Ballet Folklórico

 

Instituto Cultural Cabañas

T: (52) 3618-8135

 

OPEN: Performance on Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m.

This troupe has performed for international audiences in Tokyo and Havana, and at Guanajuato's Cervantino Festival.

 

        

        

        

        

Bariachi                 

Vallarta 2308

T: (52) 3615-2706

 

OPEN: Open from 6 p.m.

This small but boisterous bar features mariachi singers. Audience participation is encouraged and the atmosphere gets livelier as the night progresses.

 

        

        

        

        

Bar Lafitte             

España 2095, above Chez Pierre restaurant

T: (52) 3615-6645

 

OPEN: 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.

CLOSED: Sunday

Named for the infamous pirate; the decor is nautical. Live shows feature musicians, singers, comics and more.

 

        

        

        

        

Caballo Negro         

Fiesta Americana hotel

T: (52) 3825-3434

 

OPEN: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

CLOSED: Sunday

A classy English-style pub with shows, good music (featuring salsa), and dance floor. One of the most popular spots in town. Happy Hour 9 to 10 p.m.

 

        

        

        

        

Casa Bariachi          

Vallarta 2221

T: (52) 3616-9900

 

OPEN: Open from 1 p.m.; shows from 3:30 p.m.

A newer and bigger version of Bariachi where everyone has a good view of the stage. The excellent mariachi musicians encourage audience participation and, by the end of the night, most of the customers are belting out the songs along with the band. There's also a folk ballet.

 

        

        

        

        

Copenhagen 77                

Marco Castellanos 77

T: (52) 3825-2803

 

OPEN: 2:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.; 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

CLOSED: Open daily

Live jazz combo in a popular gathering spot. The music starts at 9 p.m., except Sunday.

 

        

        

        

        

El Manglar              

Crowne Plaza hotel

T: (52) 3634-1034

 

OPEN: 11 to 2 a.m.

CLOSED: Open daily

A pleasant lobby bar with pool tables and live music in the evening.

 

        

        

        

        

El Rincón Bohemio             

Frances hotel

T: (52) 3613-1190

 

OPEN: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

CLOSED: Open daily

A pianist and trio perform under the arches of this colonial monument that has been operating as a hotel for almost 400 years.

 

        

        

        

        

Ex-Convento del Carmen             

Juárez 638

T: (52) 3613-2024

This is the site of continuous art and cultural exhibits, along with concerts, plays and poetry readings.

 

        

        

        

        

Hard Rock/Hard Rock Live            

Centro Magno

T: (52) 3616-4560

 

OPEN: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., bar to 2 a.m.

CLOSED: Open daily

Evenings rock and roll bands play mostly cover songs. The adjoining concert venue features a wide range of performers, from Mexican rock groups to Cuban music legends. Call for a calendar of events.

 

        

        

        

 

 

La Diligencia

Camino Real hotel 

T: (52) 3134-2424

OPEN: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

CLOSED: Sunday

 

Turn-of-the-century decor, international entertainers and live music featured Thursday to Saturday.

La Fiesta

Crowne Plaza hotel 

T: (52) 3634-1034

OPEN: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

CLOSED: Sunday to Wednesday     A good nightspot in a lovely hotel, with drinks, entertainment and music for dancing.

 

 

 

 

La Maestranza

Maestranza 179, downtown 

T: (52) 3613-5878

OPEN: 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.

More than 3,000 pieces of bullfighting memorabilia deck the walls of this spacious, trendy cantina. A great place to have drinks and enjoy the scene: a young crowd, loud pop music. Try their yerbabuena (mint) house cocktail.

 

La Rondalla

Hilton hotel 

T: (52) 3678-0505

OPEN: 1 p.m. to midnight.

CLOSED: Open daily

 

The hotel lobby bar features live music and a tequila gallery.

Lobby Bar

Presidente Inter-Continental

T: (52) 3678-1234

OPEN: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

CLOSED: Open daily

 

A lively gathering place. Happy Hour 5 to 7 p.m.

Lobby Bar

Fiesta Americana hotel

T: (52) 3825-3434

CLOSED: Open daily  One of Guadalajara's favorite meeting places. Spacious yet cozy, it serves hefty drinks and delicious snacks. Live music 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Happy Hour 6 to 7 p.m.

 

 

Memories

El Tapatio hotel

T: (52) 3635-6050

OPEN: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.       A chic candlelit disco featuring music from the 50s and 60s and a great view of the city.

 

 

 

Peña Cuicacalli

Niños Heroes 1988, corner of Chapultepec

T: (52) 3825-4690

OPEN: Open nightly from 8 p.m.; from 7 p.m. Sunday.

 

Live folk music from Mexico, Latin America and Spain, with audience participation. Tasty snacks, from tacos and nachos to sandwiches and stuffed baked potatoes. Drinks and flavored coffees.

Quinta Real

Quinta Real hotel

T: (52) 3615-0000

OPEN: Noon to midnight.

CLOSED: Open daily  A beautifully decorated bar, elegant, comfortable, romantic. Live classical music and jazz.

 

 

 

 

Rada Lounge

La Paz 2550   Be a lounge lizard at this trendy two-story bar, complete with lounge music and 1950s decor. Outdoor patio and indoor seating.

 

 

Teatro Galerías

Lapizlázuli 3445, opposite the Holiday Inn

T: (52) 3631-1511

 

Mexican and international performances, including concerts, ballets, plays. Functions begin at 8 p.m.; box office opens at 11 a.m.

 

 

Undicci

Las Américas 1462

T: (52) 3817-4410   A small, trendy hangout where Guadalajara's young elite meet. Music ranges from Mexican pop to American rock, and the walls are decorated with celestial scenes. Reservations are a must, especially on weekends. Cover charge.