Departamento
Departamento at Álvaro Obregón 146 in Roma Norte operates as a multi-level bar and club where each floor runs a different atmosphere. The rooftop terrace with a retractable roof is the main draw, hosting DJs with eclectic electronic and rock-in-Spanish sets. The interior design genuinely evokes a friend's apartment with turntables and dim lighting. Cover runs MXN 200-300 depending on the night.
What to Expect
A multi-level Roma Norte bar with a rooftop terrace, DJ-driven music, and an apartment aesthetic that avoids the typical nightclub formula. Popular with young creative Mexicans and expats.
Cool and low-key on the surface with genuine energy once the rooftop fills up.
Electronic, indie, rock in Spanish and English. The DJ lineup is eclectic and changes weekly.
Casual to creative. The crowd is fashion-conscious but not formal.
Night-out types in Roma Norte, those who want a rooftop terrace and eclectic music over a mainstream club experience.
Cash and cards accepted.
Price Range
MXN 200-300 cover, MXN 150-300 drinks
~€9.20-€13.80 cover, ~€6.90-€13.80 drinks
Hours
Thursday to Saturday from approximately 22:00-04:00
Insider Tip
The rooftop is the reason to visit. The retractable roof closes in bad weather so check the forecast. Door policy has been reported as inconsistently applied, so arrive with a group if possible.
Full Review
Departamento at Alvaro Obregon 146 in Roma Norte stacks three different atmospheres on top of each other. The ground floor is a bar with booth seating and a more contained feel. The middle level opens up with a second bar and a different music selection. The rooftop terrace is the main draw: open-air, with views over Roma Norte's tree-lined streets, string lights, and a DJ booth that sets the tone for the upper floors. Each level operates almost independently.
The crowd skews young and creative, reflecting Roma Norte's demographic. Groups cluster on the rooftop, couples occupy the ground-floor booths, and solo visitors gravitate to whichever bar suits their mood. DJs rotate weekly, playing electronic, indie, and Spanish-language rock depending on the night. The rooftop fills up first, particularly on warm evenings when the open air and city views make it the obvious choice.
Departamento competes with the many multi-level bars that have opened in Roma Norte over the past decade, but the rooftop gives it an edge that most ground-floor competitors lack. The drink prices are standard for the neighbourhood, with cocktails in the MXN 150-300 range and a cover charge of MXN 200-300 that usually includes a drink. The atmosphere is curated but not exclusive.
The rooftop can be chilly in winter and rainy season brings obvious limitations. Check the weather before committing to an outdoor evening. Entry lines form after 11:00 PM on Saturdays, so arriving earlier gets you settled. The Alvaro Obregon address is central to Roma Norte's bar circuit, making it easy to combine with other stops along the same street.
The Neighborhood
Alvaro Obregon is Roma Norte's main east-west artery, lined with trees, restaurants, and bars. Departamento's multi-level format takes advantage of one of the few buildings on the strip that offers genuine rooftop access with unobstructed sightlines.
Getting There
Metrobus Alvaro Obregon stops nearby. Metro Insurgentes on Line 1 is a twelve-minute walk. Uber and taxi are the most practical options late at night when the metro closes.
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