Mamba Negra

Mamba Negra sits atop the Q Office building in Medellín’s El Poblado, rising on its 22nd floor to offer an elegant, multi-sensory journey: part culinary destination, part rooftop cocktail sanctuary. The name — “Black Mamba” — is not for show. The venue leans dramatic: dark textures, warm lighting, panoramic windows, and tonal accents that echo the city’s hills at twilight. The design emphasizes visual contrast — bottles glimmer behind backlit walls, and the rooftop terrace gives breathing room to the views. Its culinary and cocktail programs are entwined. The kitchen offers grilled and fire-driven fare with Spanish, Asian, and Latin American influences. Meanwhile, the cocktail menu is robust: riffs on modern classics (e.g. “Not So Famous”, “Silent Words”), house signature drinks, Gin Tonics, and alcohol-free options. The average cocktail price is listed by 50Best ≈ USD 12. Because it’s both restaurant and bar, the pacing shifts over the evening: early diners enjoy food + drinks, later guests linger upstairs with cocktails, terraces, music, and views. Reviewers mention live salsa or ambient music nights, fire features, and service that balances spectacle and attentiveness. One traveler noted: “They have a small fire going for you … the ambience is excellent, very chill. We were able to eat dinner inside and dessert and drinks outside on the terrace.” Mamba Negra also features in the 50 Best Discovery list, marking its stature among global bars/restaurants. In short: Mamba Negra is a rooftop palace for foodies and cocktail lovers alike. It’s not low-key — it embraces its rooftop spectacle — but it’s elevated, deliberate, and crafted.