Best Bars in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Find the Best Bars and Nightclubs in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with a strong bar scene that stretches from the Malecón and Romantic Zone to the Marina and more local neighborhoods.
Best Bars and Nightclubs in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
BarLa Rustica Sayulita
La Rustica Sayulita Av. Revolución 40C La Rustica Sayulita on Av. Revolución 40C is modern, with great staff, amazing food, and craft cocktails.
GrillAndale’s Restaurant & Bar
Andale's Restaurant & Bar Olas Altas 425 Andale's Restaurant & Bar on Olas Altas 425 has a very fun atmosphere, great music, and excellent bartenders.
Sports barAmericana Sports Bar & Grill
Americana Sports Bar & Grill C. Mina 178 Americana Sports Bar & Grill on C. Mina 178 features amazing music, bilingual staff, and excellent food and drinks.
BarThe Guamuchilito Bar & Grill
The Guamuchilito Bar & Grill C. González Gallo 75-L18 The Guamuchilito Bar & Grill on C. González Gallo 75 is a pleasant local grill.
GastropubCasa Paraíso Pizza & Bar
Casa Paraíso Pizza & Bar C. Primavera 16, entre Av Naranjito y Av Revolución Casa Paraíso Pizza & Bar on C. Primavera 16 offers a stunning view and very relaxing atmosphere with good music.
GrillRestaurant Bar Canto del Mar
Restaurant Bar Canto del Mar Lázaro Cárdenas s/n Restaurant Bar Canto del Mar on Lázaro Cárdenas has nachos with outstanding beef—some of the best guests have tried.
GrillInsu Sky Bar
Insu Sky Bar Av. Paseo Cocoteros Lote 53 Villa 8 11-A Insu Sky Bar on Av. Paseo Cocoteros offers amazing rooftop views and good drinks, though the food and portions are below average.
Live music barJax Bar & Grill
Jax Bar & Grill 17 Hidalgo, Av México Jax Bar & Grill on Hidalgo and Av. México has generous pours, well‑played live music, and a great atmosphere.
BarDevil’s Bar
Devil's Bar Malecon II s/n, Local 39, Centro Devil's Bar on the Malecón II has super‑friendly staff, spectacular cocktails, and delicious drinks.
Cocktail barEl Colibrí Cocktail Bar
El Colibrí Cocktail Bar Morelos 582 El Colibrí Cocktail Bar on Morelos 582 has dim lighting, great drinks, indoor–outdoor seating, good music, and a very cool vibe.
Gay barLa Noche
La Noche Lázaro Cárdenas 267D La Noche on Lázaro Cárdenas 267D is a gay bar with beautiful ambiance, awesome bartenders, and good music.
GrillRestaurant Bar Miguel Ángel
Restaurant Bar Miguel Ángel Venustiano Carranza s/n Restaurant Bar Miguel Ángel on Venustiano Carranza is praised for great atmosphere, outstanding food, and top‑quality service.
GrillLa Katrina Restaurant & Bar
La Katrina Restaurant & Bar Delfines 20 La Katrina Restaurant & Bar in Delfines 20 offers both patio and indoor seating, making it flexible in any weather.
GrillBenitto’s
Benitto's Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 121-L 21 Benitto's on Paseo de la Marina Sur 121‑L 21 features live music and ice‑cold beer in frosted mugs.
Sports barPool Vallarta Cafe & Bar
Pool Vallarta Cafe & Bar Av México 1062 Pool Vallarta Cafe & Bar on Av. México 1062 has a fun vibe, pool tables, great music, and sports on TV.
GrillRestaurant Bar Ah Caramba!
Restaurant Bar Ah Caramba! C. Ecuador 1071 Restaurant Bar Ah Caramba! on C. Ecuador 1071 pairs attentive service with strong drinks and hilltop views.
BarPv Circle Bar, Bar el Kiosco
Pv Circle Bar, Bar el Kiosco Isla Río Cuale Local 23, Zona Romántica PV Circle Bar / Bar el Kiosco on Isla Río Cuale has outstanding cocktails, a delightful atmosphere, and a fantastic team.
Gay barSTUDS Bear Bar
STUDS Bear Bar Basilio Badillo 283 STUDS Bear Bar on Basilio Badillo 283 is a gay bar with amazing music, diverse crowd, great drinks, and a dark room.
BarCafé+Leche (Cafe Mas Leche) & Bourbon Bar
Café+Leche (Cafe Mas Leche) & Bourbon Bar Océano Pacífico 455-B Café+Leche & Bourbon Bar on Océano Pacífico 455‑B stands out for its coffee, smoothies, whiskey, food, and very pleasant service.
BarEl Soñador
El Soñador Ignacio L. Vallarta 229 El Soñador on Ignacio L. Vallarta 229 has great ambiance, good bartenders, and a breezy upstairs area.
BarNivel Zero Bar
Nivel Zero Bar Av. Sol Nuevo 320, Centro Nivel Zero Bar on Av. Sol Nuevo 320 is a fun spot to dance in the evening.
Cocktail barBar La Playa
Bar La Playa Lázaro Cárdenas 179 Bar La Playa on Lázaro Cárdenas 179 stands out for excellent cocktails, very friendly staff, and a fun, lively vibe.- Bar
Residences Sky Bar
Residences Sky Bar Púlpito 220 Residences Sky Bar on Púlpito 220 serves well‑crafted cocktails with a great view and friendly staff. 
GrillSwell Beach Bar
Swell Beach Bar Amapas 182 Swell Beach Bar on Amapas 182 serves big drinks, fantastic food, and has an amazing staff.
GrillMamá Caguama´s Takos & Beer
Mamá Caguama´s Takos & Beer Calle Peru 1034, Venezuela esq Mamá Caguama’s Takos & Beer on Calle Perú 1034 serves tasty tacos, an excellent beer selection, and has awesome staff.
GrillLa Ballena Blanca. Restaurant-Bar
La Ballena Blanca. Restaurant-Bar Tiburón 42 La Ballena Blanca Restaurant‑Bar on Tiburón 42 is a beloved family‑owned grill with very fresh food and cocktails.
BarDivas Bar
Divas Bar C. Fco. I. Madero 388 Divas Bar on C. Fco. I. Madero 388 pours good, strong, and inexpensive drinks.
BarAtico Hookah Bar
Atico Hookah Bar C. Jose Mariscal 33 Atico Hookah Bar on C. José Mariscal 33 offers excellent live music, good service, and prime people‑watching.
BarALOHA BAR PUERTO VALLARTA
ALOHA BAR PUERTO VALLARTA Ignacio L. Vallarta 228-L9 ALOHA BAR Puerto Vallarta on Ignacio L. Vallarta has very low‑priced drinks and lots of relaxed people in a small space.
GrillBrandos Bar
Brandos Bar C. Popa 11-Local 10 Brandos Bar on C. Popa 11 serves strong drinks, frosted beer mugs, and fabulous margaritas.
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Puerto Vallarta bar scene overview
You can move in minutes from a sports bar with giant screens to a craft‑cocktail speakeasy, a sunset rooftop, or a packed gay bar with shows and a dance floor.
Centro and Romantic Zone
In Centro and the Romantic Zone you’ll find most of the classic spots: terraces along the Malecón for watching the sunset with a margarita, venues with live bands, and cocktail bars working with mezcal, raicilla, and small‑batch tequila.
Many offer happy hour, 2‑for‑1 deals, and complimentary snacks, which makes them ideal for starting the night without blowing your budget.
Local neighborhoods and Marina
If you want a more local feel, neighborhoods like Versalles, 5 de Diciembre, and Pitillal have modern cantinas, taprooms with craft beer, and laid‑back corner bars where people watch the game with very cold beer and lower prices than in the main tourist strip.
By contrast, the Marina and Hotel Zone lean more upscale, with calmer music, longer wine lists, and classic mixology aimed at a resort crowd.
LGBTQ+ nightlife
Puerto Vallarta is also one of Mexico’s main LGBTQ+ hubs, so the gay bar offer is a big part of the nightlife story.
Most of these bars and clubs are clustered in the Romantic Zone, where you’ll find everything from drag shows and go‑go dancers to rooftop lounges and late‑night dance clubs, all within easy walking distance for bar‑hopping.