Licorería Limantour

Licorería Limantour is one of Mexico City's most acclaimed bars, consistently appearing on the World's 50 Best Bars list since 2014. Located in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City, the bar has built its reputation on cocktails that treat Mexican ingredients—mezcal, tepache, tamarind, hibiscus, and chile-infused spirits—as premium building blocks for internationally competitive drinks. The interior is polished and urban, with white tile, dark wood, and a long bar counter designed for serious cocktail watching. The crowd is an educated mix of local professionals, international visitors, and hospitality industry figures who arrive specifically to observe the bar program. The dress code is smart-casual; the atmosphere is energetic but controlled, never veering into club territory. Limantour operates two locations in Mexico City; the Roma flagship is the more celebrated. Opening hours typically run from mid-afternoon into the early hours on weekend nights. Cocktail prices fall in the MXN 180–280 range, premium by Mexico City standards but modest by international comparison. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, as the bar fills quickly. Walk-ins can sometimes find bar seats, but table service requires booking. Bottle service is not offered. The bar program changes seasonally, with a rotating menu alongside permanent classics. Non-alcoholic options receive careful attention—a notable detail for an ambitious cocktail bar. Limantour's influence on Mexico's craft cocktail scene is substantial; many of the bartenders who now run celebrated bars across the country trained here.