The excellence of the kitchens of France and the Caribbean, as well as the monastic convents, is well known. True to that tradition, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara offers several alternatives for gastronomy lovers. The first one is the Restaurant 1621 (in memory of the year in which the convent of the Poor Clares was built), which is today the space in which the gastronomic tradition of France is combined with the ingredients of the New World, to generate a great variety of flavors that conquer the gourmets. Its exquisite gourmet proposal and its wide variety of the best wines stand out. In the afternoon the tea ritual is offered, with the best of French pastry. A group of monks, touring the entire colonial wing, with an aroma of incense and given by elements inspired by the serigraphs of the renowned Colombian teacher Ana Mercedes Hoyos, who through them evoke the joy and color of Afro-Colombians from Cartagena.
The excellence of kitchens in France and the Caribbean, as well as monastic convents, is well known. True to that tradition, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara offers several alternatives for gastronomy lovers. The first one is the Restaurant 1621 (in memory of the year in which the convent of the Poor Clares was built), which is today the space in which the gastronomic tradition of France is combined with the ingredients of the New World, to generate a great variety of flavors that conquer the gourmets. Its exquisite gourmet proposal and its wide variety of the best wines stand out. In the afternoon the tea ritual is offered, with the best of French pastry. A group of monks, touring the entire colonial wing, with an aroma of incense and given by elements inspired by the serigraphs of the renowned Colombian teacher Ana Mercedes Hoyos, who through them evoke the joy and color of Afro-Colombians from Cartagena.
The Lounge Bar "El Coro" is open to the public, as well as to hotel guests. Mojitos, a wide selection of martinis and exceptional attention guarantee a wonderful moment in the best style of Cartagena. The Gregorian music, recreate a scenario that allows to transport diners to more than 400 years of history. The perfect mix between history, service and elegance. The second option is the restaurant "El Claustro", located in the old kitchens of the convent. With a cozy atmosphere and traditional Brasserie service, it is the ideal place to enjoy an exquisite breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet style and à la carte. The El Coro lounge bar could not be missing from this list, so called because it occupies the place where the nuns used to sing the ecclesiastical psalms. Today its function has been cularizada, in him jazz groups and of Caribbean music are presented. Also thanks to a new decoration, which evokes an old colonial winery, it is an ideal environment to rest and relax. It is the ideal place to enjoy a select cocktail menu, highlighting the mojito and a wide variety of martinis, as well as a wide cigar vitola. The Pool Bar is an amazing terrace next to the largest pool in the walled city, where you can find a selection of cocktails, drinks and gourmet snacks.