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.

Great food, great room service! 24 hour open restaurant downstairs! It's kind of a drive to…read moreeverything but the free breakfast makes up for the Ubers.

From the owner: The Comrade es un restaurante de comida internacional con conceptos únicos. No dejes de probar su…read morecoctelería de autor, con recetas preparadas por los mejores mixólogos, se basan en sabores frutales y destilados premium.

Amazing bar in Rosa Norte part of Mexico City! Every cocktail we had was exceptional and they had a…read morefew special cocktails when we were there like a mango con chile which is a take on the street mango with chamoy and tajin. Reservations are definitely hard to come back so would recommend to book early. We had a late reservation but they actually were so nice to accommodate us early since we finished dinner early. Suggest sitting at the bar because the bartenders are great to talk to and get more insights into the place and drinks!

Mexico City has a reputation for having some of the world's best bars. Their location in Roma,…read moreMexico City, was ranked #52 in the world and in the top 10 in North America. While we didn't book the acclaimed Roma location, we sought out their sister location located closer to our hotel in Polanco. We were required to purchase an appetizer to go with our drinks (maybe it's a local requirement for bars?). Got a quesadilla, which had nice flavor from meat, chile morita, and cheese, but it was tiny. Drinks were liquor forward, but balanced. We were impressed to get clear flavors from each of the ingredients of the cocktail. Was it a vibe that I'd want to enjoy again? Probably not - I personally prefer restaurants with really strong entrees and cocktails to support the food than the other way around. Nevertheless, I'm glad that I was able to visit this world renowned bar close to where I was staying. Drinks were creative, flavors were clear and assertive, but balanced. If you are looking for interesting cocktails, this is a great option for you

We went to Scotch for a few drinks but ended up walking out before purchasing any. This was due to…read morethe inflated prices and insanely loud music. Is this a bar or a nightclub? The music was so loud I couldn't have a conversation with the person I was with, and we were going to have to take out a small personal loan to drink there, so we left. The business was really busy with a lively group of customers, so someone can clearly afford it and doesn't mind the nightclub atmosphere; it just wasn't for me. No issues with the service, we were immediately attended to and offered a menu.

This place is tucked away in the back of the restaurant that's in front of it. We visited on a…read moreSaturday night. Most tables were reserved for folks who wanted bottle service, which we did not. They agreed to give us a spot in the corner without us purchasing a bottle. We ordered a round of drinks. Mine - the Aviation or something similar - was so bad that I only had a few sips. The venue for more crowded and much louder as the night went on. Definitely a night club vibe, which can be fun but didn't match our mood (we were looking for more of a cocktail lounge). It took a looong time to get our check.

The octopus (pulpo de la Parilla) was excellent! Nice atmosphere; good place for a business…read morediscussion over lunch.

Handshake Speakeasy is worth the hype! I managed to snag a Friday night reservation in the basement…read moreroom. The interior was dimly lit and moody, and the staff would yell a welcome every time patrons entered the space. They also did the same once people started leaving. For my first drink, I chose the Mexi-Thai. Handshake is known for their clarified cocktails and I was shocked by how complex the flavors were in this clear beverage. It was almost savory with makrut lime coconut, tomato, and basil oil. For my second drink, I chose the Banana Split. This one was much sweeter with rum, banana, and a blend of sherries. It came topped with a chocolate lego filled with banana ganache, which was insanely decadent and tasty. Our reservation was limited to 90 minutes, which was enough time for me. Overall, loved this spot!

Hard to see why this has been getting top speakeasy when I feel I've been to better... Pretty easy…read moreto find - it's in a hotel and there is sure to be a super long line waiting, so make sure you check in with one of the waitstaff especially if you haven't booked a reservation. Although our group did not book ahead, we got there right as they opened and only had to wait about 30 min to get seated - but it was also a Monday so maybe that had something to do with it... Aside from the entrance being anticlimactic compared to the bars I have been to, I think the drinks were quite delicious. I got the Earl Grey and the Once Upon in Oaxaca. The first one was honestly my favorite. It was such a refreshing drink that was a really fun take on Earl Grey tea. I really liked the lemongrass straw as well. Drinking out of the straw vs drinking the drink directly made a huge difference in flavor, which I thought was particularly unique. The Once Upon in Oaxaca was slightly smoky and definitely a more liquor forward drink. Perfect for a second cocktail. I would have liked it to be just a tad more smoky with a thicker mouthfeel. Overall, however, it was a pleasant experience, but there are definitely some other bars I'd recommend over this one...

Went on a business trip with a very large group. The ambiance was sleek and fun. There is a large…read moreenclosed room, a bar, a decent sized dining room with tables (some have couches). Bathrooms are upstairs - there was a young man up there which was awkward as he pumped soap onto my hands and opened the bathroom door for me. This place was slow on service. The music is extremely loud, to the point of screaming across the table to be heard. Mariachis came and didn't help at all. The food was ok. I had a salad, steak arrachera and flan. The salad was blah, the arrachera was ok (I've had better), and the flan was delicious. They allow smoking in the facility. Be aware.

Thoroughly enjoyed this establishment! Great food, reasonable prices, and great atmosphere. I had…read morethe carne tacos with queso and chorizo, both excellent choices. Lots of food, great service, perfect ambiance.