Hotel bars and rooftops in Mexico City: where to have a drink with a view

01How to choose the place

A rooftop with a view is a good backdrop, but it can also be noisy, windy or crowded. Before choosing, think about the time of day and the kind of evening you both want.

• Early hour. Sunset has better light and less noise than a Saturday night.
• Book and send her the address and time a day ahead.
• Noise. If there is a DJ, ask for a table away from the speakers or choose another time.
• Dress. A hotel terrace calls for a polished look, without being formal.

If you are still working out the overall plan, see our guide to meeting women in Mexico City and the restaurants for a first date.

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On a first date, being able to hear each other matters more than the view.

02Hotel terraces and bars

These are the ones that the specialist press and hotel guides mention most clearly.

• La Terraza, Condesa DF (Condesa). A triangular open-air space, known for its cocktails and for chef Keisuke Harada’s sushi, in a hotel from 1928.
• Downtown Mexico (Centro). The poolside bar on the rooftop of a seventeenth-century palace.
• Mondrian Mexico City (Polanco). Rooftop pool and bar, with Marcel Wanders interiors, near Masaryk street.
• La Terraza Alameda, Hilton Mexico City Reforma (centro). An open-air space with views of the downtown buildings and themed nights.
• La Terraza, Hotel Majestic (Zócalo). A terrace facing the main square, the cathedral and several historic buildings.

For these options and more hotels with atmosphere, see our guide to romantic hotels in Mexico City.

03A dinner with a 360° view

• Bellini (Nápoles). Time Out México includes it among the city’s romantic places for its dinner with a 360° view of Mexico City, preferably at night.

It is more a plan for a second or third date than a first: a long dinner and the pressure of the place can overshadow the conversation.

04Intimate bars in Roma and Condesa

If you prefer a more intimate setting than a rooftop, Time Out México recommends these bars for a first date.

• La Vista (Roma). A hidden, dimly lit bar, described as romantic, especially early in the evening.
• Hiya (Roma). An intimate wine bar above a sushi restaurant, with a Japanese robata and a selection of wines and sake.
• Musak (Roma). A romantic lounge with sofas, live jazz at night and cocktails.
• Vigneron (Roma). An unpretentious wine bar, with organic and biodynamic wines and staff who guide you.
• La Xampa García (Condesa). A bar specialising in sparkling wine, with good food and a DJ at night.
• Brutal vinata de barrio (San Miguel Chapultepec). A relaxed neighbourhood wine bar with hundreds of bottles.

Bars with a counter and little space are good for talking close; ask for a table if you prefer more distance.

05Reservations, paying and etiquette

• Book ahead from Thursday to Saturday and confirm the day before.
• Be punctual and let her know if you’ll be late.
• Offer to pay, without expectations. If she prefers to split the bill, accept gracefully.
• A 10% to 15% tip depending on the service.
• Her own way home. Ride-hailing apps are common; welcome her precautions as good judgment.

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Venues change, so confirm hours, reservations and policies with each hotel before you go. We have no relationship with any of the places mentioned, and the listings are not paid. The selection comes from Latin Flyer, Time Out México, The Better Beyond and Hotelier’s Choice.