Cocktail Bars in Mexico City

REI Room is a second-floor cocktail bar on Monterrey that draws a music-savvy crowd. The bartender mixes strong drinks, and the DJ program leans on carefully curated sets — expect electronic, house, and adjacent sounds most nights.There's a small outdoor smoking area, clean bathrooms, and enough room to settle in without feeling packed. Good for a night out in Roma Norte when you want a drink and proper music without the nightclub production.

SOM specializes in rare Mexican spirits — pox from Chiapas, sotol from the north, bacanora from Sonora, and raicilla from Jalisco — alongside mezcal and tequila. The bar offers spirit flights that take you from south to north across Mexico's distilling regions, each one explained by staff who know the backstory of every bottle. The cocktail menu leans into agave-based drinks, with standouts like the agave sour and the poxito (a take on a mojito using pox instead of rum).The kitchen follows a "campo a la mesa" philosophy with Mexican dishes that run inventive without losing flavor. The crunchy avocado, jamaica tacos, and cecina tacos get consistently strong orders. The place doubles as a boutique selling bottles of the harder-to-find spirits. Service is warm and knowledgeable, and the space feels cozy rather than sprawling. Reservations recommended on weekends.

Musak is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Roma Norte reached through a hidden door inside the ground-floor restaurant at Tonalá 171. The entrance — down a dimly lit black staircase that's notoriously hard to see when you're on your way down — opens into a basement listening bar and lounge with a DJ spinning house, glam rock, and eclectic vinyl sets Thursday through Saturday from 8pm.Cocktails are named after iconic musicians and lean into strong, spirit-forward territory. La Llorona (Chavela Vargas) blends mezcal, ginger concentrate, cucumber, grapefruit juice, honey, and cardamom. The terrace above stays open for those who want to drink and talk without shouting. Moderately priced; no food after 11pm on weekends despite staying open until 2am.

Café de Nadie is a cocktail bar in Roma Norte that builds its entire atmosphere around vinyl. The sound system is serious — records spin all night, loud enough that you'll need to lean in to talk. It's one of the venues on the 50 Best Discovery list for North America, and the bartenders know their way around seasonal cocktails and balanced house drinks.The space is small and doesn't take reservations, so expect to wait 15 to 20 minutes on busy nights. The food menu includes a Wagyu beef burger and house pasta if you're staying for more than drinks. Cocktails run on the higher end, but the music and the skill behind the bar make it worth at least one visit. Go with a small group — four people max fits the vibe best.

Hidden in the back of Porter restaurant on Julio Verne, this speakeasy operates Tuesday through Saturday from 8pm to 4am. The entrance takes a little hunting—go through the restaurant to find it.The bar has no printed menu, but the selection behind the bar is extensive. Music leans electronic and house, with a DJ most nights. The space fills up around 11pm and stays open into the early hours, making it a solid post-dinner option in Polanco.

King Cole Bar takes its cues from the original iconic St. Regis New York location, serving carefully crafted cocktails in an intimate setting inside the St. Regis Mexico City on Reforma. The Sangrita Maria — their signature take on a Bloody Mary — is the house specialty, and the bar stocks a solid selection of premium spirits for classic cocktails. A large painting by Pablo Weisz Carrington (son of Leonora Carrington) hangs above the bar.The terrace offers direct views of the Diana Cazadora roundabout, especially striking at sunset and into the evening. A DJ spins on select evenings, and the service is attentive without being intrusive. Cocktails run on the higher end, as expected for the hotel's location and setting.

This Condesa cocktail bar from Grupo Pata Negra specializes in champagne and sparkling wines, with a menu that spans classic, signature, and seasonal cocktails. The Lady Xampa is the drink that keeps people coming back. The kitchen handles Spanish-leaning bar food — Spanish cured ham (jamón serrano), Manchego, endives with anchovies and blue cheese, and organic chicken — though stick to the drinks and simpler tapas.The space runs dim with candlelit tables and a relaxed, conversation-friendly atmosphere despite the music. Open Monday through Sunday from 1pm to 2am, it's a solid late-night option for a cocktail and low-key conversation after work or to cap off a night out.

Set on the rooftop of a 17th-century palace in the Centro Histórico, this terrace bar offers sweeping views of the historic skyline — you'll spot colonial-era domes and the Metropolitan Cathedral from your seat. The cocktail menu leans on hand-crafted preparations and Mexican ingredients, paired with a selection of tacos and other snacks designed for grazing.The rooftop includes a pool and jacuzzi available for day pass guests, though the pool water tends toward chilly. Come for sunset drinks or after a day of sightseeing; the terrace hits its stride at golden hour. Reservations recommended for weekend evenings.

Cielo Rooftop occupies the 15th floor of the Hilton Santa Fe, delivering views over Lomas de Chapultepec with a cocktail program and DJs spinning most nights. The space runs pool parties every two weeks and hosts private events, though the open-air setup means wind picks up on overcast days.Food leans toward bar snacks and flatbreads, but the draw here is the atmosphere — music, drinks, and altitude. Reservations recommended for weekend nights and special events.

Seven years in and still going strong, FIERA ROOFTOP sits on the second floor of a Lomas de Chapultepec building with open-air views and a music-driven atmosphere. The menu covers Mexican bites—burgers and bar food dominate—while the drink list leans on cocktails and carajillos. Music runs the gamut from Afro house to reggaeton depending on the night, and the crowd skews international.Reservations are strongly recommended—walk-ins often wait or get turned away, especially on weekends. The terrace gets busy, the vibe stays casual, and it's built for groups looking to drink and socialize over a few hours.