Gin Gin
Gin Gin opened in 2014 in Roma Norte on Avenida Oaxaca 87 and became a reference point for Mexico City's cocktail bar scene. The concept is simple: a serious gin menu with 50-plus varieties, inventive tonics, creative garnishes, and a garden terrace dense with plants that makes the street outside feel far away. It is busy but never a crush.
What to Expect
A relaxed but lively cocktail bar with a crowd that skews 28-40, local and expat. The music stays at conversation volume until later in the evening. No cover charge ever. Food is bar snacks and light plates, not a full kitchen.
Intimate urban garden, warm lighting, genuinely good drinks. One of the city's better-executed neighbourhood bars.
Background indie, electronic, and jazz. Volume stays moderate throughout the night.
No dress code. Jeans and a decent top is completely fine.
Gin enthusiasts, date nights, small groups wanting a quality drink without a nightclub vibe.
Credit and debit cards accepted, cash in pesos also fine.
Price Range
Gin and tonic: 180-260 MXN. Signature cocktails: 200-280 MXN. Craft beer: 90-130 MXN. Light food items: 120-200 MXN.
Gin and tonics roughly 9-13 USD / 8-12 EUR. Cocktails about 10-14 USD / 9-13 EUR.
Hours
Monday through Thursday 6:00 PM. 2:00 AM. Friday and Saturday 4:00 PM. 2:00 AM.
Insider Tip
Sit on the terrace rather than inside if the weather allows. The bartenders are genuinely knowledgeable about gin origins and botanicals, so ask for recommendations. Friday afternoons from 4 PM fill up fast with after-work crowds, so arrive by 5 PM for a good table.
Full Review
Gin Gin opened in 2014 on Avenida Oaxaca 87 in Roma Norte and quickly became a reference point for Mexico City's cocktail bar scene. The space is built around an interior courtyard garden that creates an open-air feeling even though you're technically inside. String lights hang overhead, plants fill every corner, and the tables are arranged to feel intimate despite the communal layout. The bar itself is positioned against one wall, visible but not dominant.
The crowd is young professionals and couples from the Roma Norte neighbourhood, with a steady trickle of visitors who've heard about the gin-forward concept. The menu lists over a hundred gin varieties and pairs them with specific tonics and garnishes. Bartenders take the combinations seriously and will walk you through options if you're unsure. Service is attentive without hovering. The atmosphere builds through the evening, starting quiet around 7:00 PM and reaching a sociable buzz by 10:00.
In a city where mezcal bars dominate the craft drinking scene, Gin Gin carved out its own lane. The garden setting distinguishes it from the darker, moodier speakeasies that Roma Norte is known for. Drinks are priced in the MXN 180-280 range, which is standard for the neighbourhood's cocktail bars. The light food menu covers enough to keep you going but isn't the main attraction.
The courtyard gets cool on winter evenings, so bring a layer. Weeknight visits are more relaxed, while Friday and Saturday nights can involve a short wait for a table. Reservations aren't always necessary but help on weekends. The Avenida Oaxaca location puts you within walking distance of dozens of other bars if you're planning a Roma Norte crawl.
The Neighborhood
Avenida Oaxaca cuts through the heart of Roma Norte, one of Mexico City's most walkable and bar-dense neighbourhoods. Gin Gin sits among galleries, restaurants, and other drinking spots that collectively define the area's identity as the city's creative-class playground.
Getting There
Metro Insurgentes on Line 1 is a fifteen-minute walk, or a short Uber ride. Metrobus Alvaro Obregon is closer at about eight minutes on foot. The area is walkable from Condesa, Roma Sur, and Juarez.
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