Monterrey Entertainment

  1. Achis

    Hip, happening venue where you can catch some of Monterrey's best indie and alternative rock bands. Also hosts some fearsome techno nights with leading Nortec DJs.

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  2. Bar 1900

    Elegant and historic bar fronting Zona Rosa's Radisson Plaza Gran Hotel Ancira that, except for the big-screen TV, maintains much of its old-time ambience. Guitarists sing classic norteño tunes most nights and there's a particularly good selection of whiskey.

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  3. Casa Amarilla

    Monterrey's artistic, wannabe trendsetters fill the various art-filled rooms of this converted house. The music runs from blues on Wednesday to jazz on Sunday with a wide range on the days in between. Cover charge only for the occasional live band.

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  4. El Rincón de la Habana

    Put on your dancing shoes and glide on down to the Barrio Antiguo. This temple to Latin dance is big on Cuban-style salsa, with a dash of merengue and reggaeton thrown in.

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  5. La Tumba

    This lovely venue, dubbing itself a cultural bar, mostly features live trova, blues and singer-songwriters.

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  7. Palacio Municipal

    Palacio Municipal is a concrete building, which is raised on legs. The municipal band takes the stage underneath it on Sunday ( to and to ) and Thursday ( to ) and elderly couples dance away the day.

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  8. Umabar

    Shooting for style rather than fashion, this small, Asian-themed rooftop spot spins a fun mix of music, from Rancid to Maná to the Village People. If you're looking for a more traditional dance floor, head to the east end of Padre Mier.

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