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 | France |Germany | Guatemala | Italy |Japan| Lithuania | Malaysia | Mexico | Russia | Singapore | Spain | United Emerites| UK | US
- Bodega – Melbourne
- Mamasita – Melbourne
- Touche Hombre – Melbourne
- El Grotto – Scarborough
- Chula – Sydney
- OK Cantina – Sydney
- Esteban – Sydney
- Tio’s Cerveceria – Sydney
- El Rey Mezcal Bar – Toronto
- La Mezcaleria – Vancouver
- The Barking Dog – Copenhagen
- Shoppen – Copenhagen
- Himmeriget – Copenhagen
- Hija de Sánchez – Copenhagen
- The Last Drop Jægersborggade – Copenhagen
France
- Candelaria – Paris
- La Mezcaleria – Paris
- Tentacion Mezcalothek – Berlin
- Sandunga Mezcaleria – Berlin
- Café No Sé – Antigua
China
Coa – Hong Kong
- The Jerry Thomas Project – Rome
- La Punta Expendio de Agave – Rome
Japan
- Agave – Tokyo
- Cuishe Mezcaleria – Tokyo
- Bar PTN – Osaka
- Spiritus – Vilnius
- Joloko – Kuala Lumpur
(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
- Mezcaleria El Carajo – Patzcuaro
- 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
- Tata – Morelia
- Tobaziche – Oaxaca
- Vinata – Chihuahua
- Xaman Bar – Mexico City
- La Consagrada – San Luis Potosi
- Bolivar – San Luis Potosi
- Gran Central – San Luis Potosi
- La Gran Via – San Luis Potosi
- Saigon – San Luis Potosi
- Las Bovedas – San Luis Potosi
- El Almacén – San Luis Potosi
- La Cata Tequila – Tequila
- Para de Sufrir – Guadalajara
- El Copitas – St. Petersburg
- Cambalache Bar Mezcaleria – Salamanca
- Miscelanea Mezcaleria – Barcelona
United Emerites
- La Mezcaleria – Dubai
- Four Hundred Rabbits – Nottingham
- Juju’s – London
- Ojo Rojo – Bournemouth
Alaska
- Tequila 61 – Anchorage
Arizona
- El Crisol (formerly Exo)- Tucson
California
- ABV – SF
- 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
- Copal – Santa Cruz
- 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
- Junior – SF
- Kettner Exchange – San Diego
- La Cosecha by Mayahuel – Sacramento
- La Cuevita – LA
- La Guelaguetza – LA
- Las Perlas – LA
- Lazy Bear – SF
- Lolo – SF
- LV Mar – Redwood City
- Mateo’s Cocina Latina – Healdsburg
- Mayahuel – Sacramento
- Metl – San Diego
- Merkado – San Francisco
- Mezcal – San Jose
- Mezcalito – San Francisco
- Mosto – San Francisco
- Neat – LA
- Nido – Oakland
- Nido’s Backyard – Oakland
- Nopalito – SF
- Padrecito – SF
- Petty Cash – LA
- Prizefighter – Emeryville
- Salazar – LA
- Santo Mezcal – Santa Barbara
- Scopa Italian Roots – LA
- Solare – San Diego
- Tahona – San Diego
- 1833 – Monterey
Colorado
- Adelita’s – Denver
- Adelita’s – Littleton
- Curio Bar – Denver
- Finn’s Manor – 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)
- Mezcalero!
- Mi Vida
- Oyamel
- Poca Madre
- Rosa Mexicano
- Taco Bamba
Florida
Georgia
- Bone Garden Cantina – Atlanta
- Oaxaca Taco Bar & Tequila Bar – Lawrenceville
Hawaii
- Encore Saloon – Honolulu
Idaho
- Diablo & Sons – Boise
Illinois
- Bar Bakoa – Downers Grove
- Big Star – Chicago
- Chop Shop – Chicago
- Deliliah’s – Chicago
- Dove’s – Chicago
- Estereo – Chicago
- Frontera Grill – Chicago
- La Mez Agave Lounge – Chicago
- Leña Brava – Chicago
- Masa Azul – Chicago
- Mezcaleria Flores – Chicago (Closed)
- Presidio – Chicago
- Quiote – Chicago (Closed)
- 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
- Cielo Rojo – Silver Springs
- 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 Mexico
- La Reina Mezcaleria – Santa Fe
Nevada
- Ghost Donkey – Las Vegas
- Mama Rabbit – Las Vegas
New York
- Agave – NYC
- Añejo – NYC
- ATLA – NYC
- Black Ant – NYC
- The Cabinet – NYC
- Casa Mezcal – NYC
- Claro – NYC (Brooklyn)
- Contenta – NYC
- Cosme – NYC
- Donna Cocktail Club – NYC (Brooklyn)
- Fonda – NYC (Brooklyn, East Village, Chelsea)
- Ghost Donkey – NYC
- Gran Electrica – NYC (Brooklyn)
- La Avenida -NYC
- La Contenta – NYC
- La Loncheria – NYC
- Leyenda – NYC
- La Loba Cantina – NYC
- Mayahuel – NYC
- Sembrado – NYC
- Uptown Bourbon – NYC
- Veracruz – NYC
- Vida Verde – NYC
North Carolina
- Gallo Pelón – Raleigh
- Mountain Madre – Asheville
Ohio
- La Ofrenda – Cincinatti
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
- Las Perlas – Austin
- Black Orchid Lounge – El Paso
- Elemi – El Paso
- Esquire – San Antonio
- Hoppy Monk – San Antonio
- Hoppy Monk – El Paso
- King Bee Lounge – Austin
- Las Almas Rotas – Dallas
- La Viuda Negra – Dallas
- Vidorra – Dallas
- Mesa Mayo – Dallas
- The Pastry War – Houston
- Calle Onze – Houston
- 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
- Pablo y Pablo – Seattle
- Super Bueno – Seattle
Wisconisin
- Cempazuchi – Milwaukee (closed)
- El Dorado Grill – Madison
Jonathan Zwickel
You guys should know about a few more places in Seattle, all owned by the same folks: http://www.mezcaleriaoaxaca.com/
Serious about mezcal.
Max Garrone
Hey there,
Thanks for bringing those places to our attention. I checked them out and just added them to our map.
Thanks for reading!
Max
Adam
Cantina Mayahuel in San Diego has around 25 mezcals and a very knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend.
Max Garrone
Good tip Adam, I just added it
Jeremy
Leña Brava in Chicago opened a couple of weeks ago and has 100+ mezcals.
Max Garrone
Hi Jeremy,
Thanks for the tip, we’re heading to Chicago this week so we’ll definitely check it out.
Jeremy
Hi Max,
While you’re in Chicago, I also recommend checking out Mezcaleria Las Flores. I haven’t been there yet, but it looks awesome. http://www.mezcalerialasflores.com/
Max Garrone
Looking forward to it!
Ivan
Iowa bar, Juniper Moon. Carries 2 varieties of Mezcal.
Max Garrone
Hi Ivan,
Thanks we’ll check it out.
Max
Christian schrader
Agavera rocking it Hard in Berlin Germany!
Max Garrone
Can’t wait to try it!
Daniel
HI there, couple of additions:
Austin, TX-
King Bee Lounge
Techo
Toronto, ON-
El Rey
Max Garrone
Thanks Daniel – we’ll take a look!
Victoria Hines
In Worcester and Leominster, MA http://www.mezcalcantina.com/mezcal-worcester-menu/
Max Garrone
Hi Victoria,
Thanks, we’ll take a look!
Max
Modestas Paplauskas
Hello, we have around 45 mezcals in our bar in Vilnius, Lithuania!
Modestas
https://www.facebook.com/spiritusbaras
Max Garrone
Thanks, now I have to find a way to get to Vilnius!
Christian
http://www.amuletorestaurant.com/mezcal.html
Amuleto – Waltham MA
Max Garrone
Hi Christian,
Thanks, we have a MA trip in our future…
CCCC
you forgot this one in ibiza , spain
http://www.lamezcaleria.com/
Max Garrone
Thanks, I can’t wait to visit this one!
Mark Shipley
Add Centrico, 202 N. Central Ave, PHX to your list. We don’t have many mezcal bars in AZ, so we gotta make sure as many as possible get credit.