Quick answer: Etro Rooftop operates Thursday, Friday and Saturday until midnight, making the May long weekend in Medellín the ideal moment to live the complete rooftop Valle de Aburrá experience with extended hours. The 2026 menu’s author cocktails (Esfumado, Silencio, Sabroso, Niebla, Revelación Rubí) feature Colombian seasonal ingredients at their peak expression in May. The two-level covered parking is free for diners.
The May long weekend in Medellín concentrates in just a few days the experience agenda that the rest of the year distributes across weeks: the gastronomic and entertainment offering of El Poblado and Provenza reaches its highest activity level and the city’s reference spaces have an energy that the rest of the year does not have in the same way.
Etro Rooftop on the 16th floor of Binn Hotel is the stop that best takes advantage of that long weekend energy. Not because it is the loudest or the most crowded, but because it has the combination that the other El Poblado rooftops rarely have together: an unobstructed view of the Valle de Aburrá, author cocktails with Colombian ingredients, quality sharing plates and extended hours until midnight on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The long weekend itinerary at Etro Rooftop
The May long weekend has three or four days that can be used in different ways at Etro according to the group’s profile and the type of experience it seeks.
Thursday evening: the long weekend aperitif. The first day of the long weekend has a specific energy: the city knows the extended weekend is beginning and the activation level in El Poblado is felt from the afternoon. Etro Rooftop during Thursday’s evening hours (until midnight) has that long weekend opening energy with the atmosphere of a rooftop not yet at its peak occupancy. It is the ideal day for a date night or a small group who wants the experience without the weekend density.
Friday at sunset: the peak visual intensity moment. The May long weekend Friday has the sunset with the highest light quality of the week. Arriving between 5:00 and 6:00 pm, the group captures the sunset over the western Antioquian mountains with the city gradually illuminating in the background. Friday’s DJ sessions add the musical dimension that turns the late afternoon into a complete experience.
Saturday: the long weekend night. May long weekend Saturday is Etro Rooftop’s highest-activity night. The until-midnight hours, the DJ sessions and the greater group density give the rooftop a celebration energy that weekday visits do not have. For groups who want the complete Etro experience in its most vibrant version, long weekend Saturday is that moment.
Sunday public holiday: the calm close. The Sunday public holiday with hours until 10:00 pm has a different energy from Saturday: quieter, more intimate, with groups who already lived Saturday night and want a long weekend close without the previous day’s intensity. The May Sunday sunset has the same quality as Saturday’s and the rooftop atmosphere has a more unhurried rhythm.
What to order at Etro Rooftop during the long weekend
The May long weekend is the moment to explore Etro Rooftop’s full menu without the time restrictions of a weekday visit.
For Thursday evening, the Niebla ($60,000 COP) with 8-year-aged espadín agave mezcal is the appropriate cocktail for the start of the long weekend: complex enough to mark that the night is special, interesting enough for conversation about the ingredient (Andean poleo) to be a natural topic.
For Friday at sunset, the Revelación Rubí ($45,000 COP) with bourbon and corozo syrup is the sunset cocktail by design. If the group wants sparkling wine for the long weekend opening toast, the Prosecco Zonin Brut Cuvée ($352,000 COP bottle) or the Moët Chandon Brut Imperial ($911,000 COP bottle) are menu options.
For the long weekend gastronomy, the most complete combination for a group of 4 people includes: Sweet Potato and Short Rib Croquettes ($49,000 COP) to start, Fish Ceviche ($65,000 COP) and Pork Belly Baos ($55,000 COP) for the center, and the Grilled Rib Eye ($275,000 COP) of Certified Angus Beef with truffle-scented potatoes and parmesan as the main plate for groups who want a higher-level celebration.
Etro Rooftop and the Binn Hotel ecosystem during the long weekend
One of the advantages of making Etro Rooftop the base of the May long weekend is that the Binn Hotel ecosystem has everything a complete long weekend needs in the same building.
The long weekend morning with a gourmet breakfast at La Makha (included for guests), the afternoon at the 16th-floor infinity pool adjacent to Etro, the B Wellness spa session before going out to Etro at night, and the return to the room from the rooftop without needing transport are the most efficient logistics the May long weekend can have in El Poblado.
For those staying at Binn Hotel during the long weekend, the concierge can coordinate day excursions (Guatapé, southwestern Antioquian coffee farms) and Etro and La Makha reservations for the evenings from the same point of contact.
The article on the May long weekend in Medellín and the complete itinerary from Binn Hotel has the detailed plan for those who want to make the most of the full days based in El Poblado.
Frequently asked questions
Does Etro Rooftop have special programming during the May long weekend?
The Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays of the May long weekend have confirmed DJ sessions. Sundays and public holidays have hours until 10:00 pm with quieter programming. For specific long weekend events, confirm with the team when booking.
Does Etro Rooftop require a reservation for the May long weekend?
The May long weekend is one of the highest-demand dates of the year in El Poblado. Booking at least 7 to 10 days in advance guarantees table availability. Walk-in arrivals at the long weekend peak (Friday and Saturday evenings) may not have availability.
Is there an entry fee or minimum spend at Etro Rooftop during the long weekend?
Etro Rooftop has no entry fee. No minimum spend is set for standard small group reservations. For private events or rooftop section bookings, the team can inform about the specific conditions.
