Came here for a bachelorette! They were great getting us a table & having quick service but the…read moredrinks were pushed hard & fast. The bathroom was massive & the attendants were so sweet. Was fun & got to celebrate with a few other bachelorettes on stage.

Of all the night clubs on Vallarta's malecon, Mandala has been my all time favorite. I had my…read morebirthday celebration couple years back. Pretty much same program at Mandala, you're lured in by outside staff with either "freebies" or deals. Never had to pay cover charge, always had great seats, views and service. Seems to be not so much action on the dance floor before 11pm, at least times we've gone. However, the music always keeps you amped and pumped. Whether it be reggaeton or hip hop, Mandala will always pull through with their upbeat sounds. There's always tons of staff throughout the club and security crew at entrance. I sometimes think staffing is way overboard and it looks more overboard when staff are huddling around congregating at their post doing nothing. Last night's experience was good. Even with our free margarita drinks, Mandala didn't capture our attention long enough but for approximately 30 minutes. We had tipped and left. We ended up going to the gay bars on the other side of town, Romantica Zone. I still recommend

We were out looking for good music in Puerto Vallarta and stumbled upon this place and had a blast!…read moreGreat music, nice drink selection, and friendly bartenders that knew what type of tequila that was smooth for our taste. Definitely will come back next time around!

We came to Kika after our wedding reception and received impeccable service. The waiters were…read moreconstantly asking if we needed drink refills, the dancers were fun and friendly, and the manager was incredibly kind and attentive. The place was clean with a fantastic sound system. I highly recommend it!

Stopped by for a few drinks because the music was loud and looked like fun…read more When I got back to the hotel I realized they added an additional $400 to my tab that was not mine! Beware!!!! Do not go here!

My friends and I went to Zoo to kick off a wild night of clubbing on the Malecon. Zoo was the first…read morespot we went to and had a blast. We got to the club around 11pm. The place wasn't quite packed yet, but it was certainly picking up steam. Zoo really leaned in on the Zoo theme especially with their animal decor and "real" gorillas, who were employees in gorilla suits. Poor guys must feel so hot in them! The women's bathroom was clean, which was a plus, but it felt small and cramped in there. My sister reserved a VIP booth and bottle service for my bachelorette party. There were 8 of us, and we sat comfortably at one end of a row of VIP booths. Our particular booth looked out to the big "ZOO" sign and a towering dance stage that you have to climb a ladder to get to. It was great for people watching, might I add. Even I ended up climbing up that stage to be a spectacle thanks to the encouragement of a gorilla. The gorilla guy was really fun and friendly, by the way. He helped me up and down the ladder to make sure I didn't fall. Between the two clubs where we got VIP bottle service, we unanimously agreed that Zoo had the better deal. We got 2 bottles of 1942 Don Julio, which were reasonably priced, and they were cheaper than the prices you would get for them back in the US. I felt like the DJ did not read the crowd as well. People were dancing to hip hop and reggaeton but simmered when dance music came on.

Went Saturday night around 10:30pm. No cover charge. Loud music. Crowded but not too crowded. After…read moresome bar hopping we ended up going here twice in 1 night.

It took us several years to step foot into this place. Whenever bar hopping, Industry would be a…read moreplace we bypassed. Not sure why. There was something about the club's front that led me to believe nothing exciting really happens inside but stool seating drinkers listening to random music. I was proven wrong. On a Tuesday night, close to midnight, we finally decided it was time to give it a try. I'm glad we did. I'm not sure if it was the pulsating music, the strobe lights radiating from all corners of the bar, the smiling bartender at the front, or just because we were thirsty for more beverages and simple fun. Nothing crazy. LGBT ‍ Variety of areas to hangout Wide aisles Clean DJ Music genre Dance floor Spacious dance floors Unique decor Special effects and lighting Bartender visual Friendly bartenders Bartender ready Drinks Wrap around bar Our traveling groups' experience was 5 star fun. For the short period we were there, Industry made sure of that. Fun! Recommend

The perfect balance of a nightclub experience that is not only in the queer-bar neighborhood of…read moreZona Romantica, but is welcoming for all. This club is so much fun and I've taken all my friends and recommended Code and everyone has had a great time. The setup is definitely more table based but it is pretty affordable. Once you walk up the main steps there is usually a small cover fee to come in and the bar is right in the back of the first floor. Up the massive mahogany stairs are the multitude of floor-to-ceiling doors that are all unisex bathrooms. I love the large mirror at the top of the stairs for a quick selfie and of course the bathroom attendants are super friendly. I've noticed a top floor but have yet to decipher if it is private event space of additional table seating (I will try to remember to ask next time). What makes Code stand out is the level of theatrics and lighting that are utilized throughout the night. From male and female go-go dancers, cascading light and disco ball drops that are synced to the music, pyrotechnics, and so much more -- this is one hell of a spot. Each night on different trips I've been on there has been a different theme for each night. You can tell they take great pride and plan out each theme accordingly. For those who opt for a table, they have some of the best service. From a dedicated server exclusive to your table for the entirety of the night to the frequent checks on what mixers or drinks you might need. You'll be squared away. Make it a point to add this to your trip itinerary and you will not be disappointed.

This is a most unusual club. There isn't a dance floor; instead it is a bunch of couches. We were…read moreapproached from the street which was cool, but then we walked in and there were at least 25 miserable looking workers trying so hard to get into party mode. They were basically zombie dancing, where you know they could hear the beat but were mentally checked out. One round of drinks was about 500 MXN for 2 simple tequila and sodas. The staff tried hard to sell us on those couch areas, and I believe the price was around 5,000 MXN for the base package. You are not allowed to sit unless you purchase. We actually might have bought this, but there is an Alfred Hitchcock-esque vibe here that cannot be explained on yelp. The theme of this place is a library plus the feeling you're being watched in your house. Also there are balloons. The crowd is very young; it was mostly 19ish looking people. Eventually, there was a performer who hung by her hair, which actually was really cool which is why this got an extra star. I was confused why they didn't advertise this during their crazy couch sales pitch. Overall we did have some fun dancing to the fun music but this is a hard pass. If you go, do pay cash and leave before they get extra weird.

To the Mensa candidates whose reviews are low because the bar doesn't accept CC or USD ---…read moreHELLLOOOOOO! You're in MEXICO. Get off your Clydesdale and realize you're traveling in someone else's country. It's not their responsibility to make sure you are pampered because you failed to research the location to which you traveled. UGH. Anyway, this bar is awesome! You go up a set of mildly janky wood stairs (don't worry, there is a railing!) up to the first floor of the bar. This is what I call the Video Bar section. They boast proudly that there isn't any WiFi so guess you better learn to socialize! There is a medium-sized bar to fill the area, bar stools on the outside railing overlooking the Malecon, and you can basically choose the music/videos you want to watch. Keep going up the stairs and you'll find yourself in the swankier live music, sofa, stripper pole section of the bar. Here is where you go to see the bands play while sitting in a somewhat comfortable sofa or on barstools, or if you prefer, take a twirl on the pole. Maybe you'll make enough pesos to go buy another insanely affordable cocktail. The owners make a point to greet you and make you feel welcome when they are at the bar, and you can't miss walking by with that cool mural on the roll-up door. Definitely go hang out here, chat with your friends, twirl the pole, and enjoy your night!

Good place to chill and rest you leg. Country music is a nice change of pace from the excessive…read moreLatin music. Drink pricing is great during happy hour. They also mix in other music in here other than country. Main thing is no Latino and pure pop or rap. Guitar background mostly.

ATTENTION !!! save yourself the time and energy with this place. They discriminate people based of…read moretheir sexuality and weight. I went in a group of friends and had a formal reservation made days in advance. I had even spoke to their manager Hiram Flores (administrator for all Strana related business). There is a bouncer or front door greeter who has very short hair , is a thicker Mexican man who is about 45-50 years old , he's a rude and a total scumbag to say the least. Our group is very generous and we're planning on buying bottle service anyway and the heavier man at the door did not care. We were a group of decent people traveling from the US who were up to dress code and had money to spend. The club is just an accommodating to young kids and snobby locals. Save time and go somewhere else , there are plenty of nice place to go around the area , mandala is a great club to go to ! Spanish version: ¡¡¡ATENCIÓN!!! Ahórrate el tiempo y la energía con este lugar. Discriminan a las personas por su sexualidad y peso. Fui con un grupo de amigos y me hicieron una reserva formal con días de antelación. Incluso había hablado con su gerente Hiram Flores (administrador de todos los negocios relacionados con Strana). Hay un portero o recepcionista de la puerta principal que tiene el pelo muy corto, es un hombre mexicano más grueso que tiene entre 45 y 50 años, es grosero y un completo cabrón, por decir lo menos. Nuestro grupo es muy generoso y estamos planeando comprar el servicio de botellas de todos modos y al hombre más pesado en la puerta no le importó. El éramos un grupo de personas decentes que viajaban desde los Estados Unidos que estaban a la alto del código de vestimenta y tenían dinero para gastar. El club es solo un lugar para niños pequeños y lugareños snob. Ahorra tiempo y ve a otro lugar, hay muchos lugares agradables para ir por la zona, ¡Mandala es un gran club al que ir!

Yuck - don't bother with Strana. Take your business to Mandala instead. Had a much better time. If…read moreI could give zero reviews for Strana, I would. Scammers and con artists. Customer service 0/10. Ambiance is mediocre. Drinks and bottles are a scam. Full of underage kids. Do not go here! You've been warned.

The Wednesday before Christmas, our bachelor party of 30 people spilled into CC Slaughter's, just…read moreon time to be entertained by their talented drag queens, great drinks, and cute bartenders. The neon rainbow arch in the center of the club was very Insta worthy, and the queens engaged with everyone in the audience. The staff and queens also spoke English, so it was easy to enjoy ourselves without worrying about communication. The adjoining dance floor, DJ, and go go cages in the next room were fun too, and this was a great place to spread out, dance, and enjoy the second bar. It was also very easy to get an Uber home after our night out as the bar is located in the heart of the Zona Romantica, and is easily identifiable.

CC Slaughters does not sleep!…read more Open from 2pm until 6am everyday of the week, this all day and all night party is the busiest bar + nightclub in Puerto Vallarta. The day is more mellow with food + drink specials with many people enjoying their outdoor set up with tables and chairs overlooking the street. Located across from Mr. Flamingo's they have incredible music that can be heard from both entrances, usually with a line forming out of the corner side as the night goes on. We passed through during the day, but attempted to pop in for a bit on a Friday night and the wait was just too wild... Slow moving line. The staff and security seem friendly, reasonable prices and fun decor. I've been to the CC Slaughters in Portland and was this years old when I realized they had a location in Zona Romantica - in similar fashion one side is more casual bar hang and the other is full blown nightclub with top 40 pop, latin favorites and lots of nostalgic dance throwbacks. If you're looking to dance until the sun comes up CC Slaughter - PV is the place to be. Dope DJs, drag galore, occasional go-gos, and great bartender pours. During huge event weeks like Beef Dip the party is just as much outside as it is on the end, but getting a beverage of choice might take a hot minute.

The party is ON at Zoo! If you're in PV and looking for a late night, LOUD, place to drink and…read moredance (not talk) with a decent menu, and don't mind paying more than average for drinks that may or may not have the alcohol content you want, you will like this place. We "ended up here" in a vacation friends scenario with a couple we connected with on the Pirate Ship excursion and decided to hop some bars. I'm a conversation person. So, even though the place was sexy and fun, I personally tired of it after not too long. We ordered some shots (the girls did), that were sweet and strong. I didn't see the menu. We also ordered beers. The price surprised me for what we had (it's possible we had someone else's bill by mistake, it was a bit of a blur at that point). If you have some game and want to party, I'd recommend it as that kinda place. The music and the lights were pumping and you can see the water from the front of it.

DO NOT EAT HERE. The service is terrible. We waited almost an hour for a couple of nachos and a…read morequesadilla. They served another table who arrived after us before we got our food. No sense of urgency and when the food did come out, it sucked. Do yourself a favor and avoid this tourist trap and enjoy one of the other beautiful restaurants on the Malecon.

Stopped in here as part of the Vallarta Taco Tour A cute…read moresmall place right before La Playa Our bartender made us the best watermelon margaritas I have ever had! The ambience is definitely upscale and very comfortable Definitely worth another stop in the next time I am in the area

Bar La Playa is a MUST first-stop when visiting Zona Romantica…read more On our most recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, we wanted to spend a day in this part of the region. After looking up good places to go, Bar La Playa came up- and I'm sure glad it did! First, it's easy to get to if you're coming from North. Our Uber was easily able to drop us off without getting stuck in gridlock traffic that can affect certain roads of this area. Additionally, the location isn't a high-traffic area for tourists. That meant we were able to walk up and immediately find seats. Second, the service was top notch. I didn't get the bartenders name, but he was very welcoming, friendly, hospitable and spoke English. Just an overall cool dude and was glad to support his business. Third, the drinks were great. Finally, we were drinking 'real' drinks, not the watered down sugary stuff at the hotel. We were very satisfied with the taste of the drinks. Fourth, the prices are really good. Mexico has gotten expensive and this was a sigh of relief. You can have a great time here without feeling like you paid an arm and a leg. I highly-highly recommend making Bar La Playa your first stop when coming to this area. You're going to get great service, great drinks and all at a price that is reasonable and fair.