As the historic heart of central Mexico, Queretaro has long been celebrated for its colonial architecture, winding cobblestone alleyways, and world-class culinary scene. Yet, as the sun sets behind the rose-colored stone churches and grand plazas, the city reveals a vibrant, energetic nightlife that rivals any major metropolitan hub. Whether you are a craft beer enthusiast, a mezcal purist, or a traveler looking for a sophisticated rooftop to sip a cocktail, the city offers a diverse tapestry of watering holes.
Navigating the scene here is less about finding a generic "night out" and more about discovering distinct atmospheres. The best bars in Queretaro are often hidden behind unassuming wooden doors or tucked away in colonial courtyards, rewarding the curious explorer with intimate settings and inventive mixology. From the bohemian vibes of the historic center to the trendy, upscale energy of the newer districts, there is a perfect pour for every personality.
This guide focuses on quality, atmosphere, and authentic local character rather than simply listing the loudest venues. We have explored the cobblestone lanes and modern avenues to bring you establishments that prioritize craft, whether that means sourcing local agave spirits or aging their own bitters. The drinking culture here is deeply social, often paired with excellent bar snacks, live music, and a warm, welcoming vibe that makes it easy to linger for hours.
Understanding the local customs will enhance your experience significantly. While the city is cosmopolitan, the pace of service is often relaxed and leisurely; this is a place to savor your drink, not rush it. You will also find that many of the top-tier spots fill up quickly on weekends, particularly those with limited seating on scenic terraces, so planning ahead is often wise.
To help you cut through the noise and find the true gems, we have curated a list of the essential stops for any visitor or local looking to elevate their evening. These venues represent the pinnacle of Queretaro’s bar culture, spanning historic cantinas, modern speakeasies, and breezy terraces.
Below, you will find the definitive list of the 15 best bars in Queretaro, each offering a unique reason to raise a glass.
Alquimia Bar
| Address | C. 5 de Mayo 71, Centro Histórico, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Phone | 442 384 0666 |
We were in a boutique hotel just around the corner from this Cocktail brand I had noticed it earlier on my walk that morning.In the evening ,I suggested to my wife we should have drink there.Surprisingly the Bar had an amazing array of Drinks and Mixers.The Mixologists {we had 3 different ones }serving us were really amazingly skilled and every drink we ordered was made to perfection.A lot of their mixers were made in house.It was irresistible and we started all 3 evenings at this bar, before Dinner.
We'd been looking for craft cocktails and went to two different places before that touted "mixologists". 😆😆😆 But this place was the real deal. Table by the street for great people watching. Great drinks!
Incredibly well-crafted cocktails with a knowledgeable and friendly staff. The drinks we tried were so good that we honestly wanted to go through the whole menu (I will come back again to try more drinks)
Even if you’re not into cocktails, they have a solid selection of other drinks, including beers from Mexico, Europe, and parts of South America.
A great spot for anyone who enjoys quality and good vibes.
Highly recommend!
This was my first time here at Alquimia Bar and it was amazing! Daniel and Victor were the best bartenders I’ve ever had! My friend didn’t know what to order and Daniel made a customized drink based on what my friend likes to drink. My drink was super tasty and got me a great buzz! I’d highly recommend this place and the music and vibe are great! I would definitely be back and can’t wait for the next time! Thank you so much again Daniel and Victor for making our night!
Good vibe! Music, drinks, the glassware and all. Lots of cocktails on their menu. Highly recommend
Mixtla Oax Bar
| Address | Hidalgo 21, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Tuesday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
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What a gem! Small local place that we stumbled upon. Danielle #2 ("dada") have us great recommendations that we enjoyed. Danielle #1 created lovely cocktails for us on our second visit. Super friendly people. Fantastic Oaxacan food and mezcal, plus whatever else you might like. Daily drink specials.
Best spot in QRO!!! Hands down!!!
If I could give them 10 stars I would.
FOOD:
The best Oaxaqueñan food in town. They use all natural ingredients and have real authentic oaxaqueñan food. Tlayudas, memelitas, tacos, etc. You can’t go wrong with anything you order here.
DRINKS:
Mezcal oriented menu since it’s from Oaxaca, but they also have the classic drinks (old fashioned, margaritas, etc.). All mezcal drinks are amazing and they use fresh ingredients. Our favorite drinks is calenda which has chile de árbol and maracuyá. Although, my go to is the Promoción: beer and 1 shot of mezcal with its respective naranja & sal de gusano.
ATMOSPHERE:
Small but cozy with lots of art and friendly staff.
Go to Mixtla and thank me later.
One of our favorite places in Querétaro. It’s hard to find well-seasoned food, and this place has it. Loved the dishes with tasajo. To drink, the mezcalitas are amazing. The flavor combinations are inventive and spot on.
Great signature cocktail… If you don’t mind to add heat to your drink I recommend the one with mezcal and chilli liquor, just delicious!
I loved this bar. It has such an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. Hector is really knowledgeable about the drinks and genuinely warm person. Highly recommend to stop by for their mezcal + beer special
Jardín Hércules
| Address | Av. Hércules Ote. 1, Hercules, 76069 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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Great place!!
First time visiting and had an amazing experience! The beer is all local made here in the beautiful city of Querétaro.
Highly recommend if you are in town visiting or if your a local who does not go out, this place is a must!
Best breakfast buffet I’ve had in Mexico. Go for the taco line first, then the grill, then quesadillas and egg bar, then finish filling up with pastries, deviled eggs, and cottage cheese. Forgot all the other meat stew things. Of course have a beer and cafe de olla. Try to not explode.
Fantastic cerveceria with very good pub snacks that are largely German influenced. So many beers on tap! They also do a stellar brunch on Sunday, but make sure you get a reservation for brunch. It does fill up.
Fantastic find. Would never know it was there. Located in an old factory. Fantastic
Dogs are not allowed anywhere in the area, period. Fortunately the garden has wifi so you can at least call an uber to take you back home
Terraza La Grupa
| Address | Av. Prol. Luis Pasteur Sur 25-Norte, Centro Histórico, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Phone | 442 212 4249 |
Ordered the Ribeye, over 500 pesos, and was disappointed. The steak was brought to the table cold, sent back and came back about the same. very tough piece of meet. Potatoes were also cold. The view was ok and the service adequate. Not a 5 star experiance. Would avoid this place.
Amazing service and good food always. The server was able to recommend good drink choices for us. The fries were cold by time it got to us though.
A friend recommended this place for evening cocktails and was a great time. I would recommend to make reservations though. Excellent drinks, servers and an amazing view from the rooftop. They had some live music as well as heaters going on for a cooler night. Overall a very great experience. Highly recommend for a cozy date night for dinner and drinks.
Silvana was fantastic- spoke in English and Spanish. Food was terrific! Atmosphere was great and great view of the city and sunset! Live music every night!
The best dinner we've had in Querétaro. Prepare for a 3 flight walk-up, but it's all worth it when you get to the terraza. Attentive service and the food was perfecto. Great cocktails too. We ordered salmon carpaccio, shrimp bisque, lasagna bolognesa and herb crusted salmon. We timed it for the sunset which was incredible.
El Rincón del Jaguar
| Address | Hidalgo 3, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM Saturday: 1:00 PM – 3:30 AM Sunday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Phone | 442 214 3730 |
Came here for a rooftop vibe and cocktail. Nice chill vibe, lots of umbrellas creating shade, reasonable prices. Good service from Leo. Thank you 🙂
The pizza was delicious, both flavors: cochinita and primavera. Totally recommended 🍕
The michelada was also good but it was more sweet than spicy which wasn't my favorite thing🍺
The pozole was also very tasty, filled with flavor like a good pozole should🍲
In the terrace the weather was great and you have a nice view of some parts of the downtown 🌃
The crew was super attentive and patient, sometimes they have live music 🎵🎶
I came into town late and found them open as they cater to a drinking audience. However, they still offered food. The waitress recommended the "orden de arrachera". The massive plate came and was so good, particularly the beef. Really, there was too much food for one person. Somehow, i ate most of it because it was delicious and $10. The decorations are tacky and dirty. Could use a good reorganization
This place was absolutely amazing! We stopped in for breakfast and the burritos de huevos were so delicious! Everything tasted so homemade and fresh! The craft cocktails were amazing and fresh as well. This place is also very convenient if you are in Tulum and waiting for tours - it’s right down the road from the tour pickup location and is open for breakfast now. Highly recommend!!
We gave this place a 5-star rating last year for everything. We went back and were very disappointed. The server forgot one of our orders (there were 3 of us) and we had to wait about 10 minutes to get it. The "boneless" were very salty, the chicken on the tostada was tasteless, and the meat in the tacos was overcooked.
College Bar Querétaro
| Address | Av Circunvalación 46, La Santa Cruz, Centro, 76020 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 1:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 1:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 1:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | 442 537 7452 |
This place is very peaceful. You can enjoy good time with friends. I will recommend this place for friends because of its vibe. Food is very good. They have very good cocktails. Have options to play some board games. Has pool table but its not at all good and no space. It is just attraction. It also has open terrace which is more beautiful.
AMAZING service and delicious food. College Bar is spacious and beautiful. Ari was so attentive and kind. He took great care with the food and drinks (even grabbed a bit of bug spray for me when he didn't need to). The burger and wedge fries were perfect. Will be back plenty and highly recommend.
We decided to visit after reading reviews.
Food was very good. We shared the burger special. The beer that came with the special was a small beer, but that's OK.
Alex, was our server, was very accommodating and friendly!!
They do accept credit cards!
Excellent. Delicious as always with new ideas and items constantly being added. Not just burgers and pizzas although they are still great. Try the very delicious and incidentally low carb Arrachera brocheta., but also enjoy fresh salads and sinfully yummy desserts. Great menu and great prices with excellent portion sizes .👍
New menu plus the old favourites all absolutely delicious. Looking at the menu today, it was almost impossible to choose so I opted to share a fabulous salad with a friend. The wait staff here are happy to divide any dish for you. The pear salad was divine and the pimiento pasta with prawns was amazing.
All our group of four selected different entrees and everyone was delighted with their choices.
Well done College.
Great menu, great ambiance, excellent staff and an altogether excellent experience.
Cozy, friendly and great environment 👌
Pizzas are delicious and great variety of cocktails.
Cervecería Hércules
| Address | Av. Hércules Ote. 1, Hercules, 76069 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Phone | 442 736 5219 |
I visited Cervecería Hércules with pretty high expectations, but unfortunately, it was a big disappointment. The place has a nice layout and atmosphere, but the experience completely falls short when it comes to value for money.
The prices are noticeably high, but neither the food quality nor the overall service level matches what they are charging. It felt like paying premium prices for a very average experience. There are much better places in Querétaro where you actually get what you pay for. Wouldn't recommend unless they adjust their prices or step up their quality.
A nice place to have a cold beer and a light meal. Not economical, but enjoyable.
It is an extremely large place, so there were Many people...noisy and 34*C !
My favorite place to hang out in Querétaro. Great Biergarten atmosphere. The food is amazing. Large portions and high quality. Plenty of cold beers and drinks. Very nice mellow atmosphere.
A must in Queretaro! The ambience in this place is so unique. Thwy make their own beer. I love the combination of family friendly or a date night out in the same place...
A beautiful location with old world charm and a wonderful draft beer menu. Wooden picnic style tables with a few ping pong tables to entertain in the main beer garden area. An green out door area for concert and movies. The fusion food didn't quite hit the mark, but the traditional style brats were delightful. If only they went the extra length with mustard. Service was lacking from the time we sat down until we had to flag down any server to pay our bill. I really have no idea what happened to out assigned server, he wa MIA after the beer order. Set expectations for a slow evening filled with a wonderful ambiance and some exploration and you should fare quite well here.
Clap Irish Pub
| Address | Priv. de los Industriales 105-Int 2, Jurica, 76100 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 1:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 1:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 1:00 PM – 1:30 AM Friday: 1:00 PM – 1:30 AM Saturday: 1:00 PM – 1:30 AM Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM |
| Phone | 442 826 9593 |
What a wonderful place!!! The staff is super friendly and the selection of drinks and food is really good!!! in All Querétaro city was not a place where they will be broadcasting the Hockey's 4 Nation's Face Off ( we are Canadians and hockey is the national sport!) and we went over there and asked for it and they went the extra mile!! , look for it in the satellite tv, found it and and reserved it for us... what a kind thing to do!!!, my husband and entire family are so grateful as it is the ONLY place in the whole city to provide such service!!! after the game; we enjoyed a live band performing there .. fantastic place!!! we will be back for sure as much as possible and... thanks again for the courtesy !!!!!!
Stopped in for drink and appetizers with a large group of 30+. The staff did an awesome job of attending to a large group.
We tried the hamburger and it was well seasoned, but the fries were undercooked.
The service was good but there was a wait time for the food to arrive to the table. That said, the night we were there the restaurant was a little busy which may have caused the delay, but not sure.
It's a pub so the atmosphere was what you would expect from a pub and was pretty clean.
Plenty of parking.
They had a bar menu and a full food menu where you could choose from either.
We had a some trouble finding the place being it was our first time going so if you are meeting people there at a certain time you may want to give yourself a few more minutes to arrive.
We are not drinkers but they have a pretty good sized bar and a pool table.
Overall, we would go back.
Great location, food is very good, Rock & Roll Deco
I have visited this place since ~5 years ago and I still think that it is one of the best pubs in Queretaro. I have to say that I'm really picky, but here the service is excellent, the food is perfect and delicious. I recommend the tacos with rib-eye.
La Selva Taurina
| Address | Calle R. M. Clemencia Borja Taboada 540, Jurica, 76230 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | 442 234 2528 |
Cesar’s Salad was great although is not abundant they make the dressing from scratch in front of you , Food Menu was good as well , located under a hotel the restaurant boasts a large collection of old pictures of Tijuana on the wall, decoration looks original and restored, Italian coffee makers give it a touch of a classic place, just like those at famous La Parroquia restaurant
Great place, excellent food, prime service.
Ame
The place is ok, the service not so much
Mi bar local
Celtics Pub
| Address | Calz. de los Arcos 8, Bosques del Acueducto, 76020 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM Friday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Phone | 55 1793 3206 |
At this place been served cold food , which I didn't appreciate. Also been served 700 ml beer in plastic cup instead of 1000 ml , bit of a rip off . And on top of that we didn't really received any service all night ... Waiter at the end asked to add tip , we have refused to add tip , but he put it regardless 10% . Very bad experience overall.And as manager response yes there is only ground floor .
Highly recommended 🥰… if you enjoy a little adrenaline with your night out. While using the valet parking service, a phone and a laptop went “missing.” We had to involve the police to get the phone back (thankfully it reappeared), but the laptop never did.
The pub’s response was basically to distance themselves from the situation. So yes—something to keep in mind if you plan on leaving your belongings with valet.
Celtics Pub is right next to the aqueduct and a lovely park. Diana gave excellent service here. Good beer and food selection. Would recommend the good vibes and fresh air.
Great location and good food for a pub. Only complaint is that it would be nice to have an IPA on tap or even in a bottle.
Stopped for one beer
Manceba
| Address | Av. Prol. Luis Pasteur Sur 10, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:10 PM – 3:00 AM Tuesday: 12:10 PM – 3:00 AM Wednesday: 12:10 PM – 3:00 AM Thursday: 12:10 PM – 3:00 AM Friday: 12:10 PM – 3:00 AM Saturday: 12:10 PM – 3:00 AM Sunday: 12:10 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Phone | 442 601 5888 |
Great drinks and great food, the mixologist has some really creative concoctions in the menu
Tourist trap. Avoid this place. They run promotions. Today was Wednesday: buy two wines and cheeses for the price of one - it took almost an hour for our server to bring the order. The caldo Cameron had only 3 shrimps in it and a couple of diced potatoes! The burrito was good. The prices are inexpensive but the quality of food and the speed of service at 3 pm were really bad! The promotion stated vino con queso. We were brought wine right away but it took an hour to get our queso… we did not eat queso and it was subtracted from our receipt. Hence, two stars.
Great small bar in the center or Queretaro. Gets crowded a later in the evening but would recommend it. Locals frequent this place. Good bar food and atmosphere. The specialty is definitely the Pulque. Great variety and brought in fresh each morning (what I was told by the server) a most try while in QRO.
This is a great place to have pulque. Whenever I have gone, it's busy. Sometimes there aren't tables and at times service can be a bit backed up, but it's worth the wait. It's certainly a novelty beverage for most people. It's something that should be tried at least once in life... Or maybe 20 or 30 or 100 times!
We stopped in a few days (afternoon) ago during the day and had a great visit. Service was fantastic!!!
We returned Tuesday early evening and the service was terrible. We waited 15 minutes my hus finally went to the bar and started ordering, an employee (same person who came through a couple of times nd didn't stop) was standing at the bar and tried taking our order. This person didn't bring plates out to another table that had cheese fondue... they were eating off the table.... gross. (I would have given it 5 stars for service, except for the service tonight!).
I guess we will only visit during the day!
Sky Garden Roof Top Bar
| Address | Calz. Colón 1, Ejido Modelo, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Phone | 442 109 2634 |
It's a really nice and cool bar. You will appreciate all the city views, wonderful by the way, moreover the music!! The music was perfect!! The chocolate cake is exquisite!! 🤤😍
Ordered a Mojito. It's about a litre - not a cocktail like shown in all photos. Waiter explained it's a mixture of alcohol. NOT a cocktail bar
The staff was super friendly. The waitress came to my table several times. It’s always nice to have live music. I wish they didn’t close so early but I know that’s the government not them. Drinks are not super expensive but also they aren’t cheap. The food was decent for a bar! I definitely go again!
I had an incredible experience at Sky Bar in Santiago de Querétaro. Nestled on the 4th floor above a hotel, the panoramic view of the city and its enchanting churches was breathtaking. The music set the perfect vibe, with a danceable selection that kept the crowd lively and friendly. My server was exceptionally attentive, ensuring a delightful evening. Sky Bar is a must-visit for its scenic charm, vibrant atmosphere, and top-notch service.
The place looked good but I arrived too early. The music was pumping - I’m sure later on in the evening it would have been fun
Bar La Casa Verde
| Address | C. Cuauhtémoc 45, Las Rosas, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | 442 904 9149 |
Good service great food
Botana is good here.
Buenos chamorros
Execelente
Very quiet, family-friendly place, 18+ only. We are at your service and offer our personalized pork shank, steamed in the Querétaro-Jalisco style. (Cost: $120) We offer complimentary snacks: shrimp broth, tostadas, pork feet, pork rinds, tartar sauce, and stew tacos, Monday through Saturday from 12:30 to 1:00 am, served by the Rincon Medina family.
Mezcaleria pachupa
| Address | Jardín de la corregidora#18, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
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Want to try some Mezcal? You should visit this place it shows more of the Mexican street style vibe. The decoration is on spot on its entrance you could take some pictures of its logo (name) with really attractive colors. Excellent menu with all king of drinks and types of mezcal. The attention of the waiter was great and they have someone singing on their stage (not all the time) interacting with the audience.
I recommend this place for more local experience and variety of drinks.
Cool place, Delicious food, good atmosphere, live music.
Good spot for drinks and tacos. Don't expect the best tacos you ever had but it's good bar food. Their prepared drinks are little weak, but the micheladas and shots of mezcal are on point.
Great environment, friendly service, good food, it was at amazing experience 😀 👌 the best was the bacanora shots and the live music, definitely we would be back.
Fun atmosphere and a live band gives it some fun. The Mezcal was not what I was expecting. But may be better in mixed drinks.
Tudor Cocktail Club
| Address | C. Venustiano Carranza 50, Centro Histórico, La Cruz, 76020 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Tuesday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Friday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: Closed |
| Phone | 442 475 3397 |
Tried to get into Carranza 50 on a Friday night without reservations and with no surprise we could not get a table. Fortunately the hostesses offered us a seat for dinner in the Tudor Cocktail Club. Dark and cozy atmosphere with great music and good vibes. The menu was limited to a few main entrees and salads, however we were pleased with the choices and the food was prepared perfectly! Also the service was really attentive and accommodating to us being tourists from the United States with limited Spanish vocabulary.
Honored to be the first reviewer. Great music, social bartenders, good ambiance and not over crowded. Definitely makes you feel classy without breaking the budget.
One of the best bars in Queretaro. Perfect for lovers of mixology. The bar tenders are open to prepare you any type of cocktail you ask for. Ask for the story behind the name of the bar and it's atmosphere, such a nice experience.
The drinks in this establishment are a delectable delight for your taste buds. Stop in, enjoy the array of special cocktails, and if you must, challenge them to what they have to offer. The created our drinks without hesitation and passed our tests. I will definitely be stopping into this amazing place in the future.
Great little cocktail bar in old town. We stayed in Queretaro for the Independence Day weekend and spent a couple of nights at this bar. Staff were always lovely, great people, good music and drinks
Tips for Enjoying the Bar Scene in Queretaro
While the city is incredibly welcoming, a little local knowledge goes a long way in ensuring you have the best possible experience. The social rhythm, tipping culture, and even the way you order can differ slightly from what you might be used to in the United States. By understanding these nuances, you can blend in seamlessly and discover the true depth of the local nightlife.
- Embrace the Late Start: The nightlife here starts late. While many bars open in the early afternoon, the energy doesn’t pick up until 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM. If you arrive too early, you may find the atmosphere quiet; plan for a late dinner and arrive at the bars when the locals do.
- Venture Beyond the Plaza: While the main plazas are beautiful, the best bars are often located on side streets or in neighborhoods like the Alameda or Centro Sur. Don’t be afraid to walk a few blocks away from the main tourist hubs to find more authentic and less crowded venues.
- Understand the Tipping Etiquette: Tipping is customary in bars. A tip of 10% to 15% of your total bill is standard for good table service. If you are sitting at the bar, leaving a cash tip directly with the bartender after each round often ensures continued excellent service.
- Carry Cash (Efectivo): While most upscale bars accept credit and debit cards, many traditional cantinas and smaller mezcalerias are cash-only. Having smaller bills on hand is also helpful for tipping musicians or purchasing items from street vendors outside venues.
- Pace Yourself with Mezcal: Queretaro is a gateway to excellent agave spirits. Local mezcals can be much higher in alcohol content than standard liquors. Sip them slowly, and follow the local custom of drinking them neat with orange slices and sal de gusano (worm salt) rather than shooting them.
The beauty of drinking in Queretaro lies in the contrast between the ancient stone walls and the innovative spirits poured within them. It is a city that respects tradition while gleefully pushing the boundaries of modern mixology. Whether you spend your evening in a century-old cantina sharing stories with locals or on a chic rooftop overlooking the illuminated aqueduct, the experience is bound to be memorable.
As you map out your evenings, allow room for spontaneity. Sometimes the best nights are found by following the sound of live jazz down a narrow alley or accepting a recommendation from a friendly local at the next table. Salud!
