GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Apaches is a small bar in the middle of all of the action on Olas Altas in Old Town Vallarta. It’s a casual gay bar, originally leaning toward lesbians, but now popular with everyone. The specialty is martinis but everything is good. Most of the action in this bar is at the hand full of tables on the street. One of the liveliest bars on Olas Altas, not counting the overpowering Andale’s, which it is adjacent to. Prices are moderate: 45 pesos for cocktails, 55 pesos for margaritas, 25 pesos for cervezas. Good quality drinks.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADDRESS: Olas Altas 439 – 443, Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Old Town
• WEBSITE: None
• EMAIL: apaches2000 @ yahoo.com
• PHONE: 322 222-5235, 322 222-4004
• HOURS/DAYS: 5 pm to 2 am, Daily
• HAPPY HOUR: (2 for 1) 5 to 7 pm, Daily
• FOOD:
• Food is available 5 pm to midnight from the bistro next door except on Mondays.

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OTHER VIEWS & REVIEWS

• TripAdvisor
• Gay Guide Vallarta

GOOGLE STREET VIEW & MAP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Anónimo is a small, hidden bar in the middle of the most popular tourist area of Old Town Puerto Vallarta. Opened in the winter of 2009/2010, it is designed as a neighborhood bar. It is definitely gay-friendly and welcoming to everyone. The prices are extremely low for drinks, although I’d stick to the simple mixed drinks or cerveza until Dan, the owner, refines his bartending skills (he’s new at this; give him some practice…). Dan owns the building and the business so he’s in it for the long run.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADDRESS: Corner of Rodolfo Gomez and Olas Altas, Colonia Emiliano Zapata
• WEBSITE: None
• EMAIL: ???
• PHONE: ???
• HOURS/DAYS: Daily 6 pm to 2 am +/-
• HAPPY HOUR: Always low prices: cerveza 15 pesos, tequila shots 10 pesos, margaritas 30 pesos, national mixed drinks 25 pesos
• FOOD:
• None yet (March 2010), although a second floor is being prepared as a tapas bar.

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GOOGLE STREET VIEW & MAP
Map Photo made before Bar Opened

Updated: March 23, 2010

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Hangout is a small, neighborhood bar off the main streets in Old Town. Most people never notice it if they stick to the traditional tourist paths. It’s an expat bar, Dutch owned and operated. One bartender and enough room for maybe 20 people, at the most. It’s comfortable and inexpensive, a good way to catch a glimpse of expat life here in Vallarta.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADDRESS: Madero 259, Colonia Emiliano Zapata
• WEBSITE: http://www.thehangoutpv.com/
• EMAIL: ???
• PHONE: ???
• HOURS/DAYS: ???
• HAPPY HOUR: Specials different days and hours (see website)
• FOOD:
• none

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OTHER VIEWS & REVIEWS

• ???

GOOGLE STREET VIEW & MAP

This is the 2011 edition of the The Puerto Vallarta Bar Guide. Descriptions and impressions of Puerto Vallarta bars are included, along with photos, maps and reviews.

In this first edition we have included “restaurants” and clubs that allow bar activity (drinking without cover and without meal purchase) in Southside and Centro Vallarta.

Updated December 13, 2012

Included in each listing are maps, general information (Happy Hours, prices, contact, features…) comments, reviews and impressions.

The following reviews are subjective, of course, but the data are as objective as the establishments allow. Situations change rapidly in a tourist town like Puerto Vallarta so expect not all of the information to be accurate all of the time. We will update entries at the beginning of each tourist season or as needed.

Customer Comments are encouraged on each listing.

This is merely a guide. Use it as you will….

Alaska’s Diner
Andale Bar and Restaurant
Anonimo Bar
Apaches Bar
Ballena Azul Cantina
El Barril
Burro’s Bar
Cafe Roma
Canto Del Mar
Captain Don’s
Casa Isabel
Cheeky Monkey
Coco Tropical
El Colera
Cuates y Cuetes
Diva’s Bar
La Escondida Sports Bar
Fidencio’s
Frida
El Gringo Loco Cantina
the Hangout
Langostino’s
Mañana
Marsol Hotel
Monchies
Moro Paraiso
Nacho Daddy Restaurant & Bar
No Borders Cantina
Party Lounge
PV Beach Club
Que?Pasa II
La Revolucion
Ridiculo Cantina
Ritmos Beach Cafe
Sea Monkey
Señor Frogs
Steve’s Sports bar
The Swede’s Bar & Bistro *
Sweeney’s
Toño’s Tacos Bar *
El Torito
Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge
Uncommon Grounds Chill Out Lounge

BOLD * Indicates Listing Up but not completed
This Color indicates Listing Completed

BARS THAT USED TO BE:
bANANa CANtiNa – CLOSED
Bean and Gone Cafe & Pub – CLOSED
Uncle Bubba’s Back Porch – CLOSED
Cafe Candela
Glam
R-Bar – CLOSED
La Gloria y El Infierno Cantina – CLOSED
Bite Me! Beach Club – CLOSED
Los Equipales
Litros
Nel’s Cantina
Encuentros Pizza Bar Lounge – CLOSED
Asaderos
O’Rourke’s
La Huerta
Fuego – CLOSED
El Deposito, World Beer Store
Victor’s Bar and Grill
Barra 17 – CLOSED
El Pianito *
Harry’s Bar
Que Pasa I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Alaska’s Diner is not a “normal” tourist hangout not just because it’s about a mile inland from the normal tourist foot paths. It is rather inconspicuous and a little on the chic-shabby side with a very small one-person kitchen and a 5 table dining room. The decor is traditional “greasy spoon.” I’m not saying this as a put down because it’s a very comfortable, neighborhood scene, although some people may be put off by its conscious lack of glitz and glamor. The owner, Alaskan Roger Wark, is a story unto himself.

Alaska’s Diner not really a bar although it is. It serves complete dinners as well as bar food like shepherd’s pie and chili dogs (the best in Vallarta, btw).

Updated December 14, 2010

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADDRESS: Lazaro Cardenas 515, Colonia Emiliano Zapata
• WEBSITE: http://www.alaskasdiner.com/
• EMAIL: alaskasdiner @ hotmail.com
• PHONE: 044 322 137 4781
• HOURS/DAYS: 5 pm to 1 am Monday through Saturday
• HAPPY HOUR: 5 to 7 pm Monday-Friday plus specials
• FOOD:
• “Trailer food” and an eclectic mixture of Thai, Philippine and gringo concoctions.
• MENU
• EXTRAS
  • FREE WI-FI / Internet Access
  • FREE Phone Calls to US & Canada
  • Jukebox
  • Air Conditioned

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COMMENTS ( from the owners )

Alaska’s Diner is a taste of home nestled in the charm of Puerto Vallarta. Our cozy diner with its Alaskan theme welcomes visitors with a taste for Classic American Cooking and a Homestyle Meal at an Economical Price. Comfortable, casual, with Classic Rock on the JukeBox we welcome everyone looking for a wonderful meal and a taste of home.

We also serve up beer and wine so feel free to just stop by for a visit and to meet new friends, share a drink and relax. Whatever your pleasure we’re here to serve you at Alaska’s Diner.

OTHER VIEWS & REVIEWS

• Reviews on Website

GOOGLE STREET VIEW & MAP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Bar Frida is an established neighborhood gay bar on the outskirts of the tourist zone. There are two floors that are usually packed on popular nights. The drink prices are more than reasonable and the food is basic and inexpensive, mostly the type of food (sandwiches, snacks, nachos…) you would want in a neighborhood pub or bar.

This is the closest thing in Vallarta to the TV bar, “Cheers.” It’s gay-owned but straight-friendly with a largely older clientele, a broad mixture of the National, tourist and expat communities. Very comfortable and lively.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADDRESS: 301A Insurgentes. Corner of Venustiano Carranza, Colonia Emiliano Zapata
• WEBSITE: http://barfrida.com/
• EMAIL: barfrida @ yahoo.com
• PHONE: 322 222 3668
• HOURS/DAYS: 1 pm to 2 am
• HAPPY HOUR: 1 to 7 pm, plus daily specials
• FOOD:
• Inexpensive Bar Food 6 pm til midnight (til 1 am Friday and Saturday) with specials each day
• MENU

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COMMENTS ( from reviewers ):

“Gay bar that is very welcoming to anyone regardless of age, sexual orientation or nationality. Great jukebox! Friendly owners. Friendly customers. Food is good too.”

“Mexican cantina style. Very friendly, good food.”

COMMENTS ( from the owners )

Bar Frida, open since 2001 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico’s, Southside or Zona Romantica is a typical Mexican “alternative” cantina decorated in honor of Frida Kahlo with many paintings and memorabilia. We are a unique bar where everyone is welcome.

Our jukebox has a large selection of English and Mexican music with hundreds of videos and often people sing along with the songs. We have a neighborhood atmosphere, lots of character(s), a bar that once you’ve been to it, you’ll definitely want to go back.

OTHER VIEWS & REVIEWS:

• GayGuide Vallarta

GOOGLE STREET VIEW & MAP