Puebla is a central Mexican state anchored by Puebla de Zaragoza, a UNESCO World Heritage colonial capital famous for baroque Talavera-tiled churches, the birthplace of mole poblano, and the site of the 1862 Battle of Puebla that gave rise to Cinco de Mayo. Just west of the capital, the town of Cholula holds the Great Pyramid of Tlachihualtepetl, the largest pyramid by volume on Earth, while the twin volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl dominate the state's western skyline.
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
La Pasita
Known for: century-old cantina serving the house-made raisin liqueur that gives it its name
5 Oriente 602, Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue.
Bar Los Lavaderos
Known for: bar set inside a restored colonial-era communal washhouse
Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue.
Áttico 303
Known for: rooftop restaurant-bar with direct views of Puebla Cathedral
Hotel Casa Rosa, Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue.
Banyan Tree Puebla Rooftop Bar
Known for: rooftop pool bar with panoramic historic-center and volcano views
Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue.
La Purificadora Rooftop Bar
Known for: converted 19th-century water-purification plant with a rooftop pool bar
Callejón de la 10 Norte 802, Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue.
Casareyna Bar
Known for: boutique hotel courtyard bar inside a restored 17th-century mansion
6 Poniente 301, Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue.
Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía Rooftop Bar
Known for: antique-filled boutique hotel bar overlooking the Callejón de los Sapos
6 Sur 304, Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue.
Selina Puebla Rooftop Bar
Known for: hostel rooftop bar with weekend live DJ sets
3 Poniente 502, Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue.
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.