As a Latin American mega-capital, Mexico City, unsurprisingly, serves up the full gamut of hedonistic options come nightfall. A major arts and cultural centre, its theatres host world-class opera, ballet, pop and rock, and its clubbing scene ranges from all-night salsa to cutting-edge electronic music, often given a Mexican twist by local, though well-travelled, DJs. Chilangos, as Mexico City dwellers are known, love bar culture and their city is awash with options – from homey holes in the wall to spectral speakeasies and cool jazz venues.
Centro Juarez Roma Norte Polanco Doctores Xochimilco For a sunset or nocturnal city view, you can’t do much better than the rooftop bar of the posh, pricey Santo Domingo boutique hotel, housed in a grand old downtown block. Whether you’re staying there or not, you can book a table and enjoy spectacular views over the Centro – including the property’s namesakes, the Plaza Santo Domingo and church. The bar menu has some colourful dishes, featuring chilli peppers in myriad forms, cactus leaves and ants eggs, which go down well with the superb cocktails.
If you’ve had your fill of mezcal and tequila, try a Clover Club, made with gin, lemon, raspberry and egg whites. There are also plenty of tasty, fruit-based non-alcoholic drinks. Contact: 00 52 55 5130 3081; domingosanto.
com Opening times: Mon-Thu, 8am-9pm; Fri-Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-7pm Nearest metro: Bellas Artes Prices: £ Getting in: Reservations recommended, especially for the.
