The first time at Etro Rooftop has a specific moment: when the elevator opens on the 16th floor of Binn Hotel and the Valle de Aburrá appears in the background. That first impact needs no preparation. What does need preparation is everything that comes after: what to order, when to arrive, how the reservation works and what makes this place different from any other rooftop in El Poblado.
This guide has one purpose: making your first visit to Etro in June exactly what it should be.
Before arriving: what to sort out
The reservation
Etro Rooftop doesn’t require a reservation for individual visitors or couples on low-demand weekdays. But in June, with the holidays, the World Cup and the favorable climate concentrating more visits, arriving without a reservation on a weekend or holiday doesn’t guarantee a table.
Reservations go through the Binn Hotel website or via WhatsApp. The process is straightforward: choose the date, time and number of people, then confirm. Covered parking is free for visitors, so if you’re driving from anywhere in Medellín, that detail is already handled.
For groups of more than eight people, contacting directly via WhatsApp at least three days ahead is the most practical approach.
How to get there
Etro Rooftop is at Carrera 25 #10-51, Transversal Superior, El Poblado, Medellín. 16th floor of Binn Hotel. It’s minutes from Provenza, Parque Lleras and Manila, in the upper zone of El Poblado.
By car, Binn Hotel’s covered parking is accessible from the main entrance. By taxi or ride app, the exact address is Carrera 25 with Transversal Superior, El Poblado.
Hours depending on your plan
- Holidays and Sunday through Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
For a first June visit focused on the sunset, arriving between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. is the right call. For a full night with dinner and DJ nights programming, arriving between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday or Saturday gives the right margin.
When you arrive: the first five minutes
Binn Hotel’s elevator goes directly to the 16th floor. When the doors open, Etro’s space unfolds with the floor-to-ceiling windows at the back. The first impression is one of openness and light, not a dark crowded bar.
Etro’s team receives visitors at the entrance. If there’s a reservation, the table is already assigned. If not, they check availability on the spot. With capacity for 80 in sit-down format, finding a table without a reservation is possible on a low-demand night. On June holidays, considerably less so.
What to order on your first visit
The first cocktail: the most important decision
The first decision at Etro is the first drink. The signature menu has five options and all of them are correct, but for a June first visit two work especially well as starting points:
- Esfumado ($38,000), with aged rum, Frangelico and tamarind syrup, is the most representative aperitif of what Etro does. It has complexity without being difficult to enjoy and gives a clear sense of the bar’s level from the first sip.
- Revelación Rubí ($45,000), with bourbon, Caribbean corozo and pineapple extract, is the most Colombian option and the one that surprises most people who haven’t had it before. For a first visit where you want to understand the identity of the place, this is the most informative drink.
If you have a preference for classics, the Negroni ($45,000) or the Old Fashioned ($50,000) are the best reference points for measuring the bar’s level before exploring the signatures.
The sharing plates: where to start
Etro’s kitchen is designed for the center of the table. For a first visit, the most recommended sequence is:
- First: The Sweet Potato and Pork Rib Croquettes ($49,000, 7 units) or the Tuna Tartar ($45,000). Both represent the kitchen well without being the most elaborate plates on the menu.
- Second: The Pork Belly Bao ($55,000, 3 units) or the Beef Tostada ($68,000). These are the most representative mid-range plates and the ones that best show the kitchen’s technique.
- Third (if the night calls for it): The Catch of the Day ($112,900) or the Grilled Rib Eye ($275,000) for those who want their own plate as a close. The Etro Burger ($65,000) for those who prefer something more direct.
- Dessert: All three options cost $35,000. The Coconut Rice Pudding is the most representative of the kitchen’s style.
What makes Etro different from other rooftops in El Poblado
For first-time visitors to Etro in June who have been to other rooftops in the city, there are concrete differences that register immediately:
The height is real. The 16th floor of Binn Hotel is not in competition with anything else in El Poblado in terms of view. The 360° over the Valle de Aburrá covers everything from the western mountains to the eastern hills, and the city is visible in every direction.
The design doesn’t compete with the view. Etro’s minimalism is calculated: nothing distracts from what’s happening outside. The lighting is warm and low, the materials are quality and the lines are clean.
The bar has its own perspective. The five signature cocktails don’t exist anywhere else in the city. They’re specific constructions with Colombian ingredients that you won’t find on any other bar menu in El Poblado.
As the analysis of what makes Etro the best rooftop in Medellín details, the combination of all those factors places Etro in a different category from any other terrace in the city.
Mistakes to avoid on the first visit
- Arriving without a reservation on a June weekend. Availability fills quickly on the month’s holidays and weekends. Booking two or three days ahead is the simplest way to avoid a disappointment.
- Ordering only classics without trying the signatures. Etro’s classics menu is good, but the five signature cocktails are the main reason to choose this bar over any other in El Poblado. A first visit without trying at least one of the five is an incomplete visit.
- Not staying for the sunset. In June, the sunset over the Valle de Aburrá from the 16th floor lasts between thirty and forty minutes. Arriving after 7:00 p.m. on a first visit means missing that window of light that defines the space.
- Underestimating the kitchen. Etro isn’t just a bar. The sharing plates have the same level of intention as the cocktails. A first visit that stops at drinks misses half of what the place offers.
For those who want to go beyond the first visit and understand the full history and identity of the place, the refined minimalism that defines Etro Rooftop explains the design and concept decisions behind every detail of the space.
Frequently asked questions
What is Etro Rooftop?
A signature bar on the 16th floor of Binn Hotel, El Poblado, Medellín. Colombian-ingredient cocktails, shared gastronomy and a 360° view over the Valle de Aburrá.
Where is Etro Rooftop in Medellín?
At Carrera 25 #10-51, Transversal Superior, El Poblado, Medellín. Minutes from Provenza and Parque Lleras.
Do I need to book for my first visit to Etro in June?
Yes, especially for weekends and holidays. Booking at least two days ahead is recommended through the Binn Hotel website or via WhatsApp.
Which cocktail should I order on my first visit to Etro?
Esfumado to understand the bar from the first sip, or Revelación Rubí for the most Colombian option. Both represent the identity of the place well.
What is the best time to arrive at Etro in June?
Between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. to catch the full sunset. For a night with dinner and DJ nights, between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays.
A first visit to Etro Rooftop in June has one requirement: arriving early enough to catch the sunset from the 16th floor. Everything else — the bar, the kitchen and the atmosphere — takes care of itself.
Book your first visit to Etro Rooftop in June and secure your spot before availability runs out.
