Zona Rosa & Reforma
Pre-Hispanic cacao is treated with artisanal respect at this pleasant outdoor plaza. The Mexican fermented hot chocolate has a deep, textured flavour…
Must-see nightlife in Mexico City
Condesa
This bar in affluent Condesa is dark enough to make everybody look lovely in a warm glow, with an excellent cocktail in hand. Knowledgeable, English…
Roma
This romantically lit cocktail bar regularly ranks as one of the top 50 bars in the world and the best bar in Latin America. The service and cocktails…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
This is an underground bar, literally. Pass the hidden entrance into the moody interior, and Xaman resembles the laboratory of a cocktail cult. Herbs like…
Roma
This upstairs club-performance space is like being invited to Roma's coolest friend-of-a-friend's apartment for an intimate live performance or dance in…
Roma
Mix one part Mexican vintage decor, one shot of rock vibe and throw in mezcal, beer and snacks (including veg options) and you have a bar full to its low…
Condesa
Long-standing Felina has come of age. Quiet confidence is felt in its low-level music, and in cocktails that don't rely on sweetness but leverage real…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Enter through swinging saloon doors and head to the open-air patio, where wailing mariachis do their thing in this traditional drinking establishment –…
Alameda Central
Blink and you might walk right past the coolest neighborhood mezcalería in town. Behind the Bósforo’s nondescript curtain await top-notch mezcals, an…
Centro Histórico
With booths of dark walnut and an ornate copper-colored ceiling (said to have been punctured by Pancho Villa’s bullet), this late-19th-century watering…
Roma
One of few places in the city where the beer is made on-site. Sit outside at one of the picnic tables to get a view straight into the brewery, and sample…
Condesa
Tucked down a tree-lined street only a block from bustling Parque México, MIT is an exquisite wine bar and steakhouse where Condesa's fashionable crowd…
Condesa
If it's something fizzy you're after, you'll love Xampañeria's menu full of cava, champagne and prosecco, and sparkling-wine-based cocktails. Plus of…
Condesa
If you enjoy micheladas (beer served with lime juice in a salt-rimmed glass), then you'll be intrigued by what's on offer here. Choose between light or…
Condesa
Coffee connoisseurs flock to Frëims for its wide range of brewing methods, from French press to cold drip; there are eight different options, plus your…
Condesa
No city is complete without an Irish bar and this is one of the best around. Located in a cluster of drinking spots that stay open well past last call, it…
Condesa
Small in size, huge on Veracruz flavor. Coffee shops are everywhere in the Condesa but few have the know-how to bring out the best in their beans. The…
Alameda Central
A must-visit on the downtown cantina crawl circuit, Tío Pepe is one of the city's oldest and most traditional watering holes. Over a storied history that…
Condesa
This buzzy beer garden pours hoppy Mexican craft brew and grills a mighty fine burger. You may find yourself sharing a picnic bench in the perpetually…
Centro Histórico
Potent mezcal is poured from a beautifully designed, talisman-shaped bar at this downtown mezcalería, where you can catch nightly music acts (live bands,…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
A pioneer of Mexico City's craft beer boom, Fiebre de Malta has more than 30 brews on tap, with suds ranging from hoppy IPAs to German-style Hefeweizens…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
This immensely popular, iconic joint churns out coffee from Veracruz for long lines of bean lovers – the café de olla, with a touch of cinnamon and other…
Roma
People-watching doesn’t get any better than at this throbbing retro club, founded by Mexico City DJ Patrick Miller. With a clientele ranging from black…
Ciudad Universitaria & Tlalpan
From the makers of the popular Oaxaca-based mezcal brands Alipús and Los Danzantes, this quaint bar in Tlalpan stocks some of the finest mezcal in all of…
Alameda Central
A perfect brunch spot to fuel up before a day of exploring the Centro Histórico neighborhood. Head here for strong espresso-style coffees with soy and…
Roma
For the urban backyard barbecue experience, this open-air beer garden is a fine choice. It's a great little hideaway for chatting over a cerveza, mezcal,…
Roma
Echoing with the sounds of clacking dominoes, this brightly lit old Asturian social hall is a traditionally male enclave, though hipsters of both sexes…
Condesa
Themed monthly parties with left-of-centre music for a hip (read: privileged) gay crowd and their pals. It might be all the glitzy decor and international…
Roma
A great addition to CDMX's craft beer scene, this Roma Sur bar is one of few that make beer on site. You'll pass the barrels as you walk through the…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
This mock cantina plays up the kitschier elements of Mexican popular culture, with wall panels fashioned from plastic crates and sliced tin buckets as…
Roma
Hip Roma locals flock to this chic cafe day and night; you can sit for hours at an outdoor table using the strong wi-fi and sipping an espresso, a cold…
Centro Histórico
Typical sights and sounds at this gay bar include bare-chested bartenders serving cheap drinks, bar-top drag shows and festive music ranging from '80s pop…
Condesa
Often compared to having a drink at home because of the cheap, quality mezcal (or because you live in a designer-school laboratory), this small bar…
Roma
You'll sense the bizarro vibes as you sit inside beside a wall of skulls, or perhaps when you browse the menu to find one of the largest selections of…
Condesa
A great spot for a morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up. Blend Station has one of the largest selections of Mexican coffee beans in the city, with…
Ciudad Universitaria & Tlalpan
This building opened its doors in 1870, making La Jalisciense arguably the oldest cantina in Mexico City – now that's a good reason to pop in and wet your…
Condesa
Mexico is a major coffee-producing nation and yet few baristas grasp the art of making a proper café like they do at Enhorabuena. Sure, a cappuccino will…
Condesa
For those who dare to get medieval, Tom’s provides the props, with heraldic shields and candelabras highlighting a decidedly decadent decor and a…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Three levels of house and retro might sound like your average Zona Rosa gay club, but it's the roof garden, cool student crowd and local drag stars that…
Roma
This is a fantastic place to come if you want to pick up a bag of coffee beans from Guerrero, Oaxaca or Chiapas. Talk to the baristas about the unique…
