Bars and Nightlife

Viva Margarita has concocted the right recipe for success. With mango, strawberry, lime, grape, orange, tangerine, tamarindo, jamaica or pina colada flavored margaritas how can you go wrong with any of these choices? Their smooth, slushy margaritas, and their exceptional service are a sure fire way to get patrons to keep coming back.

Former owner of the No Name Bar (now part of the Tequila Barrel) has now opened another sports bar along with Jaime Strimpopulos, former owner of Oasis, DJ's Bar and more.

Sit down and sip a top shelf tequila or buy some to take with you. A large selection of tequilas and mescals are available to choose form.

Live local music, attentive wait staff, and a full restaurant menu available has made Kitxen a hit.

Local and loud, cheap beer, and lots of young people.

New in 2006 Bali Club has a 1,200 person capacity featuring a high-tech sound and lighting system. They mix up the dance floor with a high-tech light show and some crazy fire, water and balloon effects to add to the party atmosphere. Cover charge can vary depending on the mood of the bouncers. The same owners of Bali actually closed in December 2008 and re-branded the club as Dubai.

Known for their kick ass Bloody Mary’s and great local live music; Bad Boy’s has been around for years ,and always has repeat visitors.

Located in the same space as the Mambo Cafe was in, Pure is part of a chain of cubs in Mexico. Its sister clubs are located in Cancun and Acapulco.

New Reggae Club here in Playa del Carmen. Happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 -11:00 PM. Check out our forum for upcoming events listings!

An extensive Mexican and bar menu, beer, internet, pool, and televised sporting events makes this is a very popular spot among locals and visitors alike.

This beach club and bar is located right next door to the Blue Parrot and offers a full bar and restaurant services. Open during the day for beach lounging, and features DJ’s and dancing at night.

Upscale beach and dance club. Often features visiting international DJ's.

Always filled with happy customers enjoying the great people watching and live music; Fah Bar is a great place to take a load off after an afternoon of beach dwelling. Low key, but festive.

A local bistro that is great place to hook up with friends to watch some soccer, nibble on botanas, or to enjoy one of their signature drinks the size of your head.

Dress up with attitude and style before venturing into Santanera. Mingle with other hipsters on the open air roof top lounge or go to the downstairs club to dance the night away to the sounds of international DJ”s spinning chill out or deep house. Entrance fees vary depending on the mood of the doormen.

Part of the famous Andersen Brothers conglomerate Senor Frog’s has been a long time favorite among young folk and spring breakers to drink by the yard, and party into the night.

A great live music venue, The Jam Session, has created a hot spot for local and visiting musicians.

Burgers, sandwiches, and buckets of beer all while laying on a beautiful beach bed. This section of beach has become the "seen and be seen" for trendy hipsters to hang out.

Playa del Carmen’s only “official” gay nightclub and bar.

An indoor sports bar with a good selection of pub fare, draught beer and a good number of televisions.

The Den at John Gray’s Place, is a quaint bar which offers an extensive wine list and appetizers.  The Den, which opened in February 2009, is adjacent to John Gray’s Place in Playa del Carmen.

This Argentinean owned wine store has an extensive variety of wines and top shelter liquor to buy and take home as well as a wine bar. They also offer monthly tastings that focus on wine regions from across the globe. Buying for an event? They would be happy to deliver your order!

Originally in the hotel zone in Cancun this very commercial night club has now opened a location in Playa del Carmen. They have a nightly Vegas styl show that keeps people coming back night after night.

Caribbean vibes bar and dance hall. Reggae, Ska, Dub, Dancehall, Rocksteady. No cover. Live music nightly.

From the innovators of the Hole in the Wall Deli and Bar comes a new hot spot for lounging and libation.

As we are inundated with young party goers filling the streets of Playa del Carmen, The Dirty Martini Lounge is the perfect respite for the mature martini connoisseur. Owners, Karen Lange and Greco Witteveen, wanted to create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere that encourages people to sit down, listen to some cool retro lounge music, sip on one of their many specialty martins, and enjoy some good conversation among friends.

They have succeeded in doing just that, and they will certainly continue to be a hit even among the most discerning of patrons. Along with an extensive martini menu, they also feature some long time classic cocktails like manhattans, old-fashioned’s, and side-cars. In addition to their specialty menus they have a fully stocked bar along with an impressive selection of wines and champagnes. When you step inside you will notice the attention to detail that is sure to make the lounge a hit among people who enjoy the finer things in life. The high end sound system, handmade bar stools, and brass hooks designed for ladies to hang their bags, only adds to the great color and décor of this intimate lounge bar.