Cheesemaker at heart? In this list you will find the best breweries in the CDMX; unmissable places for craft beer lovers. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know about styles, because these are the perfect places to get into the world of beer and find a beer that suits your personality and tastes. Continue reading.
1. Wow tap
In Colonia San Rafael there is a tap room with a cause. Guau Tap is a project of Cerveza Apolo that was born with the objective of raising funds to rescue abandoned tenderloins. In addition to the great chela you’ll find here, this brewery donates 20% of their profits to adoption shelters and dog assistance.
It also creates campaigns and dissemination channels to talk about the importance of animal care. Of course, this tap is pet friendly. There are two main and very doggy beers: Black IPA and Happy Lager with tropical aromas. They also have brunch and delicious breakfasts, plus a casual atmosphere to have fun with your friends.
⏰ Monday to Thursday from 14:30 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday from 14:30 to 23:00, Sunday 11:00 to 18:00.
📍Guillermo Prieto 45-Loc. 1A, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
2. Principia
One of the most atmospheric breweries in CDMX is Principia. The place creates a bohemian atmosphere that combines with the modern and complies in terms of good music and chela, can you ask more from life? Here is a terrace where you can drink your beer outdoors, plus you can be in this Zone with your dog.
In the beer menu you will find a wide variety of styles; from lager, PALE ALE and IPA, to wheat beer and blonde ale. The best thing is that there is also a great selection of snacks, tickets and pizzas.
⏰ Monday to Wednesday from 18:00 to 23:30. Thursday from 18:00 to 1:00, Friday from 17:00 to 2:00, Saturday from 14:00 to 2:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 20:00.
📍Magdalena 311. Del Valle Norte, Benito Juarez.
3. Yeccan
One of our favorite tap rooms in CDMX is, without a doubt, Yeccan. It is a cozy brewery where you will taste recipes of the house and collaborations with other breweries. It’s a super relaxed and nice place to share with your friends and with your partner. Because yes, during the night Yeccan becomes an intimate and romantic place with a lighting that will conquer your date.
We love that here there is signature food and, on some occasions, the kitchen is taken over by great chefs who delight diners and beer lovers. We recommend ordering the parmesan potatoes or the mc & cheese chicharrón norteño to go with your chela.
⏰Monday and Thursday from 16:00 to 00:00, Tuesday and Wednesday from 16:00 to 23:00. Friday and Saturday from 16:00 to 1:00 and Sunday from 16:00 to 22:00.
chiapas 208, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
4. Lager Bar
An acclaimed brewery and very much liked by the chilangos: Hercules Lager Bar. Yes, the Querétaro brewery has a drinking and social center in Mexico City. You will taste classic and wild house beers: Faro, Caballo Blanco, Hombre Pájaro and Maibock are some of the chelas that grace the menu.
The architecture and seating arrangements make for a fun environment where it is easy to make new friends. Undoubtedly, one of the must-visit bars in Mexico City.
⏰Tuesday and Wednesday from 13:00 to 23:30, Thursday and Saturday from 13:00 to 00:00. Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00.
📍Campeche 322, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc
5. Kas Brewery
Inside the Plaza Estación shopping mall, in Coyoacán, you will find a brewery worth visiting: Kas Brewery. It is one of the most beautiful breweries in CDMX where you will find a variety of craft beers with many style options.
What we like most is that the menu is designed to be paired with the chelas. Don’t worry, you are just starting out in the world of craft beer or just want to have a good time; here are experts who will guide you to find the notes and flavors that match your personality.
⏰Monday to Wednesday from 14:00 to 22:00. Thursday to Saturday from 16:00 to 2:00.
📍 Miguel Ángel de Quevedo 279, local 4, Oxtopulco, Coyoacán.
6. Water Monster Warehouse
One of the most famous breweries in CDMX could not be left out of this list. Monstruo de Agua, a Colectivo Axolote label , was born as a way to promote the protection of axolotls, an endangered species. The brewing plant of this chela is made with rainwater collected in restored steel tanks. Yes, you will taste beers with a sustainable mission and vision.
Although there are many Montruo de Agua consumption points in the City, they have their own beer bar in the Condesa. It is a place with a relaxed atmosphere and design that combines industrial with greenery. Perfect for a get-together with your friends or partner
⏰Tuesdays 10:00 to 22:00. Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.
📍Ámsterdam 46, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc.
7. Cossack
One of the first craft beers in Mexico: Cossack. This brand has been in the market for more than 20 years, so they not only offer flavor, but also experience. In many of the breweries of CDMX you will find different styles of this brand; their specialty is to create malty and delicious beers. Some of them are Coyota, Café Tacobar e Indomitable Burger.
However, Cosaco has its own bar that functions as a pop up: El Armadillo. It opens occasionally to celebrate events or to introduce new chelas. We recommend that you keep an eye on their social networks for opening dates. A secret recommendation: try Roja de Cosaco with fruity notes, then thank us.
⏰Occasionally.
📍Insurgentes Sur 571, Nápoles, Benito Juárez.
8. I want Chela
If you are looking for a place to buy craft beer, Quiero Chela is the best option. Here you will find jewels of different styles, brands and flavors. It is truly a beer paradise.
But, there is not only “to go”, but it also works as a tap room or consumption center, so you can enjoy your beer in the place and accompany it with a good snack. Fun fact: there are also meads and they are delicious.
⏰ Monday to Wednesday 14:30 to 22:30. Thursday to Saturday 14:30 to 00:00.
📍Ignacio Manuel Altamirano 70, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
9. Morenos Tasting Room
In a bohemian and romantic place you will drink delicious beer. Morenos Tasting Room is a brewery that shines for its variety of styles. You will taste the house beers (pale ales, ipas and dipas), as well as collaborations with other breweries.
Their specialty and mission is to make beers with large quantities of hops that reach different parts of the country. This project was promoted by brothers Ernesto and Rodrigo Mora with the objective of creating beverages that unite families and friends. In this tap room, besides drinking, you will taste delicacies such as ceviches, aguachiles and tacos. Cheers!
⏰Monday to Wednesday from 16:00 to 00:00, Thursday and Friday from 16:00 to 2:00, Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 and Sunday from 12.00 to 17:00.
chiapas 173, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
10. Malta fever
An entire beer laboratory. Fiebre de Malta is one of the best options to drink craft beer in CDMX. The Roma branch has 24 keys, that is, 24 kegs of beer. We love that, although you can have your chela the classic way, you will also find beer-based cocktails.
In addition, tickets are available, hamburgers and other delicacies to accompany your visit. The facilities of this place will make you feel very comfortable.
⏰Monday to Wednesday from 13:00 to 00:00. Thursday to Saturday from 13:00 to 1:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 23:00.
río Lerma 156, Cuauhtémoc, Cuauhtémoc.
11. Cyprez Brewery
Among the breweries with the most good ondez in the CDMX is Cervecera Cyprez. This is a brand that produces its own chela and that you can enjoy in a tap roop with a lot of atmosphere; there are canned and online options.
Lager, IPA, Belgian dark strong ale, stout, pale ale, black gose and red ale are just some of the styles they have. It should be noted that in 2023, Cyprez was awarded as the best brewery of the year by Copa Cervezas Pacifico.
342 Tonalá St., Roma Sur, Cuauhtémoc.
📍Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14:00 to 22:30. Saturday from 12:30 to 22:30 and Sunday from 13:30 to 19:00.