12 greatest Sayulita bars to take a look at
Sayulita nightlife is essentially the most vibrant in Riviera Nayarit. Folks from San Pancho, Bucerias, and even Puerto Vallarta come right here simply to celebration. Relaxation assured that no matter night time you select to return right here, you’ll have an excellent time!
Hey Trisha! I’m visiting Sayulita and I can see that you just spent quite a lot of time there. Mexico has been a dream for me – there are various direct flights from Vancouver! I’d prefer to make mates throughout my keep. Are you able to please advocate one of the best of Sayulita nightlife? I do know there’s rather a lot however I need to go to the locations you went to! Thanks prematurely!
Madeleine Arnoux, Canada
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Hello Madeleine,
Thanks for reaching out! Sayulita nightlife may be very energetic and there’s all the time taking place from Monday to Friday. This pueblo is de facto small so the locations I’ll point out under could be simply reached by strolling.
Sayulita nightlife by no means fails, so there is no such thing as a distinction should you arrive on the weekend or not – one thing is all the time up! In the event you ever come right here, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I’ll purchase the primary spherical!
Xx,
Trisha
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Sayulita nightlife: greatest Sayulita bars to take a look at
Under are among the greatest bars for Sayulita nightlife. I included one of the best hours to go to as this city is energetic til the wee hours of the morning – it’s good to know the place to go on sure hours of the day.
1. Yambak (anytime, actually)
All roads result in Yambak. / Picture: @sayulitasocial
In the event you’re a beer fan, then Yambak’s is your home (like everybody else). Their beers are costlier than different bars as a result of they’ve their very own brewery contained in the bar however I might truthfully pay 60-80 MXN ($3 – $4 USD approx) for a pint of excellent beer.
Beer names embody Stoner’s Level and La Ticla, each are creatively depicting the Sayulita nightlife and vibe. My private favourite is the double IPA however drink with warning – the alcohol content material is simply too excessive, you’ll go out after 5 glasses!
Yambak can also be in entrance of the plaza so it’s an excellent place to satisfy individuals. Their seating association (standing, slightly) makes individuals collect and mingle your complete night time.
That is the place you’ll meet Sayulita locals, too! Under are some necessary info that you have to find out about Yambak:
Basic celebration really feel: Standing, all the time busy. That is the place everybody goes since it’s conveniently situated by the plaza. You’ll meet everybody right here!
Music: techno, funk, rock. They invite quite a lot of DJs each weekend
Greatest day to go: Daily however they’ve a 2 for 1 promo on native beers each Tuesday so everybody on the town can be right here early.
Drinks: Yambak specializes on beers however additionally they have all kinds of drinks.
Costs: craft beer begins at $4 USD (should attempt). Nationwide beers at $1.76 USD (bank card accepted)
2. Don Pato (midnight onwards)
Bar Don Pato may be very spacious! This was the day when our buddy Dani first went on stage for Karaoke night time! / Sayulita, 2019
I keep in mind being at Don Pato daily throughout my first month in Sayulita. That is the place everybody finally ends up at night time as a result of one thing is going on nightly! In case you are out of choices and on the lookout for one thing to do after midnight, Don Pato is your home!
Mondays (Salsa night time): each Monday, there’s a dwell band enjoying salsa at Don Pato. I actually love this band because it’s not quite common to discover a salsa bar with a dwell salsa band in Mexico.
It’s extra of a particular occasions night time factor however in Sayulita, it’s each Monday! This night time isn’t solely for individuals who dance salsa professionally but it surely’s for everybody!
In the event you don’t know the right way to dance salsa, properly, be at liberty to bop with any Mexican you’ll come throughout and also you’ll be taught!
Tuesdays (Open mic night time): are you able to sing? Even should you can’t, join open mic nights at Don Pato each Tuesday! Everybody will cheer for you anyway.
Don’t fear – I do know all of those individuals. Although there are nights in Don Pato the place I’ve footage with individuals I don’t know!
It’s not a karaoke machine as you think about however a dwell band will attempt their greatest to play the music you need to sing. So long as you could have the notes (which you’ll be able to simply Google), they may play it for you!
Wednesdays and Fridays (Rock night time): Love Rock? Best hits are performed by an excellent Mexican rock band at Don Pato’s each Tuesday. You may even request for a music!
Thursdays (Funk night time): Funk music is changing into larger and larger in Mexico so if you’re a fan, Thursday is your day!
Saturdays (cumbia): one other spherical of dancing for the week the place Don Pato both invitations a dwell cumbia band or performs cumbia all night time. That is very completely different from salsa so come over and be taught Shakira’s favourite dance!
Sundays (reggae): Chill tunes on Sundays however you too can get drunk.
Basic celebration really feel: The place is tremendous large and has a dance flooring. Everybody comes right here because it’s open til the wee hours of the morning
Music: will depend on the day. Don Pato has thematic nights
Greatest day to go: Daily is an effective day! Everybody comes right here anyway. You’ll meet lots of people right here. It’s additionally good subsequent to Yambak so that you’ll know when one thing’s taking place
Drinks: All kinds of drinks
Costs: Cocktails begin at $5 USD. Nationwide beers at $2 USD (bank card accepted)
3. Cava (chill nights however late-nights)
A small mezcaleria in Sayulita, Cava has over 50+ kinds of Mezcal to select from, hailing from completely different elements of Mexico like Puebla and Oaxaca.
My private favourite right here is the Marta e Ines, a mezcal base drink made by Miguel, one of the best bartender on the town who additionally occurs to be a buddy.
When in Cava, search for my buddy Miguel – one of the best bartender on the town!
The watermelon mezcal is fascinating, too. Cava is a spot to go whenever you desire a ‘chill’ celebration. The place is de facto small so only some individuals can come however when it will get packed, it’s a mini celebration for 35 individuals.
Some days, we don’t need to be as social. Yambak and Pato’s are for these large nights however in order for you a small celebration night time, Cava is the place.
Basic celebration really feel: Chill, sit-down. When it’s packed, everybody dances inside.
Music: will depend on the bartender. Once I’m right here, they let me put my very own music!
Greatest day to go: Daily, whenever you really feel like ingesting however don’t need to socialize as a lot
Drinks: Mezcal cocktails and 100+ kinds of Mezcal. In addition they have beers however they aren’t Corona, Pacifico, or Victoria. Their beer suppliers are from the opposite group, Tecate.
Costs: Cocktails begin at $5 USD. Nationwide beers at $1.50 USD (bank cards accepted)
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4. Sayulita plaza (anytime, actually)
The Sayulita plaza is all the time an ideal place for solo feminine vacationers. You’ll meet lots of people right here!
The Sayulita plaza is one of the best place to people-watch. Many locals make this their assembly level and when you find yourself broke however nonetheless need to celebration, you should purchase a 6-pack beer from the shop ($5 USD), sit right here, and nonetheless have enjoyable!
The primary time I explored Sayulita nightlife, that is the place I met lots of people and finally turned mates with them!
Not solely that you may observe the native life within the Sayulita plaza but it surely’s additionally situated in entrance of the busiest celebration bars like Yambak and Don Pato’s. Since each these bars are all the time full, the individuals find yourself sitting by the plaza.
The streets between the plaza and the bars are all the time full of individuals so even should you don’t go contained in the bars, you received’t be not noted!
The plaza is nice for individuals who need to celebration however desires to draw back from the massive crowds. Mates who follow social distancing nonetheless celebration however they simply keep within the plaza.
In the event you’re the kind, you don’t need to isolate – simply go to the plaza!
5. Coco’s Seashore Membership (after midnight or day ingesting spot)
Coco’s Seashore Membership is open through the day for meals, drinks, and lounging by the seaside however it’s extra common for its weekend events. On Fridays, they put Cumbia and so they even invite DJs and dwell bands to play cumbia tunes.
On at the present time, they’ve a door cost of 30 Mexican pesos ($1.5 USD) however I’m actually unsure if this value is for all.
Coco’s Seashore Membership is all the time packed for Cumbia and Salsa nights. They carry dwell bands!
I can solely say that this can be a native value as I’ve heard completely different tales from gringo mates who mentioned they have been charged extra. Higher follow your Spanish!
On Saturdays, it’s “drink all you possibly can” for the women! I’ve been in a type of girls’ nights and man, the drinks are actually free-flowing for the women!
Basic celebration really feel: Dance flooring, busy, too many individuals. But it surely’s by the seaside so it’s an open construction
Music: I solely come right here once they have large events on Fridays. Normally it’s cumbia and salsa
Greatest day to go: Friday. You can even go on girls night time when drinks are free however I feel they modified the day for that
Drinks: All kinds of drinks
Costs: Coco’s cowl a door cost that comes with two beers. Drinks costs are somewhat bit increased than the opposite bars on this record (money solely)
6. Atico (pre-game)
It received’t be troublesome to identify Atico as a result of their seats are positioned on the road. Apart from that, Atico’s facade is a uniquely-designed bar of rustic wooden.
There’s additionally a bar chair that’s a swing (I attempted it myself, it wasn’t comfy particularly whenever you’re drunk).
Atico’s sophistication will make you’re feeling it’s not budget-friendly however attempt sitting down and watching their dwell bands – there’s a chill vibe Atico emanates that can make you need to keep all night time.
Basic celebration really feel: Sit-down, by the road, dwell bands
Music: Reside bands! Atico is understood for this so if you wish to hear dwell music, that is the place!
Greatest day to go: Wednesdays. Atico brings nice bands daily however Wednesdays are one of the best!
Drinks: All kinds of drinks however attempt their margaritas and cocktails!
Costs: A beer begins at $1.70 USD. Cocktails begin at $5.50 USD (bank cards accepted)
7. Aaleyah’s (for an genuine Mexican expertise)
Get a huge-ass michelada at Aaleyah’s for less than 65 MXN ($3.29 USD). Every time somebody asks me the place to get michelada on the town, I all the time advocate Aaleyah’s not solely due to the beneficiant drink measurement but in addition the best way they do it.
Aaleyah is an establishment in Sayulita and you’ll find extra locals hanging out right here than vacationers.
Apart from low-cost drinks, additionally they serve good Mexican meals like enchiladas, avocado and chips, tacos, and lots of extra! Consider all of the Mexican meals that you just need to attempt – they’re all served at Aaleyah’s!
The ambiance on this restaurant can also be tremendous Mexican so count on a standard expertise.
Basic celebration really feel: Very Mexican and really native! Foreigners who lived right here for years additionally hang around right here rather a lot
Music: Mexican
Greatest day to go: Daily however they’re closed each Tuesday
Drinks: All kinds of drinks however their greatest drink is the michelada!
Costs: In comparison with the others on this record, drinks are cheaper at Aaleyah’s (money solely)
8. Le Zouave (pre-game)
Elegant Le Zouave is all the time an ideal place for wine and cocktails. / Picture: @sayulitasocial
Zouave is somewhat nook in between Yambak and Cava. You received’t miss it due to its loud pink and Moroccan-like construction. It seems like an upper-class bar however most individuals who hang around listed below are expats.
Zouave has a pleasant set-up inside however additionally they have excessive tables and chairs and out of doors for individuals watching.
I like coming to Zouave for chill nights (like Cava). You already know, these days whenever you simply need to see mates and not likely celebration arduous.
Nevertheless, because it’s proper subsequent to Yambak and Cava, it’s all the time arduous to withstand after 2 margaritas!
Basic celebration really feel: Chill, avenue socialization
Music: Regardless of the bartender likes. You received’t hear quite a lot of music because you’re going to take a seat by the road. This can be a very busy avenue
Greatest day to go: Daily is a superb day for Zouave!
Drinks: All kinds of drinks however their greatest drink is the margarita
Costs: Margaritas begin at $5 USD. A glass of wine is at $6 USD (money solely)
9. El Barrilito (anytime, actually)
What I like about Barrilito is that I can sit down with mates and on the identical time, socialize!
Let’s name Barrilito the coolness model of Yambak. It has a really comparable set-up as they’re on the identical avenue however Barrilito is means smaller.
Folks come right here any time of the day as a result of their seats are organized in a means that allows you to individuals watch. That is situated in a really busy avenue in Sayulita (actually in entrance of the plaza) so that you received’t miss it.
I’d usually go to Barrilito when Yambak is full or if there’s a DJ enjoying. This bar is de facto small and might get actually crowded every time they bring about DJs.
One of the best seat of the home is the seats going through the plaza however should you come late, it is extremely doubtless that these seats are already taken. You may all the time order a drink right here and sit on the plaza when it’s full.
However I do hope you’ll have the Barrilito expertise!
Basic celebration really feel: Chill, sit-down with mates, generally loud when there’s a DJ
Music: Will depend on the day however you received’t hear it because you’re actually subsequent to the road
Greatest day to go: Daily!!! Barrilito is a should!
Drinks: All kinds of drinks however their greatest drink is the margarita
Costs: Beers are cheaper in Barrilito than Yambak (money solely)
10. Lucid (dwell band, after hours)
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If you wish to be away from the loopy plaza nightlife (Yambak, Barrilito, Zouave, Pato, and so forth), Lucid is situated near the seaside and away from the bustling city.
Lucid can also be a small place and is nice for pre-drinks however to inform you the reality, I solely go to Lucid when there’s a dwell band or a giant celebration. I spent Christmas Eve in 2020 right here and it was a lot enjoyable!
My favourite drink to order in Lucid is their strawberry margarita. They’ve all kinds of drinks however they concentrate on cocktails.
Lucid additionally brings DJs from time to time however dwell bands are extra frequent right here. And oh, additionally they have sport nights for individuals who simply need to socialize in a small group setting.
Basic celebration really feel: Chill, sit-down with mates, generally loud when there’s a DJ and occasions
Music: Seashore tunes, reggae, funk – they play all kinds of music!
Greatest day to go: Daily is a superb day. You can even day drink at Lucid!
Drinks: All kinds of drinks however their greatest drink is the margarita
Costs: Margaritas begin at $5 USD. In addition they have beers at $1.50 USD (money solely)
11. Escondido Bar
I vote Bar Escondido as one of the best bar on the town for chill nights and small gathering with mates.
Escondido means “hidden” in Spanish. Absolutely, Bar Escondido matches that branding. Situated within the steep streets of Gringo Hill, Bar Escondido is a type of bars which can be all the time there however you received’t really feel that they’re there.
Typically, you’ll really feel that socialization is an excessive amount of and but you could have the urge to drink – Bar Escondido’s is certainly the precise place for that temper.
Proper subsequent to Barrilito, Bar Escondido prides itself as a cocktail bar. The seats are very stylish and though it seems small from the skin, surprisingly, it could possibly match lots of people!
In addition they maintain occasions every now and then however that is extremely advisable to the non-party individuals of Sayulita.
Basic celebration really feel: Chill, sit-down with mates
Music: funk, gentle music
Greatest day to go: Once you really feel prefer it’s a ‘chill night time’
Drinks: They’ve all kinds of drinks however come right here for coktails – they’re actually good! (bank cards accepted)
Costs: Cocktails at $7 USD
12. Selina Sayulita (DJs, after hours)
Selina is a well-liked hostel chain in Mexico and Latin America. They solely opened in 2020 however already made an impression on the town due to their fixed occasions.
I feel they maintain occasions virtually daily! Through the lockdown, Selina was the one place open after the curfew (they’d a curfew license) so this was the place to be after midnight.
You could not select Selina as your lodging in Sayulita due to its loud events however quite a lot of younger foreigners visiting Sayulita discover staying right here handy.
Pool events, rave events, and any kind of events – Selina Sayulita has established its model because the go-to place for whenever you don’t know what to do within the wee hours of the morning. They carry quite a lot of DJs, too!
Sayulita nightlife ideas
Tuesdays are two for one in Yambak
I convey my canine Lola every time I’m going out. In Sayulita bars, canine are all the time welcome!
Tuesday is a compulsory Yambak day! You’ll get a 2 drinks for the value of 1 (given that you just order the identical). Nationwide beers and all kinds of liquors are included within the 2 for 1 besides their artisanal beers.
All people leads to Yambak sooner or later however throughout Tuesdays, individuals come additional early. Which completely means the entire city will observe and there can be after-parties.
Be careful for secret jungle events
Sayulita is large on jungle events. Usually unannounced, there is no such thing as a means so that you can hear about these events should you don’t know an area or should you’re not staying in a hostel.
As Sayulita is a small city (and given that you’re an especially pleasant individual), you’ll most likely hear about these Sayulita nightlife jungle events via DJs and bar managers.
Is Sayulita a celebration city?
ABSOLUTELY. Sayulita is loud and other people from the coast of Riviera Nayarit come right here simply to celebration. Foreigners and vacationers who select Sayulita as their journey vacation spot already know that this city is for partying.
The streets of Sayulita solely begin to be flocked by individuals by 10:30:00 pm. Sayulita bars and golf equipment shut at 3:00 am as per the city ordinance however many individuals proceed to the after events of their hostels, native houses, and even by the seaside.
Sayulita nightlife actually will depend on who you might be with and in the event that they know the place to go. As a result of low-cost and direct flights from main Canadian cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, the vast majority of the guests listed below are Canadians, adopted by People.
There are quite a lot of Europeans, too. On weekends, count on a flood of Mexicans in all of the bars as Guadalajara is barely 4 hours away from Sayulita. That is the closest seaside city of their metropolis and so they all the time come for the weekend.
How a lot is a beer in Sayulita Mexico?
Regular beer costs in Sayulita bars price round 40 Mexican pesos ($2.35 USD). At this value, you will get a bottle of Corona, Victoria, and Pacifico – the commonest Mexican beer manufacturers not solely in Sayulita bars however throughout Mexico.
Cocktails can vary from 100 – 150 Mexican pesos (from $5 USD approx). A 6-pack beer in an area retailer prices $7 USD.
Is it secure to stroll in Sayulita at night time?
Police are patrolling in all places so should you suppose that Sayulita has a really vulgar drug scene, you’re mistaken. These policemen are all the time looking for gringos who will do the mistaken issues to allow them to be milked for cash.
I lived a few 7-minute stroll from the plaza (proper in direction of the Punta Mita freeway) and I used to be by no means harmed even when I used to be strolling at 4:00 am.
🫨 How loud is Sayulita?
The plaza space is the loudest and there are additionally many lodging situated in that space the place you possibly can hear the noise as much as the wee hours of the morning.
Actually, loud is an icon of Mexico so many elements of the nation have blaring music til 5:00 am which may be very regular in Mexican houses.
One of the best factor to do is to verify how far your lodging is from the plaza and also you’ll discover out if you may be affected by this noise.
My home was a 10-min stroll in direction of Punta de Mita freeway and I significantly chosen that space so I can be removed from the noise. I work from home so this was crucial for me when discovering residences wherever I select to dwell.
Is Sayulita nonetheless cool?
I lived right here again in 2018 and it was tremendous cool – much less crowded, fewer vacationers, and no short-term residents round. As a result of I’ve my enterprise in Sayulita, I nonetheless go to often even when I now dwell in Cabo.
I personally really feel that Sayulita remains to be cool however too many trash issues that lead to environmental points that the city doesn’t handle.
Can you employ USD in Sayulita?
No, not in all institutions. Pesos remains to be most well-liked in Sayulita. They are going to settle for your USD however they offers you a decrease price.
For instance, if the present price is 17 pesos to $1 USD, they may trade your cash for 14 pesos or much less. It’s nonetheless greatest to convey money when touring to Sayulita
Trisha is a type of individuals who left their comfy life to journey the world and study life. Her fashion is to remain in a single place she likes for 3 months (or extra) to know what it feels prefer to eat, prepare dinner, communicate, and sleep in one other tradition that isn’t hers. She’d prefer to consider she’s not historically touring however she simply chooses to be someplace else on a regular basis. In no specific order, her favourite cities on this planet are Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Hong Kong, Mexico Metropolis, and Tel Aviv.
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