Bars & Nightlife - Mexico City

Bars & NightlifeGuide was updated: June 18, 2025

It's fair to say that Mexico City is a place that never sleeps. Bars, clubs and music pubs can be found on every corner, and jazz lovers can experience live gigs every day of the week. Adapt to the relaxed Mexican lifestyle, grab a drink and enjoy a musical evening.

Cantina "Tio Pepe"

One of the oldest in town, Tio Pepe is a "cantina" whose main appeal is the old-time ambiance, featuring a long wood bar tended to by waiters clad in black and white, who seem to have just come off a 20th century film poster. A must for drinks in the historic center.

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Handshake Speakeasy

Lead by renowned Dutch bartender Eric Van Beek, Handshake Speakeasy has made it to the list of World's 50 Best Bars. Behind an unassuming door with the number 13 hides an Art Deco space with a mysterious Prohibition era vibe. The mixology principles of this speakeasy are flavour, aesthetics, and innovation — you'll never get bored. Old sophisticated classics find new life here. Booking ahead is essential!

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GinGin Cibeles

Step into GinGin bar and you're immediately transported to a world of class and flavour. Known for its inventive gin cocktails, this upscale bar also offers an enticing food menu, featuring standard Mexican and international classics. Quality is key here, from top-shelf liquors to high-grade ingredients in the food. Heads up: it can get quite busy and loud as the night progresses, so for a more subdued experience, arrive just as they open.

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SOM — restaurante, bar, tienda boutique

Hidden away from Condesa's bustling tourist scene, SOM offers a one-of-a-kind experience for spirit aficionados. This gem of a bar boasts an eclectic selection of traditional Mexican spirits, some rarely found elsewhere — pox, sotol, bacanora, raicilla, lechuguilla, and comiteco, just to name a few. Paired with delicious bistro-style Mexican fare, their unique cocktails reveal the depth and variety of Mexico's distilled treasures. Whether you're planning an intimate date night or simply wish to enjoy a quiet evening with a book, SOM provides the perfect backdrop.

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La Bipo

A Mexican pop culture-themed cantina/casual eatery by day, La Bipo gains momentum as night falls, turning into a buzzing bar packed with locals and visitors tucking into the establishment's unpretentious pub grub and downing beers and/or shots of mezcal one after the other.

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Zinco Jazz Club

Situated in the heart of the capital, this is, without a doubt, one of the best places for live jazz in Mexico. Don't forget to check their events calendar to see what is on during your visit and book your ticket in advance — the place tends to get crowded on the weekends, and early booking ensures seating closer to the stage.

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Kinky Bar

This gay-friendly bar is your number one address for meeting party people and dancing all night long. Fruity drinks and a laid-back atmosphere make it a pleasant place to enjoy an evening in the Mexican capital. When weather permits, the second floor open-air terrace gets turned into a dance floor.

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Nibelungengarten

For an authentic German beer and pretzel experience you can drop by Nibelungengarten. Get a meat plate if you're feeling especially hungered. Delicious desserts (strudel, anyone?), a vast number of beers on draft and a breezy outdoor terrace will make your stay unforgettable. Prost!

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Black Dog

Black Dog is an incredible place for beer, music and meeting new people. Regular live music shows and seasonal events make it a favorite for locals and travelers alike. Although dinner is best had elsewhere, Black Dog serves decent pub grub for those late night munchies.

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Bars & Nightlife in Mexico City

Cantina "Tio Pepe"

Handshake Speakeasy

GinGin Cibeles

SOM — restaurante, bar, tienda boutique

La Bipo

Zinco Jazz Club

Kinky Bar

Nibelungengarten

Black Dog