If you visit Oaxaca and want a standout cocktail bar, Selva is a must. It might not be all over…read moreTikTok, but after spending a week exploring the city, this was the place I kept coming back to. The staff is effortlessly cool and welcoming, and the space itself is clean with plenty of seating. An absolute must!

Stay away- they don't deserve your money. The owner shushed our friend who was taking a picture of…read moreour group- and the owner snobby WHITE lady said rudely to her- "this is not a public place, Keep it down!" My friend quickly said okay not understanding what had just happened until it hit her that she had shushed her. We had reservations and were ready to drop a lot of money for drinks but we asked a server who that lady was and he explained that it was the owner so we got up and left! Many of us were Mexican, others American but we were not about to be support such a place and be treated like that. Super super rude! The servers were nice and respectful though. So- again- don't come here. We weren't even loud but apparently the owner wants a library type of place- lame.

Very fun place with inexpensive beers (40 pesos). I ordered a michelada and the mix was another 20…read morepesos, it wasn't great honestly so I would probably recommend just sticking with the basic drinks. The music was a good volume and was catchy, lots of people were dancing. It was busy but not overly crowded around 2am last night. They closed up pretty much right at 3am but were a little lenient about letting us finish our drinks. The bartenders were nice enough. No cover when I went although there was security at the door. They do allow smoking inside so if you're sensitive to the smell it's something to be aware of, although it's fairly spacious and they had the outside door open so it didn't get aggressively pungent. Will return!

Great night club for music and dancing. They have 3 different floors to suit anyone's taste! When…read morewe went they had a DJ that played a great mix of music!

Sabina Sabe is a popular restaurant and bar located in the city center of Oaxaca. It was recently…read moreon the list of North America's 50 Best Bars. I thought it was funny when I got the menu and the food menu was only one page while the drink menu was five pages. The outside of the restaurant is blue-ish and the restaurant has multiple rooms. The ceviche del dia ($190 MXN) was a little sweet and not as tart or sour as others I've had. The tacos de sirloin ($170) were really good and were our group's favorite. The taquitos dorados de mole negro ($140) were okay; there was no meat just in case you were wondering. The aguachile rojo de camaron ($190) were good. The esquite con tuetano ($100) was not like a typical corn in a cup but it was closer to a corn soup. For drinks I had the pequeño gigante ($210) which was good. The paloma madura and paloma margarita were both favorites among our group. We went during the day and it wasn't that busy but supposedly it gets way busier and livelier at night.

I came here for the renowned drinks but also ended up loving their food! It's a super cute spot…read morewith tiles and open balcony doors. We were able to get a seat right away and the servers were super helpful. My friend wanted to try some mezcal and they let us taste a couple before choosing. We sat at the restaurant instead of the bar because it was cuter and I wanted food too. I tried two of their fruity mezcal drinks and loved both. I forget the names but one had watermelon, and the other had coconut and lime. I ordered cheese stuffed plantains with mole and this was soooo good. It was very filling too!

If you're going to Oaxaca, check on their website to make a reservation as soon as possible! The…read morespots fill up quickly! Jim G. and I were lucky enough to find one pop up on a very convenient day for us, so off we went! When you find the spot, there's a little buzzer you'll need to press so they buzz you in. Then head on up to the bar for your (mostly) private educational tour through mezcal. We spent a little more than an hour with Bastian, who was great! He asked both Jim G. and me many, many questions about what we do and don't like to drink and why. Doing this allowed him to tailor a tasting for each of us; and, if you read any of my reviews, you know we enjoy our libations, so of course we went with the 5 mezcal tasting (you can do 3, 4, or 5). As we were tasting and learning, Bastian asked for feedback and even changed what we were going to taste mid-journey. In a couple cases, he gave us some options (not that we knew what they were by name, but things like 'more bold' or 'same plant, different process,' etc). We learned a lot about mezcal, enjoyed ourselves, and walked out with three bottles--one for the room while we were in Oaxaca, and two to take home. I would go back again if in Oaxaca!

We had friends who made reservations for our large group to attend a tasting here. They give you a…read morechoice of 3 tastings; 3, 4, or 5 mezcales of 1 oz pours. Pretty standard for the area. The establishment is very clean and smartly decorated. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and how much I learned about the distillation process. There was a large variety of mezcales.

Claudia did a great job of helping us choose what mezcales to experience for our tasting. She…read morepulled out pictures of all the agaves. I felt like I was getting a tarot card reading. She asked us a lot of questions about our taste profiles and based on our answers she recommended what we should taste for our flight of mezcales. Honestly, the mezcales were tasty. The vibe of this place was also a lot of fun. With a live guitarist singing at the door (not sure he was contracted to do so but definitely added to the charm). Overall, this is a great choice for a mezcal tasting or a fun night out in Oaxaca.

View is a 10 out of 10…read more We came here specifically for the roof top! There are lots of tables and seating available. There is a stage for live music and there is a breathtaking view of the most beautiful Cathedral in Oaxaca, Santo Domingo Service was super slow as the employees are understaffed, there was only one waitress, she was very overwhelmed, we sympathized with her and remained patient Drinks were good, view is amazing, prices are reasonable

There was a gaggle of congenial regulars. There was ping pong. There was absinthe. Even the basic…read morecocktails were lovingly prepared. On a cold night in hot Oaxaca, we chose the best dive. Thanks to the amazing bartender Hania for keeping the good stuff flowing.

Love the drinks, service, vibes, and the area. Owner and staff make you feel welcomed and at home.read more

There's not much to say. I wanted a late night snack of grasshoppers, cheese and beer and I found…read moreit here. It felt good to find my reward.

Cómala is a great bar to grab a beer with friends. They have an extensive menu including a comida…read morecorrida every day plus snacks (nachos with quesillo - yum!). I like to sit at the bar and chat with the bartenders but it's also lovely in the courtyard, especially if you're with a group.

This brewery is definitely worth a visit while in Oaxaca. It's up a slight incline from the central…read morearea. The interior is quaint, dark and cozy, with a nice bar (no seat backs), some standard tables and a couple of high tops. Everyone was friendly. I purchased their sour and nitro coffee lager and enjoyed both of them. Prices were reasonable as well. Oh, and clean bathrooms were a plus!

Nice spot to grab a drink or two and mingle with friends. There's a TV by the bar area as well if…read moreyou want to go solo. I got the tepache sour after hearing about this drink from someone at my hotel. It's good and I recommend if you like tepache. I love tepache and have tried it in every form while in Oaxaca. They also serve food as well if you are hungry.

You really HAVE to come here and try all the variety of mezcal. I'm not an expert but I'm sure this…read moreIs a high quality place. Excellent food and service as well. If you're going to eat, make sure to try the "botanas mezcaleras," specially the "nido de chapulines with guacamole." And if you're going to eat tlayudas, go for thee "8 venados one." Do not be shy on eating grasshoppers and all the other insects that comes with the food, I'm not joking when I say that they are really good. It is kind of pricey, but the place offers you a hole experience, so I really think you should give it a try. Now if you want to learn more about the mezcal, make a reservation to taste several mezcales with a guide.