NIV

Wine bar · Hipodromo de la Condesa

NIV

Wine bar · Hipodromo de la Condesa

C. Atlixco 132, Hipódromo Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06170 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Highlights

"Ubicado en una esquinita en el corazón de la Condesa se encuentra NIV, un bar de vinos que ofrece vinos de pequeños productores y un menú gastronómico con inspiración internacional. En el backroom oculto al fondo puedes encontrar velas, vinilos, mezcal, infusiones de ron en Dame Janes, y snacks 'late-night' para aquellos que no quieren irse a casa temprano. Tucked into a corner in the heart of Condesa, NIV is a bar de vino featuring small-production wines, an internationally inspired food program, and a candlelit backroom with curated vinyl, mezcal, rum infusions in Dame Janes, and late-night bites for those not ready to end their night quite yet."

C. Atlixco 132, Hipódromo Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06170 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions

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@infatuation

"Identify as an artist or bohemian? Niv is your place. It’s a wine bar packed with local artists, tourists, and a high ratio of people to Vans sneakers. The spacious, mostly outdoor setup is perfect for kicking back with a glass of wine and people-watching before dinner. Francis Cabrel tunes make this place chill, and the pretty minimalist decor is just begging you to take a selfie with the crew you’re showing friends around the city. Like any spot that takes cues from France, there are mostly European wines like the Provence Clos Cibonne and small plates for snacking like their famous babaganoush. It’s rich, creamy, and served with a ton of olive oil and fresh bread." - Guillaume Guevara

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@eater

"Niv is a star in the well established wine bar scene in Mexico City. The project brings together two wine insiders — wine importer Tanguy de Bodinat and Eneida Fuentes, the former beverage director of Pujol — who created an intimate yet vibrant space. The wine list features small producers from France, Italy, Germany, and Mexico with effervescent pet nats, fun oranges, and classic labels from Burgundy. The culinary menu, executed by chef Diego Martínez, matches the quality of the wines; the toasted beef carpaccio and wild mackerel sashimi have become favorites, and be sure to finish with the mamey creme brulee. Since opening day, the restaurant has become a neighborhood social spot in Condesa thanks to its candle-lit backroom, where diners can finish the evening with cocktails, infused rums, and late-night snacks while listening to visiting DJs and Niv’s eclectic vinyl collection." - Natalia de la Rosa, Daniela Galarza

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Kate Grantham

Google

Wow - maybe worst restaurant experience of all time? We made an 8:30p reservation for 6 of us on New Year's Eve on Open Table and long story short, weren't seated until 10:30pm and 2 of the 'chairs' were wooden boxes. I have never experienced such bad customer service; the host just kept promising us that certain tables were paying and we could sit there and then we'd see the table receive a new bottle of wine and food, clearly not leaving. We were offered to sit on a bench outside (no heat and freezing) with no table in front of us. We asked for water after about an hour of waiting in the parking lot and it never came. No sense of urgency or remorse. Why offer reservations if they mean nothing? The place can maybe hold 20 people total, they are severely understaffed. Also the "DJ"'s bass was so bad it rattled the table and we couldn't hear any conversation. This also meant the table next to us were yelling at each other to try and talk. Overall, this was an awful experience.

Abby L

Google

More of an appetizer and wine/cocktail bar than a sit down restaurant. We had a good time and the food was pretty good. On the pricey side. We had a reservation at 8pm, (we were late by 15 mins) on a Friday, we were served drinks immediately and seated around 45 mins later. Once we ordered the food came out quickly. The portions are SMALL. The baba ghanoush had a creamy texture and a buttery smoky flavor, we’d recommend. Zucchini was a bit oily, but it made up for it in crunch and dipping sauce. The Sashimi was tasty and they add an oil as they serve it. And the lamb was solid, again small serving. It felt like a bar inside, it was crowded and loud. Which is not a dealbreaker for us. The long wait was tough, but if you go with the expectation of waiting you’ll have a good time.

Jan Buza

Google

Expectation is the mother of disappointment. With custom made plates and nice design, the place has a casual fine dining vibe and aspiration. However, our experience was rather underwhelming. The reason is mostly the service - we did not get introduction to the menu. Also, while this is a natural wine bar, wines were not presented at all (neither at the point of selection, nor pouring). All the time our waiter seemed to be not enjoying her work, which to large extent ruined our experience. As for the food, we got baba ganoush (okish), fried zucchini (too oily), truffle tagliatelle (while I do not use to go for truffle because it is too intensive for my taste, here I could barely feel it), and duck broth (good). We did not speak Spanish, but the table next to us did, and the level of attention/communication from the staff did not differ. All in all, it was OK. But not great (especially given the price)

Yi-Chieh Chen

Google

Cute wine bar with a decent F&B selection. We only tried 3 starters, of which my favorite was the babaganoush. The duck rillette and beef carpaccio were different from what I’ve expected. They were able to make the dishes gluten free by skipping the bread (it would have been even better if there were corn tortillas in lieu of the bread). The servers were knowledgeable about the drinks 🥂 Can’t say that I love the food based on the little that I’ve had, but I’m curious to try their mains next time round!

Jeff Baird

Google

Purports to be a wine bar, but really is just a bar with a little bit more wine than some. Another review said they have a lot of interesting wines to choose from - in reality the selection is very basic. Needs a charcuterie board; needs a cheese board; needs anything with chocolate to pair with red wine; actually has none of the above. Staff were kind and attentive. Good bar, good atmosphere, just not really a wine bar.

Dan B

Google

Wonderful spot with great food and amazing ambience. 4 stars versus 5 as the price-point is very high: cocktails are served in coupe glass and food portions are insanely small. I wouldn’t recommend going on an empty stomach unless you are looking to spend well over $1,000.

Christian De Villafuerte

Google

Nice spot. We had few appetizers and two main fishes and they were very good. Wine selection is great. It’s a small place but great atmosphere.

Arturo Ricardo Zapata

Google

Great place for a date! Good service, the food was delicious, and they recommended great wine pairing options for everything we ordered