Bruto

Bruto is a long-running tapas bar and restaurant at Carrera 10A #70-50 in Chapinero, Bogotá, Colombia, cooking Spanish and Basque-style plates with live music on selected nights. The menu covers a wide range: small plates and tapas as starters, priced from roughly COP 9,500 to 34,000 (about $3-11), and mains including grilled meats, seafood and Spanish-style rice dishes at about COP 28,000-75,000 (about $9-24). That spread makes it practical for groups who want to build a meal from several small dishes or for diners who prefer a single main. The Basque accent shows in the emphasis on simple grilled preparations and bar-style plates meant to be shared with drinks. The room is convivial and casual, with a bar at its centre and a noise level that rises when live music plays; dress is casual to smart casual. The crowd ranges from after-work groups to couples and friends settling in for a long evening. Prices are moderate, and a shared meal with drinks typically stays well below the fine-dining rooms nearby. Service runs Monday to Saturday 12PM-12AM and Sunday 12PM-5PM. Reservations are accepted and recommended on weekend evenings, and can be made by phone on +57 1 249 0314. Weekday lunch is the quietest time, while Friday and Saturday evenings bring music and larger groups. The restaurant's own website is brutorestaurante.com. Its Chapinero location is close to other bars and restaurants, so it works as a starting point for an evening out or as a relaxed dinner in its own right. Visitors with dietary restrictions should ask staff about the ingredients in tapas and rice dishes, since many contain seafood or pork. Taxis and ride-hailing are the easiest way to arrive and depart.