Where To Go Clubbing In Mexico City

Patrick Miller is a well-known nightclub on the Mexico City scene, most notably for its dance-off reputation and massively varied clientele. You pay in advance for your drinks tokens and you’ll definitely leave sweatier then when you came in, so be prepared for an evening you’ll never forget. In fact, you know you’re in for an experience if you decide to stop by Patrick Miller, as it even made our guide to Mexico City’s most unique nights out.

Situated in the heart of Roma, one of the best barrios for nightlife in the city, M.N.Roy also has a somewhat legendary status for its revolutionary namesake and celebrity clientele. If you get in, you’ll be able to enjoy electronic music and a wide selection of cocktails, but getting in is tricky; M.N.Roy is incredibly exclusive. You literally have to be in possession of a membership card (or ring!) to enter, or be tight with whoever’s on the door that night.

It had a hype to live up to when it opened in the swanky Polanco district in October 2016, and live up it did. La Santa Polanco, situated right on the corner of one of the city’s fanciest avenues, Masaryk, is one of the poshest (and priciest) hotspots in Mexico City. You need to be on the list and dressed to impressed – waiting in a lengthy queue just to be turned away is never fun. However, while the vibe is exclusive, the music is commercial.

While you might find it difficult to gain access in the first place, given that it has a pretty strict door policy, putting in the effort to get into Leonor is certainly recommended. Located in the Condesa district, Roma’s arguably classier older brother, you can find anything from deep house music to indie tracks playing here depending on the DJ of the evening. It may be small, but it’s a popular club of choice with the Mexico City-ites in the know.

Don’t be confused, or deterred, by the sign that reads ‘Baños Roma’ outside of Main Room because you’re not in fact queuing in your finery to enter a public bathroom, but rather one of the area’s coolest clubbing destinations (you reach the bar via an elevator!). A reservation via Facebook is highly recommended given that, as with many of these clubs, the line is lengthy but the wait is worth it. Only men pay cover.

Dinsmoor is possibly one of the options that you won’t find on many guides to Mexico City clubbing, given that its a crazy exclusive nightclub with an entry process akin to an underground speakeasy. Once you’re inside, industrial décor is the order of the day – red neon signs blaring out social media friendly slogans and wire mesh fences. Depending on the night’s DJ, you might get anything from electronic to house music and you must have a table (or a connection) to gain access. Who said Polanco couldn’t do hipster?

We round off our guide with a club that is also considered one of the city’s most exclusive nightlife destinations, where the interior décor is redone every three months to ensure you always get a new and unique experience. Sens is known for its champagne swigging, posh Mexico City crowd as well as for attracting national and international celebrities, so be sure you’ve got the money and stamina for the place before you queue the night away trying to get in.

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