El Cortijo is the most reliably lively bar in Villa de Leyva on weekend evenings. It draws a mix of locals and visitors, serves cold beer at fair prices, and most Friday and Saturday nights has live music — vallenato, cumbia, or covers bands depending on the week. The grilled meats from the kitchen are above average for a bar.
It is a few blocks from the Plaza Mayor, which means it stays busy later than the terrace bars on the square. If you want to understand why Villa de Leyva is one of the most popular weekend escapes from Bogotá, an hour at El Cortijo on a Saturday night tells the story clearly.