Monterrey bars are Mexican industrial wealth and modern cocktail rooms — the 10 below show why.
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The 10 best bars in Monterrey
01 · Monterrey
San Pedro
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Iconic · Speakeasy
Iconic San Pedro hidden cocktail speakeasy.
Order: A precise Manhattan
02 · Monterrey
Barrio Antiguo
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Iconic · Old guard
Iconic Barrio Antiguo old-guard cantina.
Order: A glass of mezcal
03 · Monterrey
San Pedro
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Iconic · Wine bar
Iconic San Pedro Mexican wine bar.
Order: A glass of Mexican Cabernet
04 · Monterrey
San Pedro
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic San Pedro modern cocktail bar.
Order: A bartender's signature
05 · Monterrey
San Pedro
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic San Pedro classic cocktail bar.
Order: A precise Old Fashioned
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06 · Monterrey
San Pedro
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic San Pedro modern cocktail bar.
Order: A precise Negroni
07 · Monterrey
San Pedro
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Iconic · Rooftop
Iconic San Pedro rooftop hotel bar.
Order: A martini with the Cerro de la Silla view
08 · Monterrey
Barrio Antiguo
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Iconic · Beer
Iconic Barrio Antiguo craft beer bar.
Order: A pint of Mexican craft IPA
09 · Monterrey
San Pedro
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Iconic · Speakeasy
Iconic San Pedro hidden cocktail speakeasy.
Order: A bartender's signature
10 · Monterrey
San Pedro
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic San Pedro Latin-leaning cocktail bar.
Order: A Mezcal Sour
How Monterrey drinks
The 10 above are where Monterrey actually drinks — mezcal temples, Pisco Sour institutions, cachaça cellars, and modern cocktail rooms.