Must-see nightlife in Northern Baja

  • Plaza Fiesta

    Tijuana

    Step into what seems like an aging shopping mall, to some gritty alleyways that, behold, house the heart of Tijuana's craft-beer scene as well as a slew…

  • Hussong's Cantina

    Ensenada

    The oldest and perhaps liveliest cantina in the Californias has been serving tequila since 1892. A Friday or Saturday night will be packed with locals, a…

  • Casa Frida

    Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe

    Highly incongruous with the otherwise laid-back valley, this gaudy but well-funded and Instagram-friendly project is the bane of its neighbors' existence…

  • Playami

    Tijuana

    Channeling Miami's Wynwood art district, the latest drinking establishment from revered local brewery Border Psycho is not exactly at the beach, but the…

  • Bar Andaluz

    Ensenada

    Visit the cultured bar inside the Riviera del Pacífico, where having a drink is an exercise in nostalgia. It’s mostly quiet unless a cruise-ship tour…

  • Norte Brewing Co

    Tijuana

    Feel cool just finding this dark brewery hidden on a mysterious alley with windows overlooking the US–Mexico border. Try the hoppy yet easy-drinking 4…

  • Los Remedios

    Tijuana

    Enjoy fabulous festive decor at this cavernous cantina/restaurant with its bullfighting posters, classic '50s movie posters, colorful paper flags and…

  • Aguamala

    Ensenada

    Beloved craft microbrewery with sea-creature-themed art and an open-air, second-story tasting room. Whether you're into fruity sours, frothy ales, creamy…

  • Colectivo Surf Tasting Room

    Northern Baja

    An ideal aprés-surf hangout, this expansive, art-covered, second-story beer hall and performance venue also happens to serve sushi, Mexican food and…

  • Ojos Negros

    Ensenada

    Suffering from margarita meltdown? Then head to this relaxed wine bar for a glass of fruity Passion Meritage, an award-winning red from the owners’…

  • Wendlandt

    Ensenada

    Enjoy craft beers made by the owners, as well as from national and international small breweries; seven samplers will cost you just 105 pesos. The…

  • Container Coffee

    Tijuana

    If you seriously need a coffee and are serious about the coffee you need, make a beeline to this hip roastery, with seats made from coffee sacks and model…