The Eight Wonder Bar is a restaurant in Medellín. Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring, enjoys warm days and cool evenings all year, making it one of South America’s most liveable cities to visit. It’s the kind of spot that turns a good trip into a memorable one. Planning your trip? See the best restaurants in Medellín and top things to do.
The Eight Wonder Bar in La Bahia is one of Medellín’s most-reviewed restaurants. This guide covers what to order, when to visit, and how to make the most of your meal.
Relaxed watering hole with hearty fare & outdoor seats with panoramic views of the city. Browse our full guide to the best restaurants in Medellín. Check ratings on TripAdvisor.
About The Eight Wonder Bar
The Eight Wonder Bar — La Octava Maravilla Mirador — sits up in La Doctora, in the hills above Sabaneta, and the view is the entire point. Outdoor seating looks straight down over the Aburrá Valley, which is why people make the climb rather than drinking somewhere closer. It is a relaxed watering hole with hearty food, not a cocktail lounge.
What to Order at The Eight Wonder Bar
Order a picada to share — the mixed platter of fried meats, chorizo, morcilla, plantain and arepa that is the standard thing to eat while drinking in Antioquia. The burgers are the other order the kitchen is known for, and there are vegetarian options, which is not a given at a place like this. Come for sunset: the valley lights coming on below is what you are paying the taxi fare for.
Tips for Your Visit
The Eight Wonder Bar is in La Doctora, above Sabaneta — a ride app or taxi is the only sensible way up, and it is a genuine climb rather than a walk from the Metro. Bring cash: the bar takes cash or bank transfer only, no cards. It opens at 2 PM, and arriving an hour before sunset gets you a rail seat before the view fills up. If you like this, our guide to the best miradores in Medellín maps the rest of the valley viewpoints.
Practical Information
Address: Cra 32B # 63B sur – 33, Sector, La Bahia, Las Lomitas, La Doctora, Sabaneta, Antioquia, Colombia
Phone: +57 318 4335150
Hours: Monday: 2:00 – 11:30 PM; Tuesday: 2:00 – 11:30 PM; Wednesday: 2:00 – 11:30 PM; Thursday: 2:00 – 11:30 PM; Friday: 2:00 – 11:30 PM; Saturday: 2:00 – 11:30 PM; Sunday: 1:00 – 11:30 PM
Reservations: Recommended on weekends
Website: lnk.bio/octavamaravilla
Map: View on Google Maps
Plan Your Visit to Medellín
Medellín is the capital of Antioquia and one of Colombia’s most-visited cities — known for its year-round spring weather (the "City of Eternal Spring"), modern Metro system, and walkable neighborhoods. El Poblado and Laureles are especially popular for restaurants, nightlife, and cafés. Pair restaurant visits with a Comuna 13 graffiti tour, a Guatapé day trip, or a coffee farm visit.
Getting Around Medellín
Medellín has the easiest public transit in Colombia — the Metro covers most tourist areas, and Metrocable cars reach the hilltop neighborhoods. Uber and inDriver are widely used and considered safe. For day trips beyond the city, book a guided tour or hire a private driver. Walking between restaurants in the main tourist neighbourhoods is generally safe day and night.
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Book a hotel within walking distance to enjoy dinner without rideshare. Most travelers stay in El Poblado or Laureles, both ~10-20 min from here by Uber.
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