Cervecería Punta Sur
Rated 4.7 out of 5(1386)Cozumel''s own microbrewery on 10a Avenida, brewing IPA, amber, stout, blonde and wheat beers on site and serving them with brick-oven pizza and empanadas.
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Bars & Nightlife in Cozumel
Beach bars, mezcalerias, sports bars and the places that stay open after the last boat comes in.
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A block off the main square, open until 2am
Cheap, loud and permanently busy. Live music, sport on the screens and a short walk back to your hotel.
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Dick's Dive
Rated 4.6 out of 5(641)Cheap, loud and permanently busy dive bar a block off the main square, open from 9:00 until 2:00 with live music, sports on the televisions and a short Mexican menu.
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Woodys Bar and Grill
Rated 4.4 out of 5(1440)Open-air bar and grill facing the main square on Avenida Benito Juárez, with live music most evenings and a kitchen that runs from 9:00 in the morning through to midnight.
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La Mezcalteca
Rated 4.8 out of 5(128)Downtown mezcalería on Calle Rosado Salas pouring agave spirits alongside Mexican cooking, open Monday to Saturday from 15:00 until 1:00 and closed on Sundays.
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La Internacional Cervecería
Rated 4.6 out of 5(463)Second-floor craft beer bar above the Malecón on Avenida Rafael E. Melgar, stocking the island''s widest range of Mexican and imported bottles with a balcony over the waterfront.
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Rated 4.6 out of 5(1748)Waterfront bar and restaurant on Avenida Rafael E. Melgar with live music in the evenings, sea-view seating and a kitchen running from 9:00 through to late night.
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View DetailsWet Wendy's Margarita House and Restaurant
Rated 4.6 out of 5(1323)Long-running downtown margarita bar on Avenida 5 where the house margaritas come blended in heavy stout glasses and the kitchen serves Mexican and American plates until closing.
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View DetailsHemingway Restaurant Beach & Nightclub
Rated 4.5 out of 5(2528)Beachfront restaurant, beach club and nightclub on the sand north of the ferry pier — a walk up the malecón, open from breakfast through to 2:00 on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Island Essentials
Our recommended island activities
Bars and nightlife in Cozumel belong to the end of a dive trip rather than the middle of one.
Most divers here are on an early schedule, so the island's drinking happens on the nights that are not followed by a boat — the last evening before flying, a weather day, or a night when only half the party is diving. San Miguel is small and walkable: beach bars along the waterfront, mezcalerias and cantinas a few blocks inland, sports bars for whatever game is on, and a handful of places that stay open late. It is a low-key scene rather than a party island, which most visitors find is the point.
The listings below cover bars, cantinas and late openers across the island, with hours where the business publishes them. If your last evening is also your no-fly window, the flying after diving guide explains how long that window actually needs to be, and the restaurants directory covers dinner before you go out. Keep this to the evenings when tomorrow does not involve a tank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nightlife in Cozumel like?
Cozumel nightlife is mostly relaxed: waterfront bars, cocktails, live music, casual restaurants and some later venues. It is more about an evening out in and around San Miguel than a large-scale party scene.
Are there nightclubs or discotheques in Cozumel?
There are late-night venues, DJs and dancing on some nights, but Cozumel is not comparable to Cancún or Playa del Carmen for large nightclubs. Check current venue listings before planning a club night.
Where are Cozumel’s bars and nightlife concentrated?
Most evening options are in and around downtown San Miguel, particularly near the waterfront and main plaza. Some beach and hotel venues also run evening events.
Where can I find live music in Cozumel?
Live music is most often found at downtown bars and selected beach venues. Schedules change by day, season and event, so confirm directly with the venue before making plans.
What should divers know about drinking alcohol after diving?
Do not drink between dives or before another dive. After your final dive, drink responsibly, rehydrate and allow adequate time before diving again; alcohol can impair judgement and complicate dive safety.