous Colombian crazy hour, and ofcourse that NYE kit so you can deck yourself out in all the fun and silly stuff of the season. Oh you also all get a 3 am cup of caldo to help you ensure a hangover -free start to 2019 (it's another tradition at Colombian parties, and it is extremely welcome)
Above in the flyer we have the available options, which are:
350,000 pesos buys you a 3 course meal PLUS open bar
100,000 pesos buys you entry, a welcome cocktail and then pay for what you eat/drink separately.
I think this will be a super fun option and something you won't find anywhere else other than Colombia. It is also one of the very best value options for an all-in-one eating and drinking party.
If you want to arrange your entry just text or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
Above in the flyer we have the available options, which are:
350,000 pesos buys you a 3 course meal PLUS open bar
100,000 pesos buys you entry, a welcome cocktail and then pay for what you eat/drink separately.
I think this will be a super fun option and something you won't find anywhere else other than Colombia. It is also one of the very best value options for an all-in-one eating and drinking party.
If you want to arrange your entry just text or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
BOURBON ST.
It's pretty impossible to leave Bourbon St. (Cartagena) without having a good time and their NYE party takes that reputation and then amps it up to 11. Just like the New Orleans namesake, the party vibes here are contagious and this is always one of our most favourite NYE options. It's usually mostly a local crowd plus a few clued up travelers who are looking for an unpretentious party, and the live rock bands and crossover DJs keeps the rumba going until sunrise which also makes it one of the best value choices.
It's also in an amazing location, so you can head to the plaza and/or the wall to watch the fireworks and/or sunrise before during and after the party.
Your options are
200,000 pesos all you can eat buffet dinner (served from 9pm to 1am), welcome cocktail, glass of champagne for toasting
100,000 pesos Entry and welcome cocktail and midnight champagne.
To reserve your spot and/or ask us questions (English please) text or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
It's also in an amazing location, so you can head to the plaza and/or the wall to watch the fireworks and/or sunrise before during and after the party.
Your options are
200,000 pesos all you can eat buffet dinner (served from 9pm to 1am), welcome cocktail, glass of champagne for toasting
100,000 pesos Entry and welcome cocktail and midnight champagne.
To reserve your spot and/or ask us questions (English please) text or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
EL BALCÓN
El Balcon has a prime location overlooking the buzziest place to be on NYE, Plaza San Diego. Just look at that party in the photo above. So you get to be part of the action, but still have your private space with great food and drink
The public price is $240 pp
Which includes:
3 course dinner (which starts from 9pm)
Starter (ceviche, hummus or ropa vieja)
Main (Posta Cartagenera)
Grapes
Drinks
Sparkling for toasts
Then open bar until 3am.
Since we have a long time relationship with El Balcon, we have permission to offer a special price if you book through us. Just message or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
The public price is $240 pp
Which includes:
3 course dinner (which starts from 9pm)
Starter (ceviche, hummus or ropa vieja)
Main (Posta Cartagenera)
Grapes
Drinks
Sparkling for toasts
Then open bar until 3am.
Since we have a long time relationship with El Balcon, we have permission to offer a special price if you book through us. Just message or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
LA MOVIDA
Cartagena's most popular club, La Movida's New Years party is always a lot of fun with a great turn out of well-heeled locals. This year's theme is Madrileña for all things Spanish Capital, 80s punk and prohibition. Expect this party to be very packed but with a great energy. Entry is 200,000 pesos, You'll need to reserve. Message or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
LA JUGADA
Great Gatsby is a perfect theme for this art deco styled bar and it's also an awesome theme to bring in 2019 with a bit of class. La Jugada is another of the popular clubs in town, it's narrow and high so there's plenty of cute alcoves and tucked away corners, plus a fairly stunning rooftop lookout just made for moonlight smooching come 12.
The options are, admission for 150,000 pesos (includes that glass of sparking for toasting).
The second option is for 4 or more people. Guaranteed table, then pay 300,000 pesos pp (and you can spend 150,000 pesos of that however you want from the menu).
To book your spots message or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792
The options are, admission for 150,000 pesos (includes that glass of sparking for toasting).
The second option is for 4 or more people. Guaranteed table, then pay 300,000 pesos pp (and you can spend 150,000 pesos of that however you want from the menu).
To book your spots message or whatsapp Pacho on +1 310 592 3792