If you woke up without the desire to cook, here we tell you which restaurants usually open on January 1 in Bogotá and how to find them easily.
After the New Year’s partythe toasts, the late nights and perhaps some excess, the last thing many want to do on the January 1 is cooking. The good news is that Bogotá does not stop at alland several restaurants open their doors on this date, although with special hours. From fast food chains until renowned restaurants and options in tourist areashere we tell you what alternatives there are and how to find them without wasting time.
Chains and fast food: the safest option
If you are looking for something fast, practical and without many complications, the fast food chains They are usually the most reliable alternative. January 1. Restaurants like hamburger restaurants, pizzerias and international franchises They normally operate with reduced hoursbut they do provide service, especially from the noon until night.
These options are ideal if you are in relaxed planyou need to eat something quickly or want order at home without leaving home. Yes, it is key review specific schedulessince not all locations open at the same time or with the same schedule.
Shopping centers and tourist areas: more options open
Another safe bet are the restaurants located within shopping centers. Many of these spaces open the January 1especially those who receive high influx of public. Restaurants in these areas usually begin operations at lunch time and extend into the night.
Besides, tourist and party areas as Chapinero, Usaquén and Zone G They usually have a greater active gastronomic offer that day. In these sectors it is common to find coffees and brunches until international food restaurants open for those who want to start the year away from home.
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Haute cuisine and renowned restaurants
For those who prefer a most special experiencesome haute cuisine restaurants They also open the January 1although they generally do it to late brunches or dinners. Places recognized as Harry Sasson, Julia or restaurants famous chefs can operate with advance reservations and very punctual schedules.
In these cases, it is best confirm directly through their social networks or web pagesas availability changes every year. If you plan something special, do that prior verification It will save you surprises.
How to find restaurants open on January 1?
If you don’t want to walk around the city looking for where to eat, these tools will make your life easier:
-Google Maps: write “restaurants open January 1 in Bogotá” and use the filter “Open now”.
-Home Apps as Rappi or iFood: They’ll show you which restaurants are available for ordering or pickup.
-Social networks: many restaurants publish their special hours in Instagram or Facebookespecially popular places like Andrés Carne de Res or chain restaurants.
