Sips, Shots & Skyline Views: Mexico City Bars You Can’t Miss
When people talk about Mexico City, they more often than not to rave about the incredible food scene, but Mexico City also boasts some of the world’s best bars.
From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges with jaw-dropping views, these are some of the best bars in Mexico City that I keep going back to.
Balmori Roofbar
🗺️Zacatecas 139 Segundo piso, Cuauhtémoc, 06700 CDMX, Mexico
🕰️Sun 1:30-6, Tues-Sat 1:30-1:30, Closed Monday
💵$$
🏳️🌈LGBTQ Friendly
Delicious cocktails, mostly friendly service, beautiful setting. The food can be a bit hit and miss, but seems to have been elevated a bit since my previous visits. One thing I really like about this place is that on the few occasions I have been, it is the definition of a “mixed crowd” with everything from office dinners, couples, friend groups, solo folks. The low key, but slightly elevated vibe, makes this a great spot for anyone.
Hanky Panky
🗺️Turín 52, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
🕰️Sun 5p-12a, Mon-closed, Tues-Sat 5p-2a
💵$$$
Is this a very tourist-forward bar? Yes. Are the cocktails the best you will ever have? Probably not. Is the atmosphere really fun and absolutely worth checking out for a drink? Yes!
Hanky Panky has long been a tourist favorite, and there is good reason. The drink menu is fun, the vibe is upbeat, and it’s a reasonably priced spot for what it is.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Licorería Limantour
🗺️Av. Álvaro Obregón 106, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700
🕰️M-Th 6p-12a, F-S 3p-2a, Sun 3p-12a
💵$$$
🏳️🌈LQBTQAI+ Friendly
Legendary cocktail bar turning out clever drinks & snacks in a chic, 2-story space with a terrace. Licoreria Limantour has been on the World’s 50 Best Bars list since 2014, which accurately describes it as; the type of bar that gets everything right: packed every day of the week, with efficient service, on-point drinks and an intoxicating atmosphere.
Xuni Mezcalería
🗺️Londres 178, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX
🕰️Sunclos-ed, M-W 4p-12a, Th-Sat 5p-2:30a
💵$$
🏳️🌈LGBTQAI Friendly
Things I love: Mezcal, a menu full of curated cocktails, great service, a lowkey, drink specials, inviting atmosphere that turns in to a turn-up after dark. Things that Xuni Mezcaleria offers: all of the above.
Tlecan Mezcalería
🗺️Av. Álvaro Obregón 228-Local 2, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX
🕰️6p-2a daily
💵$$
🚺Woman owned
“Tlecan is a mezcaleria specialized in curating and selling artisanal Mezcal from small producers in Mexico”, it is also just really cool. From the lavender being perfumed in to the air at the entrance, to the beautiful design, to the amazing service, Tlecan is an overall incredible experience not to be missed.
Rayo
🗺️C. Salamanca 85, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
🕰️Tues-Sat 6p-2a, closed Sun & Mon
💵$$-$$$
🏳️🌈 LGBTQAI+ Friendly
A friend and I went to Rayo after she saw someone post it on IG while she was in CDMX with me. We decided to go check it out after dinner and were so glad we did! Tasty and visually beautiful cocktails, impeccable service, sleek and sexy (without being pretentious) setting.
**The winding stairway on the way down at closing time can be a task (I heard).
Handshake Speakeasy
🗺️C. Amberes 65, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
🕰️Sun 6p-12a, Mon-Thur 6p-1a, Fri-Sat 6p-2a
💵$$$
⭐Reservations required
Ranked one of the World’s Best Bars in 2024, Handshake Speakeasy has grown in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. The curated cocktails are fun and delicious, the space is gorgeous, and the bartenders are topnotch.
You will absolutely not regret a visit here, but you will regret not making a reservation because that is pretty much the only way to get in.
Fifty Mils
🗺️Inside Four Seasons Hotel, Av. Paseo de la Reforma 500, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
🕰️Sun 6p-1a, M-Sat 12p-1a
💵$$$
Living in NYC, cocktails at the Four Seasons are generally not in my budget, nor is it set in a beautiful garden. The cocktails here are stunning, the service is next level without being pretentious and the people watching is top notch. Only had appetizers here (and delicious bar snack mix) and they were almost as good as the cocktails (which says a lot).
Ladina Bar
🗺️Colima 333, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
🕰️M-Tue 4p-12a, W-Sun 4p-2a
💵$$
🏳️🌈LQBTQ+ Friendly/Transgender safe space
🚺Female owned
Ladina is just… cool. The whole feel of this bar is just really cool, with a unique and beautiful cocktail menu and interesting food options. The bartenders were kind and attentive and I had a great solo experience here, but would love to take a date or friends here.
Felina
🗺️C. Ometusco 87, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
💵$$
🕰️Sun 9a-10p, T-W 9a-1a, Th-Sat 9a-2a, Mon Closed
Perfectly described as “Cocktails & highballs, plus cheese plates & croquettes, in a hip, low-lit lounge with a retro vibe”, Felina is the perfect spot for a solo sip, grabbing a drink with a friend, or a lowkey date night.
Terraza Cha Cha Chá
🗺️De La República 157, Tabacalera, 06030 Cuauhtemoc, CDMX
🕰️M-F 1p-12a, Sat-Sun 10a-12a
💵$$$
The views from this 6th floor rooftop are absolutely stunning and worth the visit alone, but the beautiful and delicious cocktails take it to another level. Cha Cha Cha just has a cool, fun vibe that is elevated by the views and atmosphere. I had some light bites here and definitely recommend the squash blossom tacos and guacamole.
Terraza Caterdal Bar
💵$$
🗺️Calle República de Guatemala 4, Cuauhtémoc City Hall
Historic Center
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+ Friendly
This rooftop bar, above Hostel Mundo Joven Caterdal was a very happy accident (minus the stairs we had to climb due to the broken elevator) as we were looking for another rooftop place close by and walked in to the wrong place. We had amazing afternoon cocktails from the most joyful and fun server, who encouraged us to come back later for the “the party”, which it certainly looks like this place turns into after dark (but we passed on).
La Casa de las Sirenas
🗺️República de Guatemala 32, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México
🕰️M-Sat 11a-11p, Sun 11a-7p
💵$$$
This hidden gem is in the heart of the historic city center and offers unbeatable city views. I only had drinks (and the view) here and would absolutely go back for the food just based on what the folks next to me were eating. Wonderful service all around and the whole atmosphere makes La Casa de las Sirenas a “must go”.
Whether you are looking for a sexy speakeasy, casual solo sip, cute date night, or fun place to meet up with friends, Mexico City has the perfect bar for everyone.
With an ever-evolving gastronomy scene, famed mexcalerias, and rooftops providing breathtaking views, the bar scene in Mexico City will keep you coming back for more.
