M.N. ROY
Still one of the hottest, most exclusive tickets in town, this late-night club (once the headquarters of the Mexican Communist Party, after whose founder it is named) attracts a glamorous crowd in a sexy space designed by French architecture and design collaborative Chic by Accident. The door, a deceptively decrepit pink façade of an ice-cream parlor, is presided over by a transgender beauty named Zemmoa, who is notoriously picky about who gets past the velvet rope. It’s technically a private club, and a bit of a scene, so have your hotel concierge make a reservation—or just turn up fully turned out.
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Area
The rooftop top lounge is an excellent spot for a sunset cocktail or two—not least for the fantastic views.
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.
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.
Downtown México
This rooftop terrace has a cool, laid-back vibe and breathtaking views of Centro Histórico.
