Father’s Day deserves more than the usual dinner at the same restaurant. If you’re in Medellín, or planning to visit, Etro Rooftop has a straightforward proposal: get to the 16th floor of Binn Hotel, order a Niebla or a Revelación Rubí, and watch the Valle de Aburrá light up as the night takes shape.
No fireworks, no themed menu with a clever name. Just what Etro always has, which turns out to be enough: a serious bar, a kitchen that understands sharing, and a view that makes extra decoration unnecessary.
Why Etro works for Father’s Day
There’s something about rooftops that simplifies celebrations. You don’t have to manufacture conversation because the entire city is right there, shifting color with the hour. The setting does a lot of the work.
Etro Rooftop, in particular, has a design that doesn’t compete with the view. The lines are clean, the lighting is low and warm, and the sound is calibrated so you can talk without effort. For a night out with your dad, that matters more than it seems.
The bar is at Carrera 25 #10-51, Transversal Superior, in El Poblado. Minutes from Provenza and Parque Lleras, but high enough that street noise doesn’t reach you.
The bar: the center of the night
If there’s one thing that defines Etro as a signature rooftop bar in Medellín, it’s the cocktail program. Not a long list designed to impress. Five signature cocktails with their own logic, built from Colombian ingredients using contemporary bar technique.
The signature cocktails
- Esfumado ($38,000): Aged rum, Frangelico, tamarind syrup and orange peel. A dark-based cocktail that opens any night well.
- Silencio ($38,000): Absolut Vodka infused with coconut oil, thyme syrup and mandarin lemon juice. Light but with character.
- Sabroso ($45,000): Red wine reduction with berries, mint syrup and vodka. The most conversational of the five.
- Niebla ($60,000): Ojo de Tigre mezcal made from 8-year-old espadín agave, pennyroyal syrup and mandarin lemon. For people who know what they want.
- Revelación Rubí ($45,000): Bourbon with rye notes, corozo syrup, pineapple extract and lemon juice. The most Colombian of the five.
If dad prefers something familiar, the classics menu covers everything from a Negroni ($45,000) to a Penicillin ($60,000) or a Boulevardier ($56,000). And if the night calls for it, champagne is available: from Prosecco Zonin ($352,000) to Dom Pérignon ($3,305,000).
The food: plates designed for sharing, not dividing
Etro’s kitchen is built around the center of the table. There’s no individual main course for each person. There’s a selection of small and medium plates that get passed around, and that changes the dynamic of the conversation.
Small plates to start
The Sweet Potato and Shredded Pork Rib Croquettes ($49,000, 7 units) are the most solid starting point. The contrast between the sweet potato and braised pork works well with almost any cocktail on the menu. The Tuna Tartar ($45,000), with coconut and sweet mango sauce and toasted sesame, is the cleanest and freshest option.
For something more substantial, the Pork Belly Ceviche ($60,000) with cilantro-lime emulsion and the Fish Ceviche ($65,000) with leche de tigre and corn arepas show what Etro’s kitchen actually does: Colombian technique applied with judgment.
Medium plates for the center of the table
The Pork Belly Bao ($55,000, 3 units) in dark beer and coffee glaze is one of the dishes that gets ordered again. The Crab Rice ($95,000), creamy coconut and annatto with crab and clarified tiger’s milk, is the most elaborate on the mid-range menu and worth the price.
For those who prefer their own plate
The Catch of the Day ($112,900), prepared in brown butter with green hummus and grilled seasonal greens, is the right call for anyone who wants something complete. The Grilled Rib Eye ($275,000), with truffle-scented fries and Parmesan, is what the occasion calls for when the night is genuinely special.
The 16th floor view: what no menu item can replace
Etro Rooftop is on the 16th floor. The 360° view over the Valle de Aburrá is not a marketing detail. It’s real and it changes by the hour. At sunset, the mountains to the west absorb the light in a way that’s hard to put into words. At night, Medellín’s lights stretch from Itagüí to the northern hills, and the city is visible in every direction.
The space’s design doesn’t interfere. Everything is straight lines, quality materials and controlled light. Nothing distracts from the conversation or the view. For this kind of celebration, that’s exactly right.
Etro’s programming includes DJ nights on weekends, with curated music sessions that let you talk without raising your voice. If Father’s Day falls on a Sunday, the space opens from noon until 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, the night runs until midnight.
How the reservation works
Etro Rooftop seats 80 in a sit-down format and up to 150 in cocktail style. For Father’s Day, booking in advance is strongly recommended, especially for weekend dates.
Reservations are handled directly through the Binn Hotel website or via WhatsApp. Covered parking is free for visitors, which keeps the logistics simple if you’re driving from anywhere in Medellín.
If you want a sense of what the experience is actually like before going, the stories from visitors who’ve already been to Etro Rooftop give you a clear picture of what to expect.
Hours for Father’s Day
- Monday through Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
- Sunday and holidays: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
What is Etro Rooftop?
Etro Rooftop is a signature bar on the 16th floor of Binn Hotel in El Poblado, Medellín. It offers Colombian-ingredient cocktails, shared gastronomy, a 360° view over the Valle de Aburrá and a program of DJ nights and sunset sessions.
Where is Etro Rooftop in Medellín?
At Carrera 25 #10-51, Transversal Superior, El Poblado, Medellín. On the 16th floor of Binn Hotel, minutes from Provenza and Parque Lleras.
What cocktails does Etro Rooftop have?
Etro has five signature cocktails: Esfumado, Silencio, Sabroso, Niebla and Revelación Rubí, all built with Colombian ingredients. It also offers a full menu of international classics and champagne from recognized producers.
What is the best rooftop in El Poblado for Father’s Day?
Etro Rooftop is the most complete option in El Poblado for this occasion. It combines signature cocktails, shared gastronomy and a 360° view over the Valle de Aburrá in a minimalist, controlled-atmosphere space.
Do I need to book for Father’s Day at Etro?
Yes. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for weekends. You can do so through the Binn Hotel website or via WhatsApp.
Father’s Day at Etro Rooftop is easy to explain: a serious bar, a kitchen worth sitting down for and the best view in El Poblado. If the plan is to celebrate with taste and without complications, the 16th floor of Binn Hotel has what you need. For those who want to know more about the five cocktails that define Etro’s bar program, the detail behind each drink speaks for itself.
Book your table at Etro Rooftop for Father’s Day and secure your spot before availability runs out.
