Nuevo LeónEntertainment

Entertainment in Nuevo León

  1. A

    Akbal Lounge

    Enter this opium den–style mélange of red velvet, chandeliers and giant antique mirrors through La Casa de Maíz. Sip a cocktail and lose yourself in the mood music – ambient and lounge sounds during the week, revving up to sexy electro and deep house at weekends – or stargaze on the groovy deck. Sunday night is gay night, but every night is gay friendly.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Casa De La Cultura De Nuevo León

    The lovely 1891 Gulf Line railroad station now houses twin museums and a stage that regularly hosts dance, theater and arthouse films. The biggest display, appropriately enough, is a so-so train museum while the small art museum has temporary displays that are usually good enough to warrant a stop on your way to or from the nearby Museo Del Vidrio.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Bar 1900

    An 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 and tequila.

    reviewed

  4. D

    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.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Palacio Municipal

    Palacio Municipal is a concrete building, which is raised on legs. The municipal band takes the stage underneath it on Sunday (11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00) and Thursday (19:00 to 21:00) and elderly couples dance away the day.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Café La Galería

    A hip, lively and friendly bar, La Galería showcases local house and dance-DJ talent. It's close to the heart of the weekend action in Monterrey, but attracts a slightly more mature crowd than many of the other venues.

    reviewed

  7. G

    At Loft

    The Dali-esque deer head and pulsing lights immediately catch your eye at this uber-chic lounge bar. The weekend begins with a variety of groovy tunes and ends on Saturday with disco downstairs and hip-hop upstairs.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Café Iguana

    The epicenter of alternative Monterrey, where the pierced, multi-tattooed, punk-loving tribe gathers en masse, both inside and on the street out front. Cover charge only for live bands.

    reviewed

  9. I

    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.

    reviewed

  10. J

    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.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Estadio Universitario

    There are professional soccer games on most weekends throughout the year. The Universidad de Nuevo León Tigres play at the Estadio Universitario.

    reviewed

  13. L

    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.

    reviewed

  14. Plaza de Toros Lorenzo Garza

    During the main bullfight season (May to November) corridas are held at the Plaza de Toros Lorenzo Garza at 16:00 on Sunday.

    reviewed

  15. M

    Estadio Tecnológico

    There are professional soccer games on most weekends throughout the year. The Monterrey Rayados play at the Estadio Tecnológico.

    reviewed

  16. N

    La Tumba

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

    reviewed

  17. O

    Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey

    Monterrey's Sultanes baseball team plays at Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey from March to August.

    reviewed