Nightlife in Mexico City
Polanco is home to Mexico City's most fashionable bars and clubs, including Area. Head to Condesa for a more laid-back boho vibe. The Centro Histórico boasts the city's best cantinas as well as Palacio de Bellas Artes, a performing arts hub. Mariachi bands perform in the open air into the early hours around Cuauhtémoc's Plaza Garibaldi. It's here that many locals choose to end a long night of partying.
Bars
Expand all1. El Hijo del Cuervo - Mexican bohemia
Show moreDrinking in cave-like El Hijo del Cuervo in Coyoacán is an immersion in Mexican bohemia, past and present. Students, hipsters and intellectuals come to think, talk and reinvent the world to the sound of nueva canción (protest rock music).Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Jardín Centenario 17, Mexico City 04000
Telephone
+52 (55) 5658 7824
2. El Mitote - Young, sociable atmosphere
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El Mitote in Condesa is chic, relaxed and self-assured. With excellent Spanish tapas, strong vodka sangrias, a young, unpretentious crowd and a sociable atmosphere where the music is never overbearing, this is one of the city's most fun bars.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
53, Amsterdam, Mexico City 06100
Telephone
+52 (55) 5211 9150
3. Area - Cocktails under the stars
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Hotel Habita hosts rooftop bar Area in Polanco. A trendy crowd sips cocktails while looking down at the city below. The minimalist decor features barstools and a VIP lower terrace area. Expect a mix of Euro, chill-out and house music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Avenida Presidente Masaryk 201, Mexico City 11560
Telephone
+52 (55) 5282 3100
4. Jorongo Bar - Traditional mariachi music
Show more For typical Mexican mariachi music in plush surroundings, make your way to Jorongo Bar in the María Isabel Hotel in Alameda Central. This place attracts a cosmopolitan crowd enjoying the views across the city as they sip their cocktails.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Paseo de la Reforma 325, Mexico City 06500
Telephone
+52 (55) 5242 5555
5. La Casa de las Sirenas - Tequila heaven
Show moreThis bar in the Centro Histórico serves 146 types of tequila to a smart crowd, accompanied by a hip 60s rock soundtrack. Located in a 17th-century colonial building, with a leafy courtyard, classic Mexican snacks are also served.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
República de Guatemala 32, Mexico City 06000
Telephone
+52 (55) 5704 3345
6. Tierra de Vinos - World-wine cellar
Show moreThe stylish Tierra de Vinos wine bar in the Roma neighbourhood has one of the city's most impressive wine cellars. There are varieties from key wine regions around the world and Spanish tapas to accompany your wine tasting.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
197, Durango, Mexico City 06700
Telephone
+52 (55) 5208 5133
7. Bengala - Trendy international bar
Show moreExpats, world travellers and internationally minded Mexicans make Bengala in the Roma neighbourhood one of the city's hottest bars. There is diverse music and dancing between tables for the 30-something crowd. The red-apple martini is the drink of choice.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
34, Avenida Sonora, Mexico City 06700
Telephone
+52 (55) 5553 9219
Clubs
Expand all8. Bar Milán - Margaritas and electro-funk
Show moreStepping into the intimate Bar Milán in Cuauhtémoc means changing your pesos into the bar's own milagro (miracle) currency. Convert them back when you're done dancing to electro-funk and sampling the selection of very strong margaritas.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Calle Milán 18, Mexico City 06600
Telephone
+52 (55) 5592 0031
Transport
Cuauhtémoc metro
9. M.I.C. - Steamy reggaetón
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Cap-wearing hip-hop dancers and reggaetón-lovers accompanied by scantily dressed ladies turn the heat up with their urban dance moves at Mexico City's underground hotspot for these select genres. Live international acts and steamy dancing fills Polanco's small M.I.C. club.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Moliere 237, Mexico City 11560
Telephone
+52 (55) 1923 5684
Transport
Polanco metro
10. Rioma - Dance lovers' favourite
Show moreRioma is a popular club in Zona Rosa attracting a fashionable crowd. A staircase leads clubbers down to a pumping dance floor where DJs play Miami funk music. Get there early on a weekend to be sure to get in.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Avenida Insurgentes Sur 377, Mexico City 06700
Telephone
+52 (55) 5584 8540
Transport
Insurgentes metro
11. Living - Gay clubbing
Show moreMexico City's most glamorous gay club is also a hotspot for open-minded heterosexuals. Living is in the Juárez neighbourhood and the huge dance floor kicks off each Friday and Saturday night with exotic themed shows. Expect electronic, house and trance music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
144, Eje 1 Poniente Bucareli, Mexico City 06040
Telephone
+52 (55) 5512 7281
12. Zinco - Basement jazz club
Show moreZinco jazz club emits an unavoidably cool vibe from an old basement vault in the Historic Centre. Top performers play in the centre of the intimate club. The crowd is both cutting edge and unaffected.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
20, Motolinía, Mexico City 06010
Telephone
+52 (55) 5512 3369
Entertainment
Expand all13. Palacio de Bellas Artes - Premier opera house
Show moreThe city's iconic cultural ensembles are based in the ornate Centro Histórico's Palacio de Bellas Artes complex. Catch the spectacular Ballet Folklórico de México, the national opera and dance companies here, as well as the nation's symphony orchestra.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Avenida Hidalgo 1, Mexico City 06050
Telephone
+52 (55) 5512 2593
14. Centro Cultural Universitario - Performing arts venue
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The city's university campus in Coyoacán has a cultural scene to match its size. It all revolves around the Centro Cultural Universitario with its numerous theatres, including dedicated venues for classical music, drama and dance, with performances throughout the year.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Avenida Insurgentes Sur 3000, Mexico City 04510
Telephone
+52 (55) 5622 7185
15. Cineteca Nacional - Themed film showings
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The Cineteca Nacional in Coyoacán is the centre of the city's lively film culture. Eight screens show a rotating schedule of thematically linked films, including international films and many in English with Spanish subtitles. Visit the cafés and bookstores.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Avenida México-Coyoacán 389, Mexico City 04400
Telephone
+52 (55) 4155 1200
