
Monterrey is a city full of places for enjoying excellent company and fabulous music. Monterrey nightlife is very lively and there is a great diversity of nightclubs to suit every taste. In different Monterrey nightclubs, you can dance to techno and electronic music, northern cumbia, Spanish rock and many other musical styles. In addition, there are salsa and jazz clubs, piano bars and many restaurants even showcase some kind of musical act. Massive live concerts are also very frequent and you could have the chance of listening to everything from a famous rock artist to a distinguished classical music performer.
In Monterrey nightlife, you can also discover the authentic grupera music, a rhythm typical of the north of the country and the Latin communities in the United States, which have a lot of fans. In many discotheques and nightclubs, people dance and listen to live shows of groups that perform this kind of music.
Most of Monterrey nightlife is centralized in a sector of cobbled streets named Barrio Antiguo (Old District), located pretty close to the Macro Plaza. The area offers a peculiar charm to people that like the bohemian atmosphere. The buildings, doors, windows and iron ornaments are memories from the years gone by. There you will find bars and nightclubs with any imaginable style of live music or DJ music, as well as a wide assortment of restaurants and cafes. Even though there are many entertainment venues spread about the entire city, the Barrio Antiguo is the gathering place for Monterrey's youth and the setting for the best and most fashionable spots.
Akbal Lounge
At Akbal Lounge, darkness fades with a lamp and a few candles, allowing conversations to take place covered with French pop. A bar where the cadence of Dub is your sofa partner, and in which the drinks are too cold for an ambiance so warm. Sensations are not the same when up in a second floor, and Akbal is right over "La Casa del Maiz", a unique restaurant in the city. Akbal sets itself apart in Monterrey's nightlife, and the right atmosphere takes you to a faraway place without leaving the Barrio Antiguo.
Our spirit is a strange mix of the Pink Panther, punks, Kate Moss, Dracula, Fellini, metrosexuals, Catherine Deneuve, kitsch, Dolores del Rio, sexy electronic music, Mauricio Garces, a hybrid atmosphere, Grace Jones, Moog, Dita Von Teese, and plastic surgery. If you're trying to imagine it, don't. Just come and live it!
Alebrije
It is a huge place that can host 2,000 people, with large armchairs and flashing neon lights. It offers a spectacular ambience and there you can listen to a wide variety of pop music, as well as live bands that play regional music.
Aloha
This is a sophisticated lounge-bar located in the Restaurant Hawaii 5-0. It's where you can see and be seen. All the beautiful people of Monterrey go for the music and the chic ambiance. Enjoy exotic drinks and sushi. Remember, make your reservation or arrive early. Aloha is small, private and exclusive so make sure you get a seat inside!
Cafe Iguana
This is a good option for trying something different from the usual Monterrey nightlife atmosphere. It exhibits a colonial structure, with big doors and wooden frames and it is the launching platform for bands unknown to the big masses that play hard rock, which attract the underground music enthusiasts.
Club Privatt
Club Privatt is one of the most exclusive nightclubs in Monterrey. It is located in Valle del Campestre neighborhood, where you can enjoy an excellent atmosphere. It is normally frequented by the elite upper-class as well as Mexican celebrities. At Club Privatt, each night is different. On Wednesdays, enjoy excellent live music. On Fridays, it's Young Adult Night when bands play live music. On Saturdays, the 30-somethings can enjoy great 80s music.
There is also an assorted bar with a variety of tequilas, vodkas, whiskies, brandies, rum, imported liquors, champagne, bourbon, cocktails, martinis and wines.
El Zocalo
One of the most visited places in Monterrey, El Zocalo is found in the Barrio Antiguo on the famous Padre Mier Street. In this very site, you can find five of the most popular nightclubs of the city, all with different styles. You can find the best live music and great entertainment. In Club 22, you can dance to reggaeton. La Chavela is great for its modern feel and in Manaus, the main attraction is the band of the same name, that plays live for all its fans. You can also find Nirvana and Lola in this plaza. Choose one or walk from one to another and club hop for a night like no other.
Far West Rodeo
Strategically located in San Nicolas de la Garza, the Far West Rodeo has the best ambiance, as well as the most complete and most modern facilities. Thousands of cowboys and cowgirls live an intense weekend, from Thursday to Sunday, with live rodeos, featuring both bulls and colts. The music also really helps get into the scene that is so Texan, Nortena and country, all at the same time. Come and enjoy the best option for a good time in the world of rodeos.
Nirvana
Hard rock and a wild atmosphere, Nirvana is a tribute to the raucous din direct from hell, combined with house salsas and accompanied by a whiskey on the rocks. Or why not drink straight from the bottle? This club is music to your senses and a beautiful disaster that will last as long as you want it to.
Nueva Luna
Come and spend incredible nights at the best bar in Barrio Antiguo, where Margaritas are the drink of choice. Nueva Luna is an ideal locale for hanging out with friends, enjoying great food and listening to live music. It is conveniently divided into a bar area and a restaurant area so that you can sit in the section of your choice. The atmosphere will draw you in as you admire the excellent view and great music.