Nightlife in Cancun Mexico
This is a growing list of the best night clubs and bars in Cancun Mexico. More to be added soon.
The nightlife of Cancun Mexico
AZUCAR CANCUN
Music: Merengue, Salsa
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Located at the Hotel Camino Real at Punta Cancun on km 8.5 of the Boulevard Kukulcan, this place's specialty is latin music with live bands from all Latin America. This is the right place if you want to dance and like Merengue, Salsa, etc.
Address: Hotel Camino Real, Paseo Kukulcan, km 8.5
Telephone: Not available.
BACKSTAGE CANCUN
Music: Alternative
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Av. Tulipanes 30, SM-22, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 897 9106
BAJA CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Party Center, Paseo Kukulcan, km 9, Hotel Zone, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 0351
BARŽN ROLL CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Sports
Description: Not available.
Address: Plaza Kukulkan, Paseo Kukulcan, km 13, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 885 3133
BATACH CANCUN
Music: Raggae, Salsa
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Located at the Miramar Mision Hotel. This place has tropical music with live bands in a caribbean setting.
Address: Miramar Mision Hotel
Telephone: Not available.
BATCHA CANCUN
Music: Salsa
Type of place: Not available.
Description: Not available.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 10.0, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 1755
BOLERO CANCUN
Music: Top 50
Type of place: Disco
Description: Not available.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 9.0, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
BULLDOG CAFE CANCUN
Music: Top 50, 90s
Type of place: Disco
Description: Located at km 8 of the Kukulcan Boulevard at the Krystal Hotel, the Bullog Cafe is one of the hot spots in Cancun Mexico. Shakira, Naughty by Nature, U2, Paulina Rubio, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Guns n Roses, and many other have had gigs here. There is place for about 2000 people includings some fancy VIP Lounges.
Address: Krystal Hotel, Paseo Kukulcan, km 8.0
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 17 93
CALIENTE CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Sports
Description: The Caliente Sports Bar is located at the Best Western Plaza Caribe hotel in downtown Cancun. At Caliente Sports Bar you can have dinner or a drink while watching your favourite sports program.
Address: Best Western Plaza Caribe Hotel, Downtown Cancun
Telephone: Not available.
CANCUN QUEEN CANCUN
Music: Raggae, Top 50
Type of place: Cruise
Description: Cancun Queen is a classic Mississippi paddlewheel. Go on board for a night of live band dancing, delicious dining and a scenic lagoon cruise. Take in the sights of Cancun at night under the glow of a silvery moon. An open bar and an attentive staff will make this one of those unforgettable nights.
Address: Aquaworld, Paseo Kukulcan, km 15.2, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
CAPTAIN HOOK CANCUN
Music: Raggae, Live
Type of place: Cruise
Description: Not available.
Address: Marina Asterix, Paseo Kukulcan, km 4.5, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 3737
CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL CANCUN
Music: Raggae, Live
Type of place: Cruise
Description: A party night cruise with costumes, open bar and buffet, being the original booze cruise. This is more than just another cruise. Fun and more under the stars and through the bay to reach Isla Mujeres for a night to remember. Upon arrival to Isla Mujeres, have a moonlight calypso cookout and full dinner buffet. Watch one of the most exciting Caribbean Carnival shows, including audience participation games and prizes.
The Caribbean Carnival cruise includes an air conditioned bus transport to the boat, the boat ride to Isla Mujeres on a two story large catamaran, the open domestic bar and the buffet dinner and the Caribbean Show.
And two specials are: On Mondays is "singles night" and on Wednesday is Casino Night. The whole trip takes about 9 hours, leaving around 4:00pm.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 6.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
CARLOS 'N' CHARLIES CANCUN
Music: Top 50, Live
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Located at km 5.5. of the Blvd. Kukulcan, this is one of the craziest places in Cancun. Bartenders usually spend their free time playing jokes on each other and having a riot with the customers. Staff members run around making hats and animals out of balloons, for the adults and kids both. Something is always happening at this place. There is a band that plays at night, with the staff dancing on the counters to DJ tunes when the band takes a break -- be careful as they will pull you up to dance with them! Carlos 'n' Charlies has a capacity of some 1000 guests.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 5.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 0846
CASSIS CANCUN
Music: Jazz, Live
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: The Cassis is a Jazz Club, located at the Hyatt Cancun Caribe hotel at km 10.5 of the Boulevard Kukulcan in Cancun's Zona Hotelera. Cassis features live jazz in a tropical atmosphere.
Address: Hyatt Cancun Caribe Villas & Resort, Blvd. Kukulcan, km 10.5
Telephone: Not available.
CAT'S CANCUN
Music: Reggae
Type of place: Not available.
Description: Not available.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 9.0, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 1900
CHAMPIONŽS CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Sports
Description: Not available.
Address: Hotel Marriot Casa Magna, Paseo Kukulcan, km 14.5, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 881 2000
CHRISTINE CANCUN
Music: Top 50, 90s, 80s, 70s
Type of place: Disco
Description: Christine is one of Cancuns major night clubs, located at the Krystal Hotel at km 9 of the Boulevard Kukulkan. The Christine Club has a huge dance floor and three bars. There is a dress code, so do not come in shorts or jeans.
Address: Hotel Krystal, Paseo Kukulcan km 9, Cancún, Quintana Roo 77500, Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
CLUB OVER 30 CANCUN
Music: 70s, 80s, Rock Pop
Type of place: Disco
Description: Located on the lagoon, Club Over 30 is the perfect place to enjoy classic Rock from the 70s, 80s and early 90s. It is located beside the Marina Punta del Este at km 10.3 of the Blvd. Kukulcan in Cancun's Hotel Zone. The club has a great ambiance. They offer a karaoke contest and other fun things to do.
Address: Hyatt Cancun Hotel, Paseo Kukulcan km 10.3, Zona Hotelera Cancun, Mexico.
Telephone: Not available.
COCO BONGO CANCUN
Music: Salsa, Raggae, Live
Type of place: Disco
Description: Located at Km 9.5 of the Kukulcan Boulevard, this is one of the best places in Cancun Mexico. Coco Bongo is a hot spot for tropical disco dancing in Cancun. It has a tiered bowl shaped arena and a hanging stage with live salsa bands. There are video screens dropping from the ceiling. Usually, some crazy dressed employees run around all night pouring tequila down any throat they pass.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 05 92
COLUMBUS CANCUN
Music: Raggae, Live
Type of place: Cruise
Description: Not available.
Address: Royal Yacht Club Marina, Paseo Kukulcan, km 16.6, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 1488
CONGO CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Disco
Description: Congo is located at the Party Center near the Coco Bongo and even though it is a small place you can't miss it. Congo has the wildest and loudest music with people dancing everywhere, on the tables and on the street. This club is not really a club, but more like a roof next to the street with great people and loud music.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan km 8.5, Zona Hotelera Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
DADY'O CANCUN
Music: Top50, 90s
Type of place: Disco
Description: One of Mexico's most popular nicght clubs, Dady'O is known for endless party nights and a sophisticated architecture. Famous DJs, three dimensional laser show, and stunning action packed shows and theme parties make this night club an real international hot spot. Every Thursday night, Dady'O hosts the Hawaiian Bikini Model Search. On Fridays they have a 80s and 90s party.
Address: Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 3333
DADY ROCK BAR CANCUN
Music: Live, Rock Pop, Top 50
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: This restaurant-bar is from the same guys that founded the Dady'O night club in Cancun Mexico. Dady Rock is one of Cancun's wildest bars. They have great DJ and theme parties, live bands, and a great environment. There are several bars inside and an outdoor terrace. There is also a great VIP lounge. Dady Rock Bar is located on Paseo Kukulcan at km 9.5 in Cancun Mexico's Zona Hotelera. Specials are on Tuesday night the Hot Legs Contest. On Thurstday night the Wet Body Contest. And on Sunday nights the Hot Male Contest.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
EL CAMAROTE CANCUN
Music: Bohemia
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Uxmal 26, SM-2A, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 884 3218
FAT TUESDAY CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Funky restaurant and bar directly on the beach. Fat Tuesday has a bikini contest on the beach and wild parties every night. MTV used Fat Tuesday as their headquarters for Sprink Break during some years. Fat Tuesday is in Cacun for almost 15 years now and it is definitely a place you have to visit at least once when being Cancun Mexico. This is also the place where the Caribbean Carnival cruises leave for Isla Mujeres.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 6.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 2676
GIBB'S CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Av. Tulum 185, SM-20, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 887 2395
GUARAPO Y RON CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Not available.
Description: Not available.
Address: Punta Sam Highway, km.3.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 843 0397
HARD ROCK CAFE CANCUN
Music: Live, Rock Pop
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Known by most people. Hard Rock Cafe Cancun ist mostly like any other Hard Rock Cafe worldwide. It is located at Plaza Lagunas Mall on the Boulevard Kukulcan in the Zona Hotelera. Hard Rock Cafe Cancun has a great expansive ocean view.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan Lotes 10-C, Forum by the Sea Mall A-20, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 881 8120
HOLA MEXICO CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 12.5, Plaza La Isla, Local 617, Hotel Zone, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 4516
LA BOOM CANCUN
Music: Top 50, 90s
Type of place: Disco
Description: La Boom is one of the most known and famous clubs in Cancun and all of Mexico. It has the decor of an traditional English Pub and is easily spotted by the old Red London Bus and telephone box. However, La Boom has all high tech stuff you would expect from a first-class club, including a impressing lights and laser show. La Boom has several dance floors and bars and has room for some 3500 visitors. For 13 years already, La Boom holds a famous Bikini contest every Friday. The male Hot Body contest is on Wednesdays. La Boom is located at km 3.5 of the Blvd. Kukulcan in Cancun Mexico's Hotel Zone.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 3.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 11 52
LA CURVA CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Av. del Sol, Plaza las Hadas, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 884-4197
LA DESTILERIA CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 12.6, Hotel Zone, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 885 1086
LA FAENA BULLFIGHT CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Av. Bonampak, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 884-4197
LA FARANDULA CANCUN
Music: Salsa
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 6.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 0510
LA GUADALUPANA BULLFIGHT CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Av. Bonampak, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 887-0660
LA JARANA BULLFIGHT CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Av. Bonampak, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
LA RANITA CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Av. Tulum, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
LIFE CANCUN CANCUN
Music: Top 50, Rock Pop
Type of place: Not available.
Description: Not available.
Address: Paseo Kukulcán, km 9, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 1299
MANGO TANGO CANCUN
Music: Reggae, Live
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Mango Tango is located opposite to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in the Zona Hotelera at km 14 of the Paseo Kukulcan. This place has not only great floor shows and live reggae music but very good kitchen as well. Fresh shrimp, Argentine grilled meat and other grilled specialties, salads and other.
Address: Paseo Kukulkán, km 14, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
O ULTRA LOUNGE CANCUN
Music: Electronic, Hip Hop
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: This exclusive place is for those who are looking for elegance and a chic ambiente. O Ultra Lounge has a extensive collection of drinks and exotic cocktails, of all kinds. It has space for about 200 people and offers a great and personalized service to all its guests. It is run by the same group of the Dady'O and Dady Rock Bar. You can find O Ultra Lounge at km 9.5 of the Kukulcan Boulevard in the Hotel Zona of Cancun.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 33 33
PAT O'BRIAN'S CANCUN
Music: Jazz, Country, Rock, Piano
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Pat O'Brian's is located at the Flamingo Plaza, Local 223-226. It features a great view of the lagoon at one side of Cancun's Hotel Zone. This place was Pat O'Brien's first establishment outside of New Orleans and opened its doors in July 1991 in Cancun. Pat O'Brien's Cancun has three bars that are all helt in the design of the original place in New Orleans.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 11.5, Plaza Flamingo Local 223-226, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 0832
PERICOS CANCUN
Music: Mariachi
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Yaxchilan 71, SM-25, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 884 3152
PICANTE CANCUN
Music: Top 50, 90s, 80s
Type of place: Gay Bar
Description: This bar has been around in Cancun Mexico for almost 15 years now. Picante Bar is located downtown Cancun Mexico at Avenida Tulum, next to the Galerias Shopping Mall.
Address: Av. Tulum, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
PIRATES NIGHT CANCUN
Music: Raggae, Live
Type of place: Cruise
Description: Not available.
Address: Playa Langosta Dock, Paseo Kukulcan, km 5.5, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883-1488
PLANET HOLLYWOOD CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: The Cancun restaurant of the known chain. Planet Hollywood Cancun is located at km 11.5 of the Kukulcan Boulevard in Cancun's Hotel Zone, inside the Centro Commercial Plaza Flamingo.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 11.5, Plaza Flamingo, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 0527
ROMANCE CRUISE CANCUN
Music: Raggae, Live
Type of place: Cruise
Description: Not available.
Address: Fat Tuesday Marina, Paseo Kukulcan, km 7, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 861-9634
ROOTS CANCUN
Music: Live
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Tulipanes 26, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 884 2437
SEÑOR FROGS CANCUN
Music: Raggae, Top 50, Hip Hop, 70s, 80s, 90s
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: This is one of the most famous places in Cancun. It is a restaurant during the day. By night, Señor Frogs becomes a great nightclub. Señor Frogs is espacially famous for its fun contests and its dancefloor of sawdust. There are often live bands or Karaoke contests, and drinks from huge glasses. Señor Frogs has an indoor waterslide. Señor Frogs is located at km 9.5 of the Kukulcan Boulevard in the Zona Hotelera of Cancun.
Address: Paseo Kukulcán, km 9.5, Hotel Zone, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 1092
SLICES CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Centro Artesanal Coral Negro, Local 63, Paseo Kukulcan, km. 9.5, Hotel Zone, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 1877
SOLARIUM DELI & COFFEE CANCUN
Music: Live, Jazz
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: The Solarium deli & coffee is a 24 hours bar and restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hotel of Cancun. It is located at km 8.5 of the Kukulcan Boulevard in Cancun Mexico's Zona Hotelera. The Solarium deli & coffee bar offer a large variety of food and drinks and at night it converts in a great bar with live Jazz music.
Address: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Boulevard Kukulcan km 8.5, Hotel Zone, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: Not available.
TEQUILA BOOM CANCUN
Music: Rap, Hip Hop
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Tequila Boom is located at km 3.5 of the Kukulcan Boulevard in the Zona Hotelera of Cancun Mexico. This is a real Mexcan Cantine with a disco and a video bar. Tequila Boom has a laser show and good music. They also have funny shows from time to time. Tequila Boom is a great place to grab a few drinks. Definitely worth a visit.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 3.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 1152
TEQUILA SUNRISE CANCUN
Music: Top 50, Rock Pop
Type of place: Not available.
Description: Not available.
Address: Plaza Mayafair, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 1164
THE CITY CANCUN
Music: Top 50, 90s, 80s, Hip Hop, Raggae, Live
Type of place: Disco, Restaurant-Bar
Description: The City is located at km 9.5 of the Paseo Kukulcan in Cancun Mexico's Hotel Zone. This is one of the newest night clubs in Cancun Mexico. The City opened only in 2004 and has become quickly very popular. It is really four night clubs in one, including dining, dancing and bars, both indoors and outdoors. The city has a capacity for about 5000 guests, plus a beach party during the day to fit up to 15,000 guests. The city has all the high tech stuff one could think of, including a great laser show, fog, bubbles, a moveable dance floor and so on. The impressive building has a three-dimensional facade, resembling skyscraper towers of different kinds of architectures.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 9.5, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 848 8380
UP AND DOWN CANCUN
Music: Top 50, Rock Pop
Type of place: Disco, Restaurant-Bar
Description: This is actually two places in one. One is called "Up", the other is called "Down". Up is a Restaurant and Bar where you can sit and have a good conversation and a drink. Down is modern night club with all kinds of fantastic light shows and special effects. A great place to go. Up and Down is located at Boulevard Kukulcan, km 16, in Cancun's Hotel Zone.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 16, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 885 0867
WINNERS SPORTS BAR CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Sports
Description: This place is run by the same group that operates Dady Rock and Dady'O. They have a giant screen, 6 plasma screens, offer 8 satellite signals (check their program here), Pool tables, darts, chess, dominos, backgammon and everything else you would expect to find in a good sports bar. Winners Sports Bar is a great place to have a beer with friends and watch sports.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 9.5, Hotel Zone, Cancun Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883-33-33
XTABENTUN D'ANYELICA CANCUN
Music: Live
Type of place: Cantina Bar
Description: Not available.
Address: Tulipanes 18, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 887 1724
YUPPIEŽS CANCUN
Music: Rock Pop
Type of place: Sports
Description: Not available.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 9.5, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 0316
ZANDUNGA CANTINA BEACH CANCUN
Music: Top 50, Live, Mariachi
Type of place: Restaurant-Bar
Description: The Zandunga Cantina Beach & Mexican Grill is located at the Continental Plaza Hotel at km 11 of Cancun Mexico's Hotel Zone. They offer (almost) daily life shows of the acclaimed Ballet Folklorico of Cancun dancers.
Address: Paseo Kukulcan, km 11, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico
Telephone: +52 (998) 883 1022