Stacey C.
Yelp
The street is lined with loud, messy dive bars, with the buzz of their maxed-out subwoofers vibrating the air around you as you walk by. Staff members wait outside of their businesses and usher you in, pushing deals on you with promise of cheap food and cheap drinks and cheap, cheap, cheap... but not El Colibrí Bar.
Had we not intentionally come looking for this place, we surely would have missed it otherwise! Walking by, it almost looked like a quiet little spa that was open late at night. The back wall (covered by beautiful plant decorations) opens up to reveal a hidden door - the entrance to inside! Truly like a speakeasy.
Upon walking in, it's warm, classy, and intimate. The plant decor and bar setup is beautiful. The vibe is completely different from outside, with a live DJ playing in front of you, but the music is not loud enough so that you can't hear your own thoughts. What a contrast from when you walked in! The mixologists here really know what they're doing, and the drinks selections are highly sophisticated and plentiful.
Drinks -
My boyfriend ordered the Miss Yuzu, a cocktail with coconut fat washed gin. I ordered the Geminis, a passionfruit and rosemary mezcal cocktail. Both drinks were stunning and more importantly, DELICIOUS! Finding this bar was certainly the highlight of my trip, as my boyfriend and I struggled to find a place with great drinks (meaning you can order more than just a gin and tonic/tequila on the rocks) and fantastic service. The bartenders really love what they're doing, and it's evident!
We loved our trip to Puerto Vallarta, and when we come back, this is hidden gem is certainly going back on the itinerary.