Area
While it may not have the same see-and-be-seen status it enjoyed when Hotel Habita first opened a decade ago, the Area rooftop lounge still warrants a sunset cocktail or two—not least for the fantastic views over Polanco. (The bar also screens movies on the wall of a neighboring building.) Order a mezcal as you watch the city light up at night.
More Bars in Mexico City
Bosforo
Head to this intimate, convivial dive bar for the comprehensive selection of artisanal mezcal and tequila.
Jules Basement
M.N. ROY’s sister speakeasy-style bar is a great place to sip a cocktail while listening to blues- and-funk-inspired tunes.
M.N. ROY
One of the hottest, most exclusive tickets in town, this late-night club attracts a glamorous crowd in a sexy space.
Baltra Bar
This cozy, intimate bar inspired by Charles Darwin’s trip to the eponymous island in the Galapagos serves some of the city’s most interesting cocktails.
Bar La Opera
First opened in 1895, the gorgeously ornate red velvet and carved-wood cantina is the perfect spot for an authentic, old school taste of Mexico City.
Dixon
This sophisticated, midcentury modern bar is a trip back to the 1970s.
Hanky Panky
Mexico City’s most exclusive bar doesn’t list an address and requires a reservation.
Limantour
This Art Deco-inspired hotspot gets every aspect of the artisanal-cocktail trend right.
Downtown México
This rooftop terrace has a cool, laid-back vibe and breathtaking views of Centro Histórico.