A good area to start is Polanco, particularly a street called Masaryk, if you want to mingle with Mexico Cities big spenders and high flyers. Polanco is where you'll find lots of good clubs and bars but it is best to make a reservation. Entrace is judged on appearance in most places and to get a table a minimum 2 bottle service is required usually, unless its a slow night [min. US$80 per bottle].
Posh and upper scale night clubs can be found in the Lomas area, particularly the Hyde, Shine, Sense and Disco Lomas Clubs,with cover charge ranging from 250 pesos upwards and bottles start at 130 USD. As these are the most exclusive in town getting in can be a problem on busy nights. If you do decide to go out and you cant decide which, the best bet is probably the Hyde nightclub, located at the "Edificio del Pantalón". Dress elegantly and be aware as the most powerful and rich people in mexico are the main clients, and any bad behaviour might get you into trouble!
Below are a list of my reccomended A-Class bars for you to try out :
Habita Rooftop Bar, Habita Hotel, Presidente Masaryk 201, Polanco
The uber- boutique hotels rooftop bar is popular all year round with locals and visitors to the city. There is a live DJ and in winter outdoor heaters to keep you warm. The drinks list is extensive but the most popular are the cocktails and martinis. Videos and Light shows are projected from the rooftop onto a nearby wall and the bar gives a good view over the city. I been here a few times and its a really nice space to sit with friends or as a pre club bar. You will usually find a 25+ crowd here, mainly couples and small groups of friends.
Whiskey Bar ( W Bar) at the W Hotel 252 Campos Eliseos, Polanco
Cosmopolitan style bar of the W hotel that attracts the usual wealthy and well-groomed suspects: dozens of leggy Latin ladies with dark and handsome designer suited men in pursuit. The beautiful set are drawn as much to the exclusive ambience and the swanky, clean-lined interiors, as they are too the perfectly-mixed drinks, from apple martinis and raspberry cosmopolitans to various champagne-based concoctions. If you get peckish there's refined Solea restaurant upstairs, offering modern Mexican hits such as roast chicken breasts with lasagne of enchiladas, but we say order a whiskey soda, sink into a couch in the lounge, and gaze at the beautiful crowd. Make a reservation as tables are gone very quickly unless you are eating. Many visitors say this is the best Mexico City "eye candy" spot and its a good place to mix and meet others.
REXO , Saltillo 1 (Corner of Vicente Suarez) Colonia Condesa, Telephone:00 52 55 5553 5337 Rexo would be my bar/restuarant of choice for a meal or drink that is sure not to disapoint in the city. Located on the corner of Vicente Suarez the ultra modern arquitecture and the red glow make you want to take a closer look as soon as you see this place for the first time.
REXO oens at 6pm and closes at 2am. The Split-level restaurant-bar is for moneyed movers and shakers although the crowd does get more youthful on weekends. Rexo is spread over three floors. Design touches include glass walls with street views while the dress code is New York black, with tie-less suits favoured by the men. The menu is spanish/med tapas and the desserts are very good.
Cosmo, Avenida Presidente Masaryk 410 Colonia Polanco Telephone: 00 52 55 5281 4412
A short walk from the Habita and slightly less upmarket, Cosmo, is home from home for western-looking style slaves in Versace, Armani and various other labels they've recently come across. Moody lighting helps those who haven't got the right make-up on and music is at just the right volume to get the feet tapping. Drinks of choice are martinis and staff are surprisingly polite despite the obvious pretension of the place. Regulars are 30-something professionals although a younger crowd is increasingly in evidence. Cosmo is a pretty decent place to go and socialise, meet people and have a nice drink in the city.
El Cluv, Pabellón Bosques, Prol. Bosque de la Reforma
El Cluv is one of the citys most popular spots and attracts the high spending crowd dressed in thier finest. Entrance is on the strict side but as long as you are dressed well and are ready to spend money, you will have no problems here.
Music is international and inoffensive as you’d expect at this kind of nightspot, where how you look and who you’re with are the only things that matter.
Bar Milan , Calle Milán 18 Zona Rosa Telephone: +55 5592 0031
Bar milan is where people from all parts of the city come together to to mix which is unusual in the city. Clients range from CEO´s to clerks and shop assistants and the bars margaritas and mojitos are famous. The bars unique cuurency are the "milagros" (miracles) that you trade your mexican pesos for at the door and with which you buy your drinks inside Milan. The music is generally loud with varying styles but the atmosphere is good and although the bar is situated in the Zona Rosa which is considered to be the gay district of the city, this bar is not a gay bar but attracts many different faces including visitors.
Dont forget to change your unspent milagros at the door back into pesos before you leave!
More Bar tips and revues coming soon.
