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 even many restaurants showcase some kind of musical act. Massive live concerts are also very frequent and you could have the chance of listening from a famous rock artist to a distinguished classical music performer.
In Monterrey nightlife you can also discover the authentic grupera music, a lilting 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.
Must part 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 and DJ music, a wide assortment of restaurants and cafes. Even though there are many entertainment venues spread in the entire city, the Barrio Antiguo is the gathering place for Monterreys youth and the setting for the best and most fashionable spots.
Bar-Rio
Located in the Barrio Antiguo, is a usually crowded Monterrey nightclub where people go to listen to the hits of the moment, have refreshing cocktails and dance until the sun comes up. You can also enjoy the best live music at this modern nightclub.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.
Barroco
This bar is well known for its excellent live music and its lively ambience. The style of its architecture take you to the Middle Ages, since its facilities resemble a castle from that times; its particular facade is painted in bronze and it has small flags hanging from the walls. Dance to the best disco, pop and techno music and enjoy the open bar every Friday.
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.
La Orden
This bar evokes the ancient monasteries, and it is a great place for listening to the hippest DJ and live music. It features a huge audiovisual equipment and capacity for 1,300 people, which contribute to create a huge party every night.
La Caba de Don Quintin
It is decorated in a Mexican style, and it is frequented by people that wish to drink cold and delicious beers by the pint. It offers the best DJs pop, techno and disco rhythms and the main sports events in a wonderful atmosphere.