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Condesa, Roma, Centro Histórico, Coyoacán, and Polanco stand out as Mexico City's hippest neighborhoods. If you're looking to do some barhopping and want to foot it, you can do so in La Condesa. The Zona Rosa has lost ground to Condesa, Roma, and Polanco in the past few years, but it's still packed on Friday and Saturday nights,
Condesa, Roma, Centro Histórico, Coyoacán, and Polanco stand out as Mexico City's hippest neighborhoods. If you're looking to do some barhopping and want to foot it, you can do so in La Condesa. The Zona Rosa has lost ground to Condesa, Roma, and Polanco in the past few
Condesa, Roma, Centro Histórico, Coyoacán, and Polanco stand out as Mexico City's hippest neighborhoods. If you're looki
Condesa, Roma, Centro Histórico, Coyoacán, and Polanco stand out as Mexico City's hippest neighborhoods. If you're looking to do some barhopping and want to foot it, you can do so in La Condesa. The Zona Rosa has lost ground to Condesa, Roma, and Polanco in the past few years, but it's still packed on Friday and Saturday nights, and everything is within walking distance. Niza, Florencia, Londres, and Hamburgo streets are teeming with bars and discos.
Night is the key word. People generally take in dinner and a show at 9 or 10 pm, head to bars or nightclubs at midnight, then find a spot for a nightcap or tacos somewhere around 3 am. (Cantinas are the exception; people start hitting them in the late afternoon and most close by 11 pm.)
You should have no trouble getting around on your own Always take official hotel taxis, sitio (stationed) taxis, or use the safe taxi apps Yaxi or Uber; it can be expensive to barhop this way, but your safety is worth the cost.
It housed conquistadors during the 16th century; today the Centro is a Spanish cultural center with daily art exhibits, plays, films, and other...
It housed conquistadors during the 16th century; today the Centro is a Spanish cultural center with daily art exhibits, plays, films, and other events, including occasional live indie, electronic, and rock bands on the terrace of the bar-restaurant.
Guatemala 18, behind cathedral, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06010, Mexico
This sloppy gem of a loft is part metro stop, part college-dorm commons, part debating society, and part pulquería . It's run by 1950s national...
This sloppy gem of a loft is part metro stop, part college-dorm commons, part debating society, and part pulquería. It's run by 1950s national lightweight boxing champion and folk hero Epiphanio "Pifas" Leyva, and serves beer and pulque (a drink made with the fermented sap of one type of agave plant) to a young, intellectual crowd that loves to sing and dance to the excellent jukebox of punk and local guacapunk (Mexican ska) classics. If you want a rowdy afternoon (the bar is usually closed by 11, and always closed on Sunday), this is the place. Note that it's technically in the Doctores neighborhood, but borders Colonia Roma.
Dr. Claudio Bernard 149, at Dr. Lucio, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06720, Mexico
Set in the vault of an art deco bank in the heart of Centro, the capital's coolest jazz joint hosts local and international acts. The intimate...
Set in the vault of an art deco bank in the heart of Centro, the capital's coolest jazz joint hosts local and international acts. The intimate setting and enthusiastic audiences seem to bring out the best in performers. It's open Wednesday through Saturday, and offers a small menu of international dishes.
Motolonía 20, at 5 de Mayo, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06000, Mexico
Area showcases a magnificent view of the city from a chic open-air bar and terrace atop the Habita Hotel. The lounge area near a fireplace is...
Area showcases a magnificent view of the city from a chic open-air bar and terrace atop the Habita Hotel. The lounge area near a fireplace is a great place to chill out without catching a chill. Sipping a selection from the range of mezcals on offer will also do the trick.
Av. Presidente Masaryk 201, at Lamartine, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 11560, Mexico
The young and the hip favor this bar. Upon entering, you need to change pesos into milagros (miracles), which are notes necessary to buy drinks...
The young and the hip favor this bar. Upon entering, you need to change pesos into milagros (miracles), which are notes necessary to buy drinks throughout the night. The trick is to remember to change them back before last call. The bar is a 10-minute walk northeast of Zona Rosa.
Milán 18, at General Prim, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 11580, Mexico
This English-themed bar doesn't miss a beat, with live funk, jazz, and rock groups jamming throughout the week. On the third Wednesday of each...
This English-themed bar doesn't miss a beat, with live funk, jazz, and rock groups jamming throughout the week. On the third Wednesday of each month the Horse hosts a pub quiz; the winner takes home a bottle of booze. Wednesday is Ladies Night, with great drink specials. The website lists all the events. The mixed expat-local crowd tends to stay long, from early-evening drinks to a late-night nosh of bangers (Scottish sausage) with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Mexicali 85, at Tamaulipas, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06140, Mexico
The lounge in the Camino Real Hotel, southeast of Polanco, has a sophisticated crowd, mellow music, and good martinis—a relaxing stop if you...
The lounge in the Camino Real Hotel, southeast of Polanco, has a sophisticated crowd, mellow music, and good martinis—a relaxing stop if you're staying in the hotel or just passing through. Lighting and overall color schemes are, as you probably guessed, blue tinged. There are several seating areas; furnishings are eclectic but are heavy on midcentury modern pieces. One area has a translucent floor that's lighted from below and set over water—very cool, very blue.
Mariano Escobedo 700, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 11590, Mexico
This spot north of Coyoacán books mostly rock acts on weekend nights. The cover charge varies depending on the headline band; expect to pay...
This spot north of Coyoacán books mostly rock acts on weekend nights. The cover charge varies depending on the headline band; expect to pay at least MX$350 if a well-known group is playing.
Rubens 6, at Av. Revolución, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 01460, Mexico
The tiny, gritty Cabaret La Perla dates from 1946, and has some of the city's best female impersonators, who sing everything from Madonna to...
The tiny, gritty Cabaret La Perla dates from 1946, and has some of the city's best female impersonators, who sing everything from Madonna to surf punk. Friday and Saturday shows are at 11:30 pm and 1:30 am, but come before 10 pm to get a table.
República de Cuba 44, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06010, Mexico
Get your Guinness on at this Irish-style pub–that is, if you can push your way through the throng to reach the bar. The Polanco location ( Masaryk...
Get your Guinness on at this Irish-style pub–that is, if you can push your way through the throng to reach the bar. The Polanco location (Masaryk 111) is usually calmer and has a terrace.
Tamaulipas 36, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06140, Mexico
The sound quality may not be the best, but nobody seems to be complaining at this headbangers' haven, which features the best local and international...
The sound quality may not be the best, but nobody seems to be complaining at this headbangers' haven, which features the best local and international heavy rock bands. Colonia Jamaica is 15 minutes southeast of the Centro Histórico; it's easily accessible via subway or taxi.
Calzada de la Viga 146, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 15800, Mexico
Bar-hoppers often meet at this traditional cantina in the heart of the Condesa's restaurant zone (one of the few remaining in the neighborhood...
Bar-hoppers often meet at this traditional cantina in the heart of the Condesa's restaurant zone (one of the few remaining in the neighborhood) for Spanish- and Mexican-style tapas, drinks, and song before moving on to late-night haunts nearby. Tables go fast, so prepare to belly up to the bar.
Vicente Suarez 42, at Michoacán, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06140, Mexico
In a former 16th-century convent converted into a restaurant-bar, the sights and sounds have certainly changed over the years, but the hospitality...
In a former 16th-century convent converted into a restaurant-bar, the sights and sounds have certainly changed over the years, but the hospitality remains the same. There's live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
Fernández Leal 96, at Pacífico, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 04000, Mexico
Students and hip intellectuals of all ages pack this place, thanks to an interesting mix of rock and protest music, known as nueva canción...
Students and hip intellectuals of all ages pack this place, thanks to an interesting mix of rock and protest music, known as nueva canción. It also produces the occasional theater show; cover charges vary (up to MX$100).
Jardín Centenario 17, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 04000, Mexico
Open, remarkably, since 1952, this welcoming bar on the downtown gay strip República de Cuba can get lively with drag shows, singing waiters...
Open, remarkably, since 1952, this welcoming bar on the downtown gay strip República de Cuba can get lively with drag shows, singing waiters, and cumbia dancing, but look to the quiet corners of the bar. There, you'll see mustachioed vaqueros (cowboys) of a certain age, often with sombreros and wedding rings, slow dancing or cuddling, and you understand why the bar's name is so apt. There's free admission, and two-for-one cocktails on Wednesday and Thursday (though the place is plenty affordable as is).
República de Cuba 2-G, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06010, Mexico
At this welcoming, lively Cuban joint, every surface is splashed with graffiti, making it one of the city's most intriguing spaces. Inspired...
At this welcoming, lively Cuban joint, every surface is splashed with graffiti, making it one of the city's most intriguing spaces. Inspired by the original Havana establishment—where Hemingway lapped up mojitos—the place also serves cheap Cuban food and sells Cuban cigars.
Cozumel 37, at Durango, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06700, Mexico
La Bótica was largely responsible for the mezcal boom when it opened in 2005, with a small selection of mezcals sourced directly from producers...
La Bótica was largely responsible for the mezcal boom when it opened in 2005, with a small selection of mezcals sourced directly from producers in Oaxaca. Now with six locations, it serves 20 varieties of mezcal; try the pechuga (distilled with fruit, and a chicken breast), the añejo (aged), or the cremas (liqueurs). If the tiny space is too crowded, order some bottles to go.
Campeche 396, at Tamaulipas, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06140, Mexico
This grand cantina has an antique bar and a good restaurant serving up Spanish fare. Nightly it's filled with the sound of exuberant games of...
This grand cantina has an antique bar and a good restaurant serving up Spanish fare. Nightly it's filled with the sound of exuberant games of dominoes.
Puebla 121, at Córdoba, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06700, Mexico
Many locals consider the merengue and salsa music played at this dance hall, southeast of Colonia Roma, to be some of the city's best. It also...
Many locals consider the merengue and salsa music played at this dance hall, southeast of Colonia Roma, to be some of the city's best. It also offers dance classes and live music.
Mitla 410, at Eje 5, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 03020, Mexico
One of the city's most elegant watering holes has attracted top personalities since it opened in 1870. Don't forget to have your waiter point...
One of the city's most elegant watering holes has attracted top personalities since it opened in 1870. Don't forget to have your waiter point out the bullet hole in the ceiling allegedly left by Mexican revolutionary hero Pancho Villa.
5 de Mayo 10, at Filomeno Mata, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06000, Mexico
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