Nightlife in Guadalajara

12 clubs, live music venues and late-night spots in Guadalajara.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Do
Atlas Country Club
One of the best courses in Guadalajara is an 18-hole course designed by Joe Finger. Caddies are required and visitor greens fees often include the caddie service.
Mon-Fri 07:00 - 21:00, but check weekend hours, which may be much shorter
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Bar Américas
Popular techno nightclub that doesn't really get rolling until after 2am. Young, trendy crowd.
Thu-Mon 12:00 - 07:00, Wed 20:00 - 00:00
Eat
Casa Bariachi
Upscale restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine including grilled meats and regional specialties. Elegant dining room with live music provided by roving mariachis.
Daily 13:00 - 03:00M$500
Do
Club de Golf Santa Anita
Classic 18-hole course with hills, long fairways, and a challenging final 4 holes. Facilities include a driving range, putting greens, a pro shop, a clubhouse with an upscale dining room, and outdoor patios to relax with a drink, enjoying the scenery.
Tue-Sun 11:00 - 19:00, closed Mon
Do
El Cielo Country Club
Affordable greens fees combined with challenging elevation drops and spectacular scenery with backgrounds of the city skyline and the nearby mountain ranges make this one of the most popular courses for visiting golfers.
Tue-Sun 07:00 - 19:00, closed Mon
Drink
El Primer Piso
A lively and fun jazz bar with good music, good food and a red upholstered ceiling are trademarks.
Tue-Sat 19:30-01:00
Buy
Galerías Guadalajara
Guadalajara's biggest mall is at the intersection of Avenidas Vallarta and Rafael Sanzio. It houses Guadalajara's biggest multiplex cinema, with 20 THX projection rooms and 4 VIP rooms. Has multi-level parking ramps as well as more than 1 km² of open parking space shared with a Wal-Mart and a Sam's Club. Served by bus routes 25, 47 and 629.
Daily 11ː00-21ː00
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Hudson Bar
Cool, old-school style bar with live music and a rooftop bar.
Tue-Thu 13:00 - 01:00, Fri-Sat 13:00 - 02:30, closed Sun
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Mayas Bar
This laid-back place in downtown Zapopan features food, drink and occasional live music.
Sun-Thu 10ː00-01ː00, Sat Sun 10ː00-03ː00
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Salón del Bosque
Upscale, laid-back atmosphere featuring live jazz and bossa nova.
Mon Tue Sat 13:00-23:00, Wed-Fri 13:00-01:00
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Urban Live
Lively club playing with live bands playing rock in both English and Spanish.
Fri-Sat 20:30 - 03:00, closed Sun-Thu
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Grand Fiesta Americana Guadalajara Country Club
Try the rooftop bar here if you feel like something unique.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Guadalajara (CC BY-SA 4.0).