Must-see nightlife in Guadalajara Region

  • La Mutualista

    Guadalajara

    With smoke-yellowed walls and antique chandeliers dangling from high ceilings, this vintage dance hall simmers with the decaying glamour of Old Havana…

  • Cantina La Fuente

    Guadalajara

    La Fuente, set in the old Edison boiler room, is an institution in Guadalajara and a perfect example of what a proper Mexican cantina is (ie rough around…

  • Kin Kin

    Guadalajara

    Hidden in a underground setting with exposed brick walls and disco balls, the red-lit Kin Kin is the place to groove out to electronica and house. Local…

  • Centro Cultural Breton

    Guadalajara

    Tucked away on a side street on the eastern side of the Centro Histórico is this bohemian bar, cafe and live-music venue. One of the city’s coolest…

  • Grillo

    Guadalajara

    This small but mighty bar stocks over 50 (mainly bottled) Mexican craft beers. Of interest are the Guadalajara-brewed Diógenes IPA and the Loba Negra…

  • Romea

    Guadalajara

    This swank corner wine bar with large windows stocks a wide range of Mexican vintages as well as wine from Spain, France, Portugal and even Slovenia…

  • La Taberna de Caudillos

    Guadalajara

    A popular multistory disco, with three dance floors and endless lounges and bars full of gorgeous young things dancing and various acts on stage (from go…

  • La Cata

    Guadalajara Region

    This wonderful upstairs bar and tequila-tasting room in the center of town has excellent cócteles artesanales (craft cocktails) and flights of three…

  • Escarabajo Scratch

    Guadalajara

    This fun hipster bar in the Centro Histórico has elevated the michelada (a concoction of beer, lime juice and assorted sauces) to a fine art,…

  • Amargo

    Guadalajara

    A laid back, modern beer hall pouring Mexican craft brews – sours to stouts from 14 lines – with flights offered for M$60. A full line-up of bottled…

  • Café Grano

    Guadalajara Region

    This thoroughly pleasant local cafe is everything a good coffee bar should be, with fine aromas, Mexican beans, wooden chairs tailored in coffee sacking…

  • California’s Bar

    Guadalajara

    A two-story gay bar that's popular with a diverse 20- and 30-something crowd usually OFB (out for business). It gets packed around 10pm, and Friday and…

  • Pigalle

    Guadalajara

    Mexican baristas excel at making cocktails (from M$85), both the savory and sweet type, and Pigalle is yet another cut above. Come here to relax, sip some…

  • Bar Américas

    Guadalajara

    A longtime night club catering to the well-heeled, Bar Américas is best known as an after-party spot with its dance floors packed til dawn. The all-black…

  • La Santa

    Guadalajara

    Not to be confused with the (now closed) bar of the same name that once rocked Chapultepec, this place is out in Zapopan and is a full-blown nightclub –…

  • El Cardenal

    Guadalajara

    A dark, artsy dive bar decked out in murals of all kinds, El Cardenal is a popular spot for the 20-something crowd or those with a penchant for piercings…

  • Just Chillin'

    Guadalajara Region

    Belly up to this fine knotted-wood bar to sip beer, watch a ball game or chat with quirky resident expats. It’s American-owned and serves a damn good…

  • La Villa

    Guadalajara Region

    This cafe-bar under the portal of the southeast corner of the main square is a delightful place to relax and sip something cool.

  • Bebotero

    Guadalajara

    This is a cool Chapultepec bar plugging cervezas artesanales (craft beer) and spirits for M$19 and M$39 respectively all day and till 8pm on Friday and…

  • La Prisciliana

    Guadalajara

    La Prisciliana is both laid-back and stylish, with arched windows, burgundy walls, worn tile floors and an antique wood bar in an old colonial building…

  • 7 Sins

    Guadalajara

    The favorite hangout of the younger set of Guadalajara’s gay scene, this colonial mansion has a cool staircase and ear-bleedingly loud house music, though…

  • Cafe Black & White

    Guadalajara Region

    This cafe on Ajijic's main square is gringo central – don't come here to practice your Spanish! It does serve a decent cup of java (from M$23) and it's a…

  • Babel Club

    Guadalajara

    Massive meat market, with skimpily clad dancers center stage and action in every direction. VIP booths for your men about town.

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