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Best Bars For A Business Drink In Mexico City

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For guests in Mexico City on business, finding a venue that fits the balance between work and play can be tricky. Luckily, there are a bunch of bars in the city that are clean, classy and fun, making them the perfect place to unwind with co-workers or impress a client. So don't spend the entire trip in the board room, get out there and enjoy some Mexican tequilas and wines.

Condesa DF
Av. Veracruz 102
Cuauhtemoc, Condesa, 06700
Ciudad de Mexico, D.F., Mexico
+ 52 55 5241 2600
www.condesadf.com

Many bars in Mexico City, especially in the crowded downtown neighborhoods, are dedicated to young urbanites that like to dance and drink the night away. These bars are probably not the best setting in which to conduct business. So for business people that need a bar quiet enough to hear each other but modern and hip enough to be fun, Condesa DF is the perfect solution. Condesa DF is also a hotel bar, making it the perfect meeting spot if this is the hotel at which colleagues are staying. The bar, built in 1928, features an art deco vibe and an outdoor terrace. The bar is known for its tasty, creative drink specials and its fresh made sushi. Try a mojito on the terrace with your coworkers and enjoy the beauty of Mexico City after work.

Habita
Av. Presidente Masaryk 201
Miguel Hidalgo, Polanco, 11560
Ciudad de Mexico, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5282 3100
www.hotelhabita.com

For people staying in or near the high-end Polanco district of Mexico City, Habita is a great place to grab drinks with coworkers. Habita is actually a boutique hotel, but its bar stands on its own because it is on a gorgeous, funky rooftop with a lap pool that looks amazing at night. This bar is a bit more high-energy than Condesa, and there are often many young people grabbing drinks here before they go out dancing. The swanky atmosphere and positive vibe of this bar makes it a good place to go if you're looking to blow off a little steam. The bar's decor is "smart and contemporary," making it a stylish choice if you're looking to impress potential business partners.

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Jules Basement
Julio Verne 93,
Miguel Hidalgo, Zona Polanco, 11550
Ciudad de Mexico, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5280 1278
www.julesbasement.com

Adventurous types will be more drawn to spending time at Jules Basement, a Mexican-style speakeasy. The bar's decor is "modern and theatrical" which adds a fun element to the evening without going to a loud club or overcrowded bar. Jules Basement is very hip and is known for its 1920s-inspired drinks featuring gin and mezcal. It is a great place to grab a martini or champagne, but if you prefer local beers, that is totally fine too. This place will satisfy a variety of tastes and is great for multi-age groups. It also serves food, and tacos may be just the trick to feeling better after a day of serious work. However, Jules Basement is a popular destination so make sure to call ahead and make a reservation.

La Opera Bar
5 de Mayo 10
Cuauhtémoc, 06010
Ciudad de Mexico, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5512 8959
www.barlaopera.com

La Opera Bar is the perfect venue for Mexico City first-timers because it is the most famous and historic bar in the city. It opened in 1876 and is one of the country's oldest continually running bars. The bar has a revolutionary Mexican feel with dark wood, leather and tiled floors. In fact, Pancho Villa once drank at this bar and shot a gun into the ceiling - the bullet hole is still there! Head to this bar, sip on tequila and get lost in Mexican history and legends.

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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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