All-Time Best
Licoreria Limantour
Licoreria Limantour
Consistently ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars, Licoreria Limantour has become Mexico City's most acclaimed cocktail destination. Known for inventive drinks that celebrate Mexican ingredients and traditions while pushing creative boundaries.
Highlights
- World's 50 Best Bars regular
- Mexican-inspired cocktails
- Roma Norte flagship location
Handshake Speakeasy
Handshake Speakeasy
A hidden gem behind an unmarked door, Handshake Speakeasy is Mexico City's premier secret cocktail bar. The intimate venue features masterfully crafted cocktails and an exclusive atmosphere that rewards those who seek it out.
Highlights
- World's 50 Best Bars
- Secret location
- Bespoke cocktail experience
Baltra Bar
Baltra Bar
A mezcal-focused cocktail bar that showcases the diversity and complexity of Mexico's most celebrated spirit. Expert bartenders guide guests through an extensive collection while crafting innovative mezcal-based cocktails.
Highlights
- Over 100 mezcal varieties
- Mezcal flights available
- World's Best Bars nominee
Fifty Mils
Fifty Mils
Located in the Four Seasons Hotel, Fifty Mils brings luxury cocktail culture to Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma. World-class bartenders create sophisticated drinks in an elegant setting perfect for special occasions.
Highlights
- World's 50 Best Bars
- Four Seasons elegance
- Celebrity bartenders
Xaman Bar
Xaman Bar
A unique cocktail experience rooted in Mexican ancestral traditions and ceremonial practices. Xaman creates drinks using indigenous ingredients, ancient techniques, and a spiritual approach to mixology.
Highlights
- Pre-Hispanic inspired drinks
- Ceremonial presentation
- Ancient Mexican ingredients
La Clandestina
La Clandestina
A beloved mezcaleria in the heart of La Condesa that champions small-batch, artisanal mezcals from across Mexico. The casual, welcoming atmosphere makes it perfect for discovering the world of agave spirits.
Highlights
- Champion of small producers
- Relaxed Condesa vibe
- Mezcal education
Jules Basement
Jules Basement
Polanco's premier speakeasy hidden beneath a taco restaurant. This underground gem serves creative cocktails in a prohibition-era atmosphere, attracting a sophisticated crowd seeking exclusive nightlife.
Highlights
- Hidden beneath taco restaurant
- Jules Verne-themed decor
- Polanco elite hangout
Departamento
Departamento
A stylish Roma Norte cocktail bar known for its relaxed atmosphere and expertly crafted drinks. The modern industrial space attracts creative professionals and cocktail enthusiasts looking for quality without pretension.
Highlights
- Roma Norte institution
- Creative cocktail menu
- Great for groups
Tokyo Music Bar
Tokyo Music Bar
A Japanese-inspired whisky bar that combines exceptional spirits with vinyl records and hi-fi sound systems. The intimate space celebrates Japanese drinking culture with rare whiskies and impeccable attention to detail.
Highlights
- Extensive Japanese whisky collection
- Vinyl listening experience
- Authentic Japanese bar culture
Bosforo
Bosforo
A legendary Centro Historico bar famous for its absinthe service and eclectic cocktails. The bohemian atmosphere attracts artists, writers, and night owls seeking an authentic late-night Mexico City experience.
Highlights
- Traditional absinthe ritual
- Bohemian CDMX institution
- Open until very late