Bars and nightlife in Sayulita
Mezcal bars, beach bars at sunset, live bands off the plaza and DJ nights. Bars in town close at 3am, and weekends are loud around Centro.
Start here · Centro (Plaza) · 1 min from the plaza
Sayulita Public House
The pub on the plaza, with tables outside and a second floor looking over the square: four big screens showing whatever game is on, Angus burgers and wings from MX$240, poutine for the Canadians, and a long tequila and mezcal list. Kitchen until 11pm.
What to know
- A town rule closes bars at 3am, so the late crowd tends to move on to after-parties. psimonmyway.com
- Drinks are cheap by beach-town standards: a national beer costs about US$1.50 to 2 in bars, a craft pint 60 to 80 pesos, and cocktails about US$5 to 7. psimonmyway.com
- Happy hours usually fall in the late afternoon, with margaritas or micheladas from around 50 pesos. whereandwander.com
- From June to October nightlife is much quieter, and some bars cut their hours or close for the season. psimonmyway.com
La Katrina Restaurant & Bar
Tequila bar with a big selection and tastings, sports on TV, smoked wings and ceviche. Check your order and bill.
Hidden Cove Tiki Hut
Sayulita's one tiki bar, tucked down Calle Gaviotas near the arroyo: Hawaiian decor, rum cocktails in tiki mugs and pupu starters from about MX$160. Come for the 5 to 7pm happy hour with appetizers.
Maddux Sports Bar
Friendly sports bar in the middle of town with good drinks, pub food and a resident dog.
Aloha Sayulita
Small two-storey bar a few steps from the beach, with tuna sashimi and ceviche at good prices. Takes cards.
Latitude 20 Sayulita
Nightlife hub with live bands, karaoke, open mic and a Sunday country night. Drinks run pricier than elsewhere.
Pineapple Paradise
Casual bar with bold, spicy food like patatas bravas and Mexican pierogies. Drink specials, sports, live music and Wednesday karaoke.
Samadhi Zen Garden
Small, welcoming corner bar and restaurant with great-value drinks and passion fruit margaritas.
Barrilito Sayulita
Cozy bar on the plaza with a balcony over the square; a relaxed spot for a drink and people-watching from midday to midnight.
Don Pato
The long-running upstairs bar on Calle Marlín, up a spiral staircase off the plaza: two levels with an open deck over the dance floor, live bands most nights and a DJ on Fridays. It fills after 10pm and stays open until 3am, 4am at weekends.
El tigre
Small upstairs bar next to the pool hall, looking over the plaza; known for snacks with drinks and a good view of plaza life.
Bar Le Zouave
Bohemian lounge bar inside the Moroccan-styled Petit Hotel Hafa, with low music, creative margaritas and well-made classics. Good for a quiet drink.
Mucho Bueno
Evening bar on José Mariscal with a DJ, attentive service and 2-for-1 drinks on Thursdays.
YamBak Sayulita
Brewpub on Marlín pouring its own beers, including IPAs, plus cocktails like a tamarind-vodka drink. Quiet early, busy late when the DJ starts; you can bring in tacos from nearby.
Aria Lounge
Late-night cocktail lounge on Calle José Mariscal near the plaza, open from 9:30pm until the early hours Thursday to Sunday, with a shorter Monday session.
Cantarito
Cocktail bar on Delfines 7 per our dataset.
Bar el Mezcalito
Tiny mezcal bar on Gaviotas with live music and room for a few couples to dance salsa; the crowd spills out to sidewalk tables.
Atico Hookah Bar
Café by day and hookah bar by night on José Mariscal, with live bands most evenings, swing seats at the bar and a few vegan plates like jackfruit nachos. Street-side, so expect traffic noise.
BOA
A small, music-first cocktail bar on José Mariscal, open Thursday to Saturday from 7pm into the small hours, with DJs, karaoke and party nights. Come after dinner for a cocktail and stay for the music; it gets loud.
Cava
Small mezcalería on Av. Revolución with dozens of mezcals from Oaxaca, Puebla and beyond, plus pulque and fresh-juice cocktails from skilled bartenders. Open late.
Wild Iris Bar
Small cocktail bar on Gaviota known for fresh-fruit margaritas; the pineapple-basil is the favorite.
Punto Cantaro
Bar on Manuel N. Navarrete 3-5 per our dataset.
Bar Sanctum
Wine, cocktail and tapas bar on Avenida Revolución, with live music and a separate cigar lounge.
Coco's Beach Club
Thatched-roof beach club on the main beach with loungers on the sand and a roof deck over the surf; fish tacos, tostadas, black aguachile and burgers. A per-person minimum spend covers the loungers.
Tip: Staying somewhere quiet? The north side and the hills are calmer at night.
Written by sayulita.co from our own research, checked October 2026; nothing here is paid for. Owners can claim their place to add photos and hours.