KEY2 Pick
Best bars in Mexico City
Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.
KEY2 Pick
Speakeasy • $$$$
Handshake Speakeasy
Juárez's theatrical, world-number-one bar: reservations only, drinks built like magic tricks.
Best for: Cocktails / Date Night
KEY2 Pick
Cocktail Bar • $$$
Licorería Limantour
The Roma bar that started the city's cocktail era; the Margarita Al Pastor is not a gimmick.
Best for: Cocktails / Groups
Cantina • $
Salón Tenampa
Plaza Garibaldi's 1925 mariachi hall — murals, tequila, and six bands competing at once.
Best for: Groups / Late Night
Questions, answered
What are the best bars in Mexico City?+
The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Mexico City are Bósforo, Handshake Speakeasy, Licorería Limantour. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
Where can I find good-value bars in Mexico City?+
For $$-level bars in Mexico City, consider Bósforo, Salón Tenampa.
What are the best bars in Mexico City for a special occasion?+
For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Handshake Speakeasy, Licorería Limantour. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.
Do I need to book bars in Mexico City in advance?+
The most popular bars in Mexico City fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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