Puerto Vallarta
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A breath of fresh air in the nightlife scene of Puerto Vallarta, Act2PV is a multigenre theater, cabaret, and sophisticated bar all in one. On...
A breath of fresh air in the nightlife scene of Puerto Vallarta, Act2PV is a multigenre theater, cabaret, and sophisticated bar all in one. On the top floor of a little shopping center in Zona Romántica, it offers a great diversity of shows, both on the Main Stage and in the more intimate Red Room. Altogether, it's an excellent option for a different kind of night out in Puerto Vallarta.
The go-to place for the artistic community of PV, El patio de mia casa is advertised as a sandwich shop, pizza place, and vegetarian/vegan haven...
The go-to place for the artistic community of PV, El patio de mia casa is advertised as a sandwich shop, pizza place, and vegetarian/vegan haven—and it's one of those few places that actually delivers what it offers. A cozy indoor/outdoor design (“patio” means backyard) fits perfectly with the laid-back vibe, with “Friends”-style sofas for socializing while sipping a good mescal and eating brick-oven pizza. Frequently scheduled jazz and reggae jam sessions, as well as guest DJs and regular movie screenings, make this so much more than a restaurant. It's open daily 6 pm to 2 am.
This oceanfront bar is just the way a beach bar is supposed to be—small, hip, and laid-back—making it a real pleasure to enjoy a beer...
This oceanfront bar is just the way a beach bar is supposed to be—small, hip, and laid-back—making it a real pleasure to enjoy a beer while watching the waves of Playa Camarones. There's live music on Friday night and a DJ on Saturday. There's always a good vibe, and if you feel like having a bite, you can always ask the waiter to bring you some food from their next-door sister restaurant, El Barracuda.
The trendiest club in town and a favorite of locals and foreigners, La Santa has two different dance floors, one playing electronic and house music...
The trendiest club in town and a favorite of locals and foreigners, La Santa has two different dance floors, one playing electronic and house music and the other mixing a variety of pop and rock in English and Spanish. There is a stylish swimming pool in the second room, where things can sometimes get a bit out of control. It has some great parties, but can get a bit too crowded.
If you love a good beer, Los Muertos Brewing Company is for you. The first craft brewery in Puerto Vallarta offers a relaxed atmosphere and...
If you love a good beer, Los Muertos Brewing Company is for you. The first craft brewery in Puerto Vallarta offers a relaxed atmosphere and the best beer on tap in town. It's a mix between a typical cantina and a traditional sports bar and they have a selection of rock and pop both in English and Spanish. Young gringos love it, and it's also getting attention from locals who come for the pizzas and stay for the beer.
Puerto Vallarta's only rock house is a very energetic club that features live music every night at 11 pm. Roxy is an institution and one...
Puerto Vallarta's only rock house is a very energetic club that features live music every night at 11 pm. Roxy is an institution and one of the few places that attracts all kinds of visitors—you'll find nationals and foreigners of all ages on the premises, and they're not afraid to sing and dance.
This stylish nightclub can seem a bit small, but it features an enormous dance floor. The light and sound systems are state-of-the-art, which is highly...
This stylish nightclub can seem a bit small, but it features an enormous dance floor. The light and sound systems are state-of-the-art, which is highly appreciated by the world-famous DJs that come here to mix it up. They play mostly electronic dance music (EDM), but, as the night goes on, you'll also hear some '80s and '90s pop-rock hits.
This high-end cocktail bar is frequented by young affluent locals. The atmosphere is sophisticated and stylish, and the design of the place is quite impressive....
This high-end cocktail bar is frequented by young affluent locals. The atmosphere is sophisticated and stylish, and the design of the place is quite impressive. From Thursday to Sunday it gets really busy and it's a good spot to kick off the night.
Most nights, crowds spill out onto the sidewalk as party-hearty men and women shimmy out of the narrow saloon, drinks in hand, to the strains...
Most nights, crowds spill out onto the sidewalk as party-hearty men and women shimmy out of the narrow saloon, drinks in hand, to the strains of Chubby Checker and other vintage tunes. For a laugh, intoxicated or less inhibited patrons sometimes take a bumpy ride on the burro just outside Andale's door (a handler escorts the burro). Andale opens at 8 am.
PV's original martini bar, Apaches is the landing zone for expats reconnoitering after a long day, and a warm-up for night owls. When the outside...
PV's original martini bar, Apaches is the landing zone for expats reconnoitering after a long day, and a warm-up for night owls. When the outside tables get jam-packed in high season, the overflow heads into the narrow bar and the adjacent, equally narrow bistro. If you're traveling alone, this is the place to make friends of all ages.
Looking for a small bar with an authentic taste of Puerto Vallarta? Bolero is just what you need—a cozy little bar with a pool table and not...
Looking for a small bar with an authentic taste of Puerto Vallarta? Bolero is just what you need—a cozy little bar with a pool table and not much more. No flashy design here, just good rock and pop music and interesting people of all ages and nationalities. It's open from 6 pm to 4 am. This is the kind of place you don't find in guidebooks... oh wait!
A nightclub where the oldies rule! It's the typical posh Mexican antro (nightclub) where nobody actually dances, but everybody seems to be...
A nightclub where the oldies rule! It's the typical posh Mexican antro (nightclub) where nobody actually dances, but everybody seems to be dancing (and singing) at their own tables. Frequented by not-so-young locals, BarraBar is a nice option when you are not looking for something too extreme. It's open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 pm to 6 am.
This upscale, second-story nightclub has live rock. Although it opens nightly after 7, music doesn't start until 10 or 11; closing time is 4...
This upscale, second-story nightclub has live rock. Although it opens nightly after 7, music doesn't start until 10 or 11; closing time is 4 am. There's no cover charge.
Here's a wonderful place for a quiet drink. The intimate café-bar is comfortable yet rustic, with equipale (leather-and-wood) love seats and...
Here's a wonderful place for a quiet drink. The intimate café-bar is comfortable yet rustic, with equipale (leather-and-wood) love seats and traditional round cocktail tables. At around 10:30, trova (think Mexican Cat Stevens) by Latino legends Silvio Rodríguez and Pablo Milanés begins; songs composed and sung by the owner liven up the atmosphere. There's never a cover. It opens after 8 pm every night but Sunday (closed Sunday and Monday in low season).
In addition to its famous beach scene, Blue Chairs, at the south end of Los Muertos Beach, has the popular Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar, which...
In addition to its famous beach scene, Blue Chairs, at the south end of Los Muertos Beach, has the popular Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar, which is the perfect place to watch the sunset. It has daily late-afternoon and evening entertainment, and is open to the public between 3 and 11 pm; after that, it's hotel guests only.
Right on the sand across from Parque Lázaro Cárdenas, this restaurant-bar has bargain brewskis and equally inexpensive fruity margaritas by the pitcher. The seafood is...
Right on the sand across from Parque Lázaro Cárdenas, this restaurant-bar has bargain brewskis and equally inexpensive fruity margaritas by the pitcher. The seafood is less than inspired, but nachos and other munchies are good accompaniments to the drinks. Watch the waves and listen to Bob Marley and the Gipsy Kings among lots of gringo couples and a few middle-age Mexican vacationers.
A classic of the Olas Altas/Zona Romántica scene, Café San Angel used to be the place where one would go for a coffee, grab a...
A classic of the Olas Altas/Zona Romántica scene, Café San Angel used to be the place where one would go for a coffee, grab a book (English or Spanish), and enjoy the slow pace of Vallarta’s afternoons. Today it has evolved into a lively mix between a breakfast spot and a trendy burger grill. They still have books and sofas, but the pace is not as slow as it used to be.
A favorite with the locals, this is a delightful place to have a quality beer and enjoy some of the best oysters in town. In fact, it's the...
A favorite with the locals, this is a delightful place to have a quality beer and enjoy some of the best oysters in town. In fact, it's the only oyster bar on the malécon, and it offers a wide array of handcrafted beers, both Mexican and international. With a nice location, Cervecería Unión is a relaxing, large spot with full ocean views. It's open from 11 am to 3 am.
Cheleros Bar is the perfect place to have a beer and watch the sunset in a nice and comfortable setting. ...
Cheleros Bar is the perfect place to have a beer and watch the sunset in a nice and comfortable setting.
This popular bar by the beach shows most live sports events, features a pool table, and plays good dance music until 4 am every day....
This popular bar by the beach shows most live sports events, features a pool table, and plays good dance music until 4 am every day.
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