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    Mandala

    2.9 (102 reviews)
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    Pranamee S.

    Quite a famous stop in the Malecon area so obviously we had to peep in and grab some drinks The lighting in this place is awesome, almost like being in a club in Vegas. The music is great, although old school but the DJ does a good job there. Drinks are great for a club like that and comes in a neon glass.. super cool effects My only problem with this one was, not enough room for dancing and a lot of people are allowed to smoke inside so it gets really unbearable for people who either don't smoke or have asthma or just allergies.. that really put me off at Mandala. The crowd actually starts coming in after 11 pm!!

    Niloofar B.

    Love this place! Great atmosphere with friendly staff. Only downside is that they don't play enough Spanish music. Very nice decoration and ambiance Best bar by the beach in PV

    Woman's bathroom is beautiful
    Wendy R.

    Not really a club in my opinion. It's a huge bar where you can dance in the hallways and they overcharge you for a picture. $25.00 for a picture. They try to get you in and treat you nice until they start getting packed and inform you that you must give up your seats unless you buy bottle service. The dance floor is nonexistent and the music was pretty bad. Not really my cup of tea but it was my birthday and I wanted to dance gosh darn it so I had to suck it up. The woman's restroom was the most beautiful bathroom in a club that I have been in most recently. I couldn't help it and had to take a selfie. If you're not picky come here but beware some shady stuff can happen if your not really sober. Not coming back.

    Womens Bathroom
    Julia Y.

    Cool club. Drinks were a little over priced but music was good, Venue was dope, the bathrooms were kind of amazing. We had a really nice server who was super fast and friendly.

    Jenita P.

    Came here with a group of girls and got bottle service. It wasn't that hard to get it and was about $40 US dollars per person (for a group of 11) but got plenty of alcohol and were even able to take the stuff we didn't finish home. There is a very mixed aged group of people here! Music was great, they played Spanish and some English music! I think the best part of this club was the bathrooms! BEST BATHROOMS EVER! Suppper large mirrors, clean and had service inside!

    Dianna O.

    Anyone else felt like they were in Vegas here? Nothing wrong and to be quite honest I found this club aesthetically appealing. I really wanted a once in a lifetime experience to party in Puerto Vallarta and it wasn't here. Womp. Planned a bachelorette party for a night of clubbing and they were able to get us bottle service last minute. Many thanks. Mind you that their bottle service is pretty pricey! Do your research. The songs they played were pretty modern which includes EDM, BUT they repeated some songs. Womp. We definitely wanted to hear more Rigaton music, which they rarely played. There's good security here and I felt safe. The staff were amazing and very attentive to any requests, i.e. more drinks haha. Definitely a hotspot for tourists. Not many locals here, which makes me question where the real party is at? Anyways, the line to get in is pretty long, so I recommend getting here before the crowd. :)

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    Went on wed and it was slow and vibe wasnt there. Bottle service total was 271usd for a bottle. Heard theyre busy on fri and sat.

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    Overpriced watered down drinks! Tried a tequila and vodka drink and they both sucked! Too crowded and no where to dance!

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    Went last night. WAY too pushy asking for more tips. Then again and again. Wow!! Music was just okay.

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    Zoo - Table-side guacamole.

    Zoo

    2.5(51 reviews)
    0.0 km
    $$

    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.

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    Code - Cool aerial dancer

    Code

    2.7(18 reviews)
    1.0 km

    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.

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    Code - Muestra como quedo el anillo después de impacto de la hielera en mi mano

    Muestra como quedo el anillo después de impacto de la hielera en mi mano

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    The Redneck Sombrero

    The Redneck Sombrero

    3.8(8 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    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.

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    The Redneck Sombrero - View at sunset

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    The Redneck Sombrero - Second floor bar

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    Strana

    Strana

    2.1(16 reviews)
    2.9 km

    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.

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    Cc Slaughter

    Cc Slaughter

    4.1(17 reviews)
    0.9 km
    $

    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.

    Stooped for a beer while looking around for places to go too. It was still early so half of it…read morewasn't open. I believe they have a club from the looks of it the night before. We just got a couple of beee from the bar and sat outside in the hitops table. It's also in the heart of the bar district so tons of foot traffics. Cheap beer and friendly people chatting away having a good time.

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    Cc Slaughter
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    Mandala - danceclubs - Updated May 2026

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