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Juan Chaco, Carrera 4 No. 15-64. Juan Chaco is a downstairs salsa bar in a
crowded party area of La Candelaria. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Juan
Chaco has a great energy with people dancing everywhere. Tues. - Sat., 1:00 PM
- 2:30 AM.
El Gato Gris, Carrera 1A No. 12A-13. El Gato Gris is a restaurant and cafe that
hosts live musicians on Fridays and Saturdays. Gato Gris is a beautiful restaurant
and Café on the El Chorro de Quevedo that has a very lively scene. There are
multiple rooms and terraces to relax in. Mon. - Sat., 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM.
(www.gatogris.com).
Merlin Café, Carrera No. 12-84. Merlin is an interesting Café and restaurant right
off the Chorro de Quevedo. You can find cool Merlin and Lord of the Ring related
decorations. There is a wood burning stove that is great to huddle around with a
drink on a cold Bogotá night. Merlin is open every day of the week from 12:00
PM - 1:00 AM. Merlin also has live music on the weekends.
Bolón de Verde, Carrera 1A No. 13-20. Bolón de Verde is a famous jazz bar
located in the Chorro de Quevado, with live music every Tuesday through
Sunday. A very interesting bar with a very positive energy. Tues. - Sun., 5:00 PM -
2:00 AM.
LAS NIEVES
RESTAURANTS
There are a lot of Colombian and fast food restaurants in this area.
Budget
Patty, Av. Jimenez No. 7-43; Carrera 7 No. 12-25; and Calle 19 No. 4-34 (031-
652-9898, delivery). Patty is a franchise that offers good healthy choices for a
low cost. There are three Patty's in the El Centro area. Patty is an excellent