Nightlife
A Low-Key Night Out in Roma Norte
How to plan an easy night out around Roma Norte without turning the evening into a logistics project.
Keep the night close
Roma Norte works best when the night has one clear anchor: dinner nearby, one serious cocktail bar, and a simple ride home. The neighborhood has enough range that you do not need to turn a good evening into a cross-city bar crawl.
Choose the room, not just the drink
Limantour is the easy classic, Rayo is polished and reservation-friendly, Brujas feels more intimate and characterful, and Handshake is the destination move when you want one of the city’s most celebrated cocktail rooms.
Make one reservation
For the better cocktail bars, make a reservation and keep dinner within Roma, Condesa, or Juarez. If the night gets late, use rideshare home even when the map says the distance is short.
What to skip
Skip vague “Roma bar hopping” if you only have one night. Pick one bar that matches the energy you want, sit at the bar if available, and leave enough time to enjoy it.
Places in this guide
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Licoreria Limantour
The Roma Norte classic: polished cocktails, reliable energy, and an easy first serious bar choice.
Address: Av. Alvaro Obregon 106, Roma Norte, Cuauhtemoc, 06700 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX
Hours: Mon-Thu 6:00 PM-12:00 AM; Fri-Sat 3:00 PM-2:00 AM; Sun 3:00 PM-12:00 AM.
Cost: $$
Roma Set note: Sit at the bar if you can; it is the easiest way to turn one drink into a proper Roma Norte night.
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Rayo Cocktail Bar
A polished Roma cocktail bar with reservation structure and a more designed, destination feel.
Address: Salamanca 85, Roma Norte, Cuauhtemoc, 06700 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX
Hours: Mon 6:00 PM-12:00 AM; Tue closed; Wed-Sat 6:00 PM-2:00 AM; Sun 6:00 PM-12:00 AM.
Cost: $$
Roma Set note: Choose Rayo when you want the night to feel intentional rather than casual.
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Brujas
An intimate Roma Norte bar with a characterful room and creative cocktails.
Address: Calle Rio de Janeiro 56 Local B, Roma Norte, Cuauhtemoc, 06700 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX
Hours: Tue-Sat 5:00 PM-1:30 AM; Sun 5:00 PM-12:00 AM; Mon closed.
Cost: $$
Roma Set note: This is the more atmospheric pick when you want a smaller room and a less obvious first choice.
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Handshake Speakeasy
A celebrated Juarez speakeasy and the strongest choice when the bar itself is the plan.
Address: Amberes 65, Juarez, Cuauhtemoc, 06600 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX
Hours: Mon-Thu and Sun 6:00 PM-1:00 AM; Fri-Sat 6:00 PM-2:00 AM.
Cost: $$
Roma Set note: Go when you want one memorable cocktail stop, not a casual bar crawl.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Roma Norte good for nightlife?
Yes. Roma Norte is one of the easiest areas for dinner, cocktails, wine bars, and late-night plans close to your stay.
Should I walk home late at night?
For late nights, use rideshare even for short distances. It keeps the evening simple and safer.
Stay nearby
The Roma Set homes keep you close to Roma Norte, Condesa, cafes, parks, restaurants, and easy rides across Mexico City.
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