7 Best Beer Bars To Explore On Your Mexico Vacation
When we think of “Mexico” and “Beer” - especially if you have never tried your hands on some beers in the city - the first few names that strike our mind are Corona, Tecate, Pacífico, or maybe even Dos Equis. However, in recent years, the beer scene in Mexico has expanded beyond these big corporate giants. Today, craft beer is ubiquitous in the country and is consumed locally in spectacular amounts. Since the craft beer revolution, the country has experienced a big boom in local breweries and craft beer bars. Today, there is a delightful mix of cozy beer bars, bottle shops, and breweries in nearly every nook and corner of the country, offering an impressive selection of beer for all the visitors on their Mexico vacation. Despite this, the country’s love for beer goes far beyond the boundaries of national pride, with locals being interested in unusual and esoteric ales, lagers, bocks, and stouts, along with their own Mexican brews.
One can’t leave Mexico without satisfying their thirst for some chilled frosty glass of beer. If you, too, are looking forward to treating your tastebuds, let’s face it- nothing can be better than visiting a beer bar. Exploring bars is a great way to learn about the city and its nightlife. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet with locals or other travelers and eventually make new connections on your Mexico vacation. With that in mind, we have listed the best bars in the country, perfect for all your drinking needs. So, scroll down and introduce yourself to some of your stopping points on your vacation.
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1. El Deposito
Craft beer bar El Deposito is one of the best spots to pick a hoppy souvenir on a Mexico vacation. Although this place tends to have higher-than-average prices than other spots, the beautifully decorated place with an impressive menu of over 160 international and national beers makes it worth every penny. Right from classic stouts and ales to apple and coconut-flavored brews, the bottle selection at the bar is incredible. To better enjoy the drinks, the bar offers a fantastic snacks menu that usually features a variety of sandwiches, pizzas, and more. El Depósito is definitely a solid choice to enjoy a bar-hopping evening on a Mexico vacation with so much to offer under one roof.
Website: https://www.eldeposito.com.mx/
Address: Operadora Alkemi SA de CV Periférico Sur 4250 A3, Col. Periodistas. CP 45078 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Contact No.: +01 (33) 16571780
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2. La Graciela
Are you looking for something fancy and unique? La Graciela is the right spot for you. This brewpub is well-known for its delicious and impressive beers, including everything from Gose to Bock and even local fruit beers. Apart from serving frosty glasses of mouthwatering beers, they also brew their own drinks. This is how this bar was actually started. It was first a microbrewery and later began serving their produce. You can snag an outdoor table to enjoy your drink under the sky; however, indoors offer flat TV screens for watching a soccer game. While La Graciela is not a space as trendy as other bars on the list, it is ideal to have a local and authentic feel on your Mexico vacation.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/LaGracielaTC/
Address: Orizaba 163, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Contact No.: +52 55 5584 2728
Timings: 12 P.M. to 11 P.M. (Monday), 12 P.M. to 12 A.M. (Tuesday & Wednesday), 12 P.M. to 2 A.M. (Thursday — Saturday), & 2 P.M. to 10 P.M. (Sunday)
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3. Centenario 107
What’s the most impressive thing about Centenario 107? It has an extensive selection of local craft beers on tap. It features more than 150 varieties of beers from all over the world, as well as Mexico. Paying a visit to this bar on Mexico vacation lets the visitors enjoy an ice-cold glass of beer from Mexican artisan brands like Flaco, Primus, Jaguar Pale Ale, Stella Artois, Costco, etc., along with some beers from international brands as well. To pair with scrumptious glasses of beer, the bar serves an exclusive variety of delicious pizzas. If you want to satiate your thirst on your Mexico vacation, this bar is the place to be. Its huge planters, piñatas, and lively ambiance will definitely make you fall in love with it.
Website: https://www.centenario107.com/
Address: Centenario 107, Del Carmen, Coyoacán, 04100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Contact No.: +52 55 4752 6369
Timings: 9 A.M. to 1 A.M. (Tuesday — Wednesday), 9 A.M. to 2 A.M. (Thursday — Saturday), 9 A.M. to 11 P.M. (Sunday & Monday)
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4. Hop The Beer Experience 2
The competition for having the most beers on tap is still on in Mexico and Hop The Beer Experience 2 holds first place with over 52 barrels of frozen craft beer. This bar serves a unique beer-filled experience with a wide array of intriguing tastes and creamy brews. If you are on a Mexico vacation, you can pick any of their two locations; however, the one in Narvarte is highly recommended for having over 30 taps of beers. Although the interior here is simple with a concrete floor, laminate ceiling, and planks, along with a couple of extensions with spotlights, the beer menu stands out and captures beer lovers from all across the world.
Website: https://hoptbe.mx/
Address: Av. Cuauhtémoc 870, Narvarte Poniente, Benito Juárez, 03020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Contact No.: +52 55 1107 6728
Timings: 2 P.M. to 10 P.M. (Sunday — Tuesday), 2 P.M. to 11 P.M. (Wednesday), 2 P.M. to 12 A.M. (Thursday), and 2 P.M. to 2 A.M. (Friday & Saturday)
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5. La Belga
As the name suggests, La Belga is a beer bar that specializes in Belgian beers. Apart from the Belgian collection of beers, this bar is equally known for the sheer variety of brews available both from local and international breweries. It serves over 300 different brands making it one of the few bottle bars in Mexico City to serve this impressive range of beers. Trust us; they have flavors for all the tastebuds like sour, sweet, hoppy, toasted, caramelized, and even fruity. Apart from its offerings, its central location and neighboring popular attractions leave visitors with no excuse for not stopping by. So, take out some time on your Mexico vacation and pluck out some bottles to treat your tastebuds.
Website: https://labelga.com.mx/
Address: C. Querétaro 96, Roma Norte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Contact No.: +52 55 3547 9558
Timings: 12 P.M. to 10 P.M. (Monday — Saturday) & Closed (Sunday)
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6. Fiebre De Malta
Next on the list, we have Fiebre De Malta, a bar to enjoy the widest range of craft beers on your Mexico vacation. To offer an incredible drinking experience, this bar carefully curates the beer menu. They have a perfect blend of Mexican and foreign artisanal bottled beers, which offer a vivid variety to the visitors. The relaxing ambiance of the bar attracts visitors to stop by and chill out after a hectic day of strolling across the streets. Adding to its beauty, this bar offers quality service with a super creative staff. With so much under one roof, exploring Fiebre De Malta on a Mexico vacation is a must.
Website: https://www.fiebredemalta.com/
Address: C. Río Lerma 156, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Contact No.: +52 55 5207 0491
Timings: 1 P.M. to 12 A.M. (Monday — Thursday), 1 P.M. to 11 P.M. (Friday & Saturday), and Closed (Sunday)
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7. Drunkendog
Drunkendog is a recently opened beer bar in Mexico City. On the border between Roma Norte and Condesa lies Drunkendog among a slew of other bars and restaurants. The bar is beautifully decorated like a fancy hotel with many orange tiles and tons of seating. Along with the mesmerizing interior, they have a helpful rotation of bar staff who demonstrate high-quality service. When it comes to drinks, Drunkendog offers quite an amazing selection of beers spread across five fridges. For pairing, they offer pretty good food. Among all the offerings, laing and tuna are great to try. So, if you are planning a Mexico vacation, stop by the bar and enjoy an amazing drinking experience.
Website: https://www.drunkendog.mx/
Address: Av Nuevo León 4A, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Contact No.: +52 55 4945 4273
Timings: 2 P.M. to 12 A.M. (Monday — Wednesday), 2 P.M. to 2 A.M. (Thursday — Friday), 10 A.M. to 2 A.M. (Saturday), & 10 A.M. to 12 A.M. (Sunday)
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Conclusion:
Here we come to an end. These are some of our top picks to try the most niche, interesting, and delectable craft beer from Mexico. The above-mentioned places are not just great for the beers but are perfect for enjoying the nightlife on a Mexico vacation. So, pin this article and keep it handy on your next trip.
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