Here’s our quick guide to places to drink mezcal no matter where you are in the world. Sure, it’s weighted towards the U.S. and Mexico but we’re adding new bars and restaurants all the time from agave spirits lovers no matter where they may be based. We’re always open to suggestions so just email us and we’ll take a look at what you have to say.
Also, check out our list and map of where to drink mezcal in Oaxaca for some ideas there.
Australia | Canada | Denmark | Germany | Guatemala | Italy | Lithuania | Mexico | Russia | Spain | UK | US
- Bodega – Melbourne
- Chula – Sydney
- El Grotto – Scarborough
- Mamasita – Melbourne
- Tio’s Cerveceria – Sydney
- Touche Hombre – Melbourne
- El Rey Mezcal Bar – Toronto
- The Barking Dog – Copenhagen
- Shoppen – Copenhagen
- Himmeriget – Copenhagen
- Hija de Sánchez – Copenhagen
- The Last Drop Jægersborggade – Copenhagen
- Tentacion Mezcalothek – Berlin
- Café No Sé – Antigua
- The Jerry Thomas Project – Rome
- Spiritus – Vilnius
(we have a single page devoted to mezcalerias in Oaxaca)
- Baltra Bar – Mexico City
- Bosforo – Mexico City
- Can Can – Mexico City
- Drift – San Jose
- La Botica – Mexico City
- La Capital – Mexico City
- La Clandestina – Mexico City
- La Docena – Mexico City
- La Nacional – Mexico City
- Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar – Mexico City
- Licoreria Limantour (Roma) – Mexico City
- Limantour (Polanco) – Mexico City
- El Liquor Store – Mexico City
- Maison Artemisia – Mexico City
- Mezcaliza – Cabo San Lucas
- El Refugio Mezcaleria – Dos Santos
- Sabina Sabe – Oaxaca
- Tobaziche – Oaxaca
- Vinata – Chihuahua
- Xaman Bar – Mexico City
- El Copitas – St. Petersburg
- Cambalache Bar Mezcaleria – Salamanca
- Miscelanea Mezcaleria – Barcelona
La Mezcaleria Mexiterranea – Ibiza (CLOSED)
- Four Hundred Rabbits – Nottingham
- Ojo Rojo – Bournemouth
Alaska
- Tequila 61 – Anchorage
California
- Agave Uptown – Oakland
- Azúcar Lounge – SF
- Bar César – Oakland
- Barrio – Guerneville
- Bar Mosto – SF
- Bear vs. Bull – SF
- Broken Spanish – LA
- Calavera – Oakland
- Caló – LA
- Cantina Alley – Sacramento
- Cantina Mayahuel – San Diego
- Chestnut Club – Santa Monica
- Comal – Berkeley
- Copita Tequileria y Comida – Sausalito
- Copper Spoon – Oakland
- Cultura – Carmel
- El Nopal Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria – LA
- El Patio – Berkeley
- Flores – SF
- Foreign Cinema – SF
- Galaxy Taco – La Joya
- Golden Era – Nevada City
- Holy Mountain – SF
- Kettner Exchange – San Diego
- La Cosecha by Mayahuel – Sacramento
- La Cuevita – LA
- La Guelaguetza – LA
- Las Perlas – LA
- La Urbana – SF – CLOSED
- Lazy Bear – SF
- Lolo – SF
- LV Mar – Redwood City
- Mateo’s Cocina Latina – Healdsburg
- Mayahuel – Sacramento
- Mezcal – San Jose
- Mezcalito – San Francisco
- Neat – LA
- Nido – Oakland
- Nopalito – SF
- Padrecito – SF
- Petty Cash – LA
- Prizefighter – Emeryville
- Rivera – LA – CLOSED
- Salazar – LA
- Santo Mezcal – Santa Barbara
- Scopa Italian Roots – LA
- Solare – San Diego
- Tacoteca – LA – CLOSED
- Tahona – San Diego
- Tamarindo – Oakland
- Tres – SF
- 1833 – Monterey
Colorado
- Adelita’s – Denver
- Adelita’s – Littleton
- Curio Bar – Denver
- Jimmy’s – Aspen
- Jimmy’s Bodega – Aspen
- Palenque – Denver
Connecticut
- Mezcal – New Haven
- Tequila Mockingbird –New Canaan
District of Columbia
- barmini
- Columbia Room
- El Chucho
- Espita Mezcaleria
- Grand Cata (retail store)
- Mi Vida
- Oyamel
- Rosa Mexicano
- Taco Bamba
Florida
Georgia
- Bone Garden Cantina – Atlanta
Hawaii
- Encore Saloon – Honolulu
Idaho
- Diablo & Sons – Boise
Illinois
- Bar Bakoa – Downers Grove
- Big Star – Chicago
- Chop Shop – Chicago
- Dove’s – Chicago
- Frontera Grill – Chicago
- La Mez Agave Lounge – Chicago
- Leña Brava – Chicago
- Masa Azul – Chicago
- Mezcaleria Flores – Chicago (Closed)
- Presidio – Chicago
- Quiote – Chicago
- Sable Kitchen – Chicago
- The Sportsman’s Club – Chicago
- Takito Bar and Kitchen – Chicago
Kansas
- Port Fonda – Lawrence
Kentucky
- Frida 602 – Covington
Louisiana
- Cure – New Orleans
- Espiritu Mezcaleria – New Orleans
Maryland
- Clavel – Baltimore
- Buena Vida – Silver Spring
Massachusetts
- Amuleto – Waltham
- Ole – Cambridge
- The Lone Star Taco Bar – Boston
- Mezcal – Leominster
- Mezcal – Worchester
- Painted Burro – Somerville
- Tres Gatos – Boston
Missouri
- Port Fonda – Kansas City
New York
- Agave – NYC
- Añejo – NYC
- ATLA – NYC
- Black Ant – NYC
- Casa Mezcal – NYC
- Claro – NYC (Brooklyn)
- Contenta – NYC
- Cosme – NYC
- Donna Cocktail Club – NYC (Brooklyn)
- Empellon Cocina – NYC
- Fonda – NYC (Brooklyn, East Village, Chelsea)
- Ghost Donkey – NYC
- Gran Electrica – NYC (Brooklyn)
- La Avenida -NYC
- La Contenta – NYC
- Leyenda – NYC
- La Loba Cantina – NYC
- Madre Mezcaleria – NYC (Brooklyn)
- Mayahuel – NYC
- Sembrado – NYC
- Uptown Bourbon – NYC
- Veracruz – NYC
- Vida Verde – NYC
North Carolina
- Gallo Pelón – Raleigh
Oregon
- Güero – Portland
- Mextiza – Portland
- Mi Mero Mole – Portland
- Taqueria Nueve – Portland
- Teote – Portland
- Whiskey Library – Portland
- Xico – Portland
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
- El Rancho Grande – Providence
South Carolina
- Pancho and Lefty’s – Charleston
Tennessee
- Chivo Taqueria – Knoxville
- Butchertown Hall – Nashville
Texas
- 400 Rabbits – Austin
- Bar Illegal – Austin
- El Mirador – San Antonio
- Esquire – San Antonio
- King Bee Lounge – Austin
- Las Almas Rotas – Dallas
- The Pastry War – Houston
- Mezcaleria Mixtli – San Antonio (Closed 2016)
- Whisler’s – Austin
Utah
- Lucky 13 Bar & Grill – SLC
Washington
- Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar – Seattle
- La Carta de Oaxaca – Seattle
- Liberty Bar – Seattle
- Little Conejo – Vancouver
- Little Water Cantina – Seattle
- The Matador – Seattle
- Mezcaleria Oaxaca (two locations) – Seattle
- Mission Cantina – Seattle
Wisconisin
- Cempazuchi – Milwaukee (closed)
- El Dorado Grill – Madison
