Craft Beer Pub Crawl in Cali

Cali has a beer side worth meeting. This three-hour crawl takes you through three different beer bars, from Botánico in Granada to BBC Granada and Antaño Cervecería, with small tastings, games, and time to chat. I like the compact route and the chance to compare local brewing styles in places with distinct personalities. The possible drawback is simple: food and extra drinks cost more, and the walking plus alcohol may not suit everyone.

I also like the small group limit of eight, which gives the guide room to explain what is in your glass instead of shouting over a crowd. Guide Ana earned special praise for speaking slowly and patiently with a Spanish learner, so language need not be a deal breaker if you can follow some Spanish or use translation help. Just note the age guidance is a little mixed: the activity says 18 and older, yet also says it is designed for ages 21 to 55 and not suitable for anyone under 21.

Key points at a glance

• Three Cali bars in three hours: Visit Botánico, BBC Granada, and Antaño Cervecería in one evening.
• Small tastings at every stop: You receive a small beer sample at each bar, with additional drinks and food paid separately.
• Granada sets the scene: The first two stops are in the lively Granada area, making the route easy to follow on foot.
• Antaño adds tapas: The final stop includes tapas and a food menu intended to pair with the beer.
• A sociable group format: Drinking games, reserved seating, photos, videos, and souvenirs make this more than a simple tasting.
• Ana may be a great language fit: Her patient, slow explanations were especially helpful to one Spanish-speaking and English-learning participant.

Why this Cali beer crawl is worth your evening

Cali is famous for salsa, warm nights, and a strong social rhythm. This experience gives you another way to meet the city: one pint, tasting glass, or small sample at a time. You are not simply being dropped into a bar and told to order something. A guide leads you through three stops and helps you compare the beers, flavors, aromas, and textures.

At $45 per person, the value depends on how you use the evening. The price includes a local guide, three bar visits, a small beer sample at each place, reserved space, drinking games, souvenirs, and photos and videos. It does not include a full meal or extra drinks. If you want only a couple of inexpensive beers, the cost may feel high. If you want an organized night out with a route, introductions, and a bit of beer education, it is more reasonable.

I especially like the reserved space. Popular bars can be awkward for a group, with people standing around and trying to find somewhere to sit. Here, the group has a planned place at each stop, so your time goes toward tasting and talking rather than managing the logistics.

The experience also has a clear social purpose. You can meet people from different countries, share stories, and join simple games. It has a party element, but it is not presented as a late-night club crawl. The tone is more guided tasting followed by relaxed bar hopping.

Starting at Botánico in Granada

The meeting point is the main door of Botánico, Cultura del Licor. Look for guides wearing badges with the company logo. You can also contact the provider by WhatsApp if you need help finding the entrance.

Arrive on time. The group does not accept late arrivals after 18:15 because the route follows a set schedule and the other participants should not have to wait. Since the crawl begins in a bar, it is tempting to think you can simply catch up later. That is not the case here.

Botánico receives about 50 minutes. The venue has a large terrace and comfortable areas for conversation, which matters on a social tasting. You will have a small local craft beer sample and a chance to hear about the beer’s style and character. There is also time for photographs and for getting settled with the group.

This first stop works well as an introduction because it gives you room to talk. The setting is less about rushing through a checklist and more about learning how the evening will work. You can ask questions, compare first impressions, and meet the guide and the other people in your group.

I would not treat the first sample as a full drink. It is intentionally small, and additional beer is not included. If you arrive hungry, remember that food is not included either. A sensible meal before the crawl can make the rest of the evening more comfortable.

BBC Granada and Colombia’s better-known beer name

The second stop is BBC Granada, where you spend another 50 minutes. BBC is a well-known Colombian craft beer brand, so this stop gives the route a familiar reference point after the more local introduction at Botánico.

The setting is modern and urban, with a social feel suited to a group. You receive another small beer sample and continue comparing styles. The value here is not only the drink itself. It is the contrast between venues and the chance to notice how a different bar presents its beer.

This stop is also listed as a hop-on hop-off stop, though the experience itself is a walking bar crawl rather than a bus tour. In practical terms, plan to move between locations on foot and wear comfortable shoes. The walking is part of the activity, not a side detail.

For beer drinkers, the middle stop can be the most useful part of the comparison. You have already tasted one sample, so you can think about differences in bitterness, body, aroma, and finish. You do not need specialist beer knowledge. The guide’s role is to make those comparisons easier and more fun.

The evening can also become more social here. The group may have settled into conversation, and the drinking games help break the ice. They are included in the experience, along with souvenirs and photos or videos. If you prefer a quiet tasting with no games, this format may feel more lively than you want.

Finishing at Antaño Cervecería Artesanal

The final stop is Antaño Cervecería Artesanal, where the experience lasts about one hour. This is the longest stop, and it gives the group time to slow down, continue tasting, and eat tapas.

Antaño is described as a warm, traditional-feeling space with signature craft beers. Its food menu is designed to work with the beer, so this is the point where the evening becomes more like a casual meal and less like a quick tasting. Tapas are included in the stop description, but the general inclusions say food and drinks are not included. I would confirm exactly what food is covered before booking, and budget for anything beyond the specified tasting and tapas.

The final stop is a good design choice. After two shorter visits, you can settle in and talk without watching the clock every few minutes. You may also have a better sense of which beer styles you prefer by this point.

Do not expect an unlimited tasting session. The included samples are small, and any extra orders are your responsibility. The experience is about trying several places, not drinking large servings at each one. That makes it easier to pace yourself, which is important on a three-hour crawl.

What the guide adds to the night

A bar crawl can be easy to arrange on your own, but a local guide changes the experience. You get a planned route, reserved space, explanations about the beer, and someone who can help the group move between stops.

Ana is worth mentioning because her approach came through clearly in the feedback. One participant accidentally booked the Spanish version and had limited Spanish. Ana spoke slowly, repeated ideas in another way, and remained patient when translation help was needed. That suggests a friendly teaching style, though you should still select your preferred language carefully when booking.

Tours are offered in Spanish and English. The group is limited to eight people, which is a real advantage for questions and conversation. A larger group could make the drinking games feel impersonal and make it harder to hear the guide. With eight or fewer, you have a better chance of getting direct help with pronunciation, tasting terms, or ordering questions.

The photos and videos are another practical extra. You do not have to spend the night asking a stranger to take group pictures. Souvenirs and the included game add a small keepsake element, although these extras should not be the main reason you book.

Beer, food, and pacing

The tour covers a lot in three hours, but it is not a meal tour. At each bar, the included beer is a small sample. Food and additional drinks are not generally included, so carry cash for anything you order beyond the included items.

Cash is specifically recommended, and bringing identification is required. A passport or ID card is accepted, with a copy also accepted according to the activity information. Keep your documents secure and avoid bringing valuables that are not needed.

Pacing matters. Three stops can sound modest, but alcohol adds up quickly when you move from one venue to another. Drink water when available, eat before or during the evening, and do not assume you need to finish every drink. The guide can show you the local beer scene without you turning the night into a test of endurance.

The activity also includes drinking games. These can make it easier to meet people, but you are never required to drink beyond your comfort level. Respect the bar rules and your own limits. Customers are responsible for damage caused in the bars, so a little restraint protects both your wallet and the group.

Walking, clothing, and practical comfort

You will walk between locations, so comfortable shoes are essential. Comfortable clothing is recommended as well. High heels, large bags, luggage, backpacks, jewelry, and pets are not allowed.

The restrictions are practical rather than decorative. A small personal item is easier to manage in crowded bar spaces, and less jewelry means less worry during a social evening. Fireworks, explosive substances, littering, and similar behavior are prohibited.

Rain can change the plan. The tour is postponed to another date if the weather is unsuitable. Check the forecast and keep some flexibility in your schedule, especially if this is your only planned evening in Cali.

The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments because of the walking and bar-to-bar format. The supplied health guidance also excludes people with heart problems, vertigo, respiratory issues, food allergies, gluten intolerance, high blood pressure, recent surgery, or other pre-existing medical conditions. Pregnant people should not join.

The published information lists people over 65, people with colds, visually impaired people, and hearing-impaired people among those for whom the activity is not suitable. If any of these situations apply to you, contact the provider before reserving rather than assuming the small group can adapt the route.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this crawl to an adult who wants a social introduction to Cali’s craft beer scene and prefers a planned evening over choosing bars alone. It suits solo visitors, couples, and friends who enjoy tasting, conversation, and a few light games.

It is particularly useful if you want to meet people. The group is small, the seats are arranged in advance, and the structure gives you natural conversation points. The experience also suits someone who wants to compare venues instead of spending the entire night in one place.

Beer enthusiasts should enjoy the variety, but you do not need to be an expert. The focus is on tasting different styles and learning how to notice flavors, aromas, and textures. If you are mainly interested in salsa dancing, a full dinner, or a big nightclub atmosphere, this may not be the right evening.

The age information deserves a careful note. The experience says participants must be at least 18, but it also says it is primarily designed for people from 21 to 55 and lists anyone under 21 as unsuitable. If you are 18 to 20, confirm acceptance with Tours Bar Cali before paying.

Booking, cancellation, and overall value

The price is $45 per person, and you can reserve now and pay later. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Those terms make the activity easier to fit into a changing Cali itinerary, especially when weather may postpone the crawl.

For the money, you are paying for structure and access rather than a large amount of alcohol. The guide, three stops, reserved areas, samples, games, souvenirs, and media create a fuller package than simply ordering three beers yourself. Still, plan for extra spending on food and drinks.

The strongest reason to book is the combination of small-group attention and a friendly guide. Ana’s patient handling of a language gap suggests that the evening can remain welcoming even when your Spanish is not strong. The main reasons to skip it are mobility concerns, health restrictions, dislike of group games, or a preference for a quiet and independent bar evening.

Should you book the Cali craft beer crawl?

Book it if you want a social, guided night that introduces you to three beer bars without requiring you to plan the route. The combination of Botánico’s terrace, BBC Granada’s familiar Colombian beer setting, and Antaño’s longer tapas stop gives the evening a useful range.

Before booking, check the starting time, confirm the age rule if you are under 21, and ask what tapas are included. Wear practical shoes, bring ID and cash, eat something beforehand, and leave room in your budget for extra orders.

If that sounds like your kind of night, $45 is a fair price for a compact introduction to Cali’s craft beer culture. If you want a full meal, unlimited pours, or a nightclub crawl, spend the evening another way.

FAQ

How long does the craft beer pub crawl last?

The experience lasts three hours.

Where does the crawl begin?

Meet at the main entrance of Botánico, Cultura del Licor, in Cali. Guides wear badges with the company logo.

Which bars are included?

The route includes Botánico, BBC Granada, and Antaño Cervecería Artesanal.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Are food and drinks included in the price?

A small beer sample is included at each bar. Food and additional drinks are not included. The final stop includes tapas in its activity description, so confirm the exact food arrangement before booking.

What languages are available?

The tour is available in Spanish and English.

How large is the group?

The activity is limited to eight participants.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.