Chichería Demente

Chichería Demente is a rustic, vibrant restaurant at Calle 69 #15-08 in Quinta Camacho, in the Barrios Unidos area of Bogotá, Colombia. It serves creative Colombian plates designed for sharing, alongside wood-fired pizza, craft beer, kombucha and cocktails. The name nods to chicha, the traditional fermented corn drink of the Andes, and the drinks list includes chicha-inspired cocktails as well as kombucha and craft beer. The wood-fired pizzas and the Colombian sharing plates are the core of the menu, and tables typically order several dishes to pass around. Quinta Camacho is known for its restored English-style houses, and the restaurant's courtyard and rooms carry a relaxed, bohemian character. Live music appears on many evenings, and the courtyard stays busy late, so noise is moderate to high once the band starts. The crowd is a mix of neighbourhood locals, friends meeting after work and visitors looking for a lively but informal meal. Dress is casual. Prices are moderate, roughly COP 35,000-85,000 per person (about $11-27), which positions it as a relaxed alternative to the formal tables in nearby Chapinero and Zona G. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from midday until late, on Sunday for lunch, and closed on Mondays. Reservations are recommended for weekend evenings, when the courtyard and live music draw larger groups. Visitors who prefer a quieter meal can visit for lunch or an early dinner before the music begins. The neighbourhood is walkable and pleasant in daylight, and taxis or ride-hailing are the easiest way to return late at night. Vegetarians will find pizza and shared plates that suit a meat-free order, and the drinks list offers non-alcoholic options such as kombucha.