Calle 9+1 is a favourite among hipster locals and adventurous travellers. Any weekend night you can find a lineup of impressive international DJs getting the colourful crowd hot and heavy in a warehouse-like setting. Do it as the locals do and buy a bottle of aguardiente (the local liquor which tastes a bit like aniseed) and sip shots through the night.

If you want to see where locals, or Paisas, come for their after-work drinks or a quiet game of dominoes, look no further than Salon Malaga. This no-frills bar has walls adorned with prints and photographs of Colombian celebrities through the ages and offers a variety of national beers on draft. Settle in one of the many metal chairs or flip through the classic jukebox, filled with vintage Latin classics.

To embrace your inner craft beer nerd, visit Medellin’s best brewers. Nestled in the neighbourhood of Industriales, you’ll feel transported to Brooklyn or Barcelona, wandering graffiti-covered warehouses before arriving at the large, modern brewery. Unfortunately, they function as a tasting room and not a bar, so their hours are limited to a few evenings a week. On the other hand, that means you’ll get a tour and great deal on tasting all their beers, such as La Rosada or Negra.