I'm going to go on record and say Maison Artemisia is the best bar on earth…read more Okay...you're right, I haven't experienced every bar (yet), so how would I know? You're just going to have to trust me! We were invited to Maison Artemisia by a couple of local friends who are in the cocktail industry. It was Halloween evening. Immediately upon entering the quiet (we came early and Mexico doesn't get jumping until late) beautiful upstairs bar to a wild greeting by two bartenders wearing the wildest Aztec animal-god masks (an outstanding start)! Round after round, drink after drink was a love song to cocktail greatness. Using an apothecary of fresh herbs, spices, tinctures, bitters, syrups, fire, smoke...these guys knocked out one sensational cocktail after another. Each one different...beautifully presented and balanced. Last round, we challenged the guys to whip up something off menu with varying flavor profiles picked by us and our guests (did I mention we were a few rounds in already?). These guys went to work like a couple of alchemist poets...composers...rap battlers. Working together, tasting, tweaking, these wizards of libations stirred, mixed, and shook together one of the best nights of cocktails of my entire life. All in one of the hippest, coziest, most vibrant lounges I've ever had the pleasure of spending an evening. For sure, I will frequent Maison Artemisia every time I'm in Mexico City DF. They are...and still remain...simply the best!

Dark and sexy little spot. The drinks were good. Got a spot on the 2nd by the window. Vibey. Would…read morecome back when in CDMX

Great menu here! So many drinks to choose from and they all were beautifully brought out to us. Fun…read moreinterior too!

We were trying to find a place for drinks, and came across this place with availability. Our server…read morewas very helpful. I got their rojito and Acapulco. Both were super good! Our server was very attentive and helpful. We were provided with olives while we looked at the menu. The decoration is very unique. I really enjoyed this place!

Such a cool cocktail bar! The inside was warm and inviting but we got a table outside which was…read morealso nice with a lot of people watching. The servers were super friendly and brought out our drinks fast. I went with the avocado based cocktail and it was SO GOOD. I've never had anything like it and I'm glad it caught my eye on the menu 10/10 recommend.

This was a smaller mezcal bar that had been recommended to us time and time again so we decided to…read morestop in. We quickly found a table in the main bar area at a small high top so we lucked out with that! The vibe was sexy and very cool for a stop in the evening. I'm not a huge mezcal person and don't like spicy flavors so struggled to find something I loved but my boyfriend tried a mezcal flight and a spicy cocktail and he loved it all! The staff was also very friendly and happy to try to recommend a cocktail that would fit my preferences. For the vibe alone, this is worth a visit!

Good drinks. Friendly people and service. The dj played some good music I would come back.read more

Cool, dark spot for a date. Somewhere between casual and classy. They have excellent characterie…read moreboards and sparkling wine cocktails. That' said, this place is called Xampañeria and there are ZERO actual Champagne options by-the-glass, which is super disappointing (they have an okay selection of Cava and other sparklers). And even on the list, it's all grandes marques, and quite overpriced. I expected more variety and some grower producers for a place that supposedly focuses on Champagne. Overall, an enjoyable experience as a bar/hangout spot, but disappointing from a wine lover's standpoint.

Cool vibes the old books give the place character. We had a few beers, some shots and mixed drinks…read more The drinks were good. They had a few TVs with some sports on which is why we chose this place. Service was friendly, and quick to take your initial order but after that it was kinda hard to order a second or third drink you really had to flag them down. We came back on a second visit and they were out of some of the beers we ordered the previous visit. On the plus side the beers were ice cold. Much colder than out of the refrigerator which made it so easy to drink.

Stopped in here for a brief pre-dinner drink. The ambiance is really nice and the service is…read morefriendly. The bar area is stunning with plenty of seating. There was no live music when I was there but I did see a stage presumably for that purpose. Prices are decent, domestic beers in the $60-70 pesos range. Lots of tapas on the menu as well but I didn't partake in any food. Bathrooms were clean and spacious. They take Apple Pay which is a nice convenience (I lost my card). They were very accommodating about this. English-friendly too if it matters. I heard lots of English being spoken among the patrons and the staff was all fluent.

Not easy to find, but a lot of fun when you do!…read more One of my favorites spots, among many, in the heart of Polanco.

Jules bar is advertised as a hidden speakeasy in Polanco that is located underneath a taqueria. The…read morebar is tourist friendly and cocktails are reasonably priced. Come early as there is usually a line before entering the bar. Atmosphere: to enter into the bar, you have to go downstairs through a refrigerator. In contrast to the bright colors of the taqueria upstairs, Jules was adorned with leathered walls, studded ceilings, and skeletons as table centerpieces. While trendy, it did come off as a little cheesy. Nonetheless, decor did reflect the vibe it was going for. There was limited seating, so if you have a large party would recommend going there early if you have a big party. Later in the night, there is a DJ who plays techno/dance music tends to draw in large crowds of people. Brings in a mixed crowd. Service: Service at the beginning of the night was good, although servers were less attentive as the night got later and more people were entering the bar. Cocktails: The bar offers a good variety of drinks and cocktails--which I can see why people would want to go back to Jules again. My group of friends and I tried about 8 different cocktails and the only one I enjoyed was the Low Key. The Low Key is comparable to a whiskey soul with mezcal garnished with tamarind candy. I did not care much for the other drinks, as some of them were overly sugary.

Loved this little cocktail bar! The drinks were very very unique and our server was so sweet,…read morefriendly, and knowledgeable. While it ran on the pricier side, it was absolutely worth it. Would return! Just keep in mind that it's small, so seating is very limited if it's busy.

Dark little cocktail bar, high on vibes and volume. Drinks are solid, but not amazing compared to…read moreother nearby cocktail places. Cool spot to start or end an evening, but I probably wouldn't want to stay too long given how loud and crowded it is.

Was surprised our group was able to walk in easily and grab seats on a Saturday night but ended up…read morebeing rather disappointed by the cocktails. All the ones we tried were too sweet. My friends didn't finish their El Edén Prometido or Un Respiro. My other friend did finish her Luz De Umbral which was less sweet, and I had requested mine without added sugar so it was more balanced. The cocktails all had interesting ingredients so really wished they held back on the sugar so we could really taste the cocoa, matcha, avocado, earl grey, etc. Music was good but a little loud for a group to chat - much better for a party. Very cool decor and vibe. Staff was very nice, including the folks manning the door. Very hidden in an alley.

The first time I came here was during Covid, and it was nearly empty. Now coming back post Covid,…read moreand it is packed from the rooter to the tooter and NOT in a good way as going in on a Saturday evening, it was chaotic. Knowing that only about maybe three or four workers were serving guest, you definitely got overlooked a lot when trying to order unless you really tried to flag down workers. It was as if they had tunnel vision sadly like my goodness I highly recommend trying to get a reservation that is far away from the DJ booth, because I swore they were trying to blow my eardrums off. Nonetheless I had a really great time hanging out with friends and the vibe was perfect minus, loud music. I would try to go back, but next time I would suggest definitely suggest for someone to make a reservation for us not as close as we were to the DJ booth, but still in the same vicinity if you know what I mean.