Bar in Mexico City, Mexico

NIV

100Pearl Points

Wine-led Condesa

About NIV

NIV is worth considering for a wine-first night in Hipódromo Condesa, especially if the plan is drinks with light food rather than a full dinner. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 gives it a stronger trust signal than a generic neighborhood bar, but the food case is less defined, so value-seekers should treat it as a serious drinking stop first.

Limited nights are the first thing to know: NIV is open Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. In Mexico City, the clearest verified reason to put it on a plan is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026, paired with evening hours that make it easier to schedule as a planned stop rather than an every-night fallback.

The right reader is someone who wants a casual Mexico City venue with a wine-recognized profile and confirmed evening service. The food offering, menu format, pricing, capacity, and service setup are not confirmed here, so do not build the night around assumptions that are not listed. For a fuller plan around NIV, Our full Mexico City restaurants guide can help with broader dining research.

Book it for a planned Mexico City evening

The confirmed details make NIV easiest to place as an evening stop: casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026, and hours from 6 PM to 1 AM Wednesday through Saturday, plus 4 PM to 10 PM on Sunday. There is no confirmed capacity, private-room setup, menu structure, or price information, so the safest approach is to plan with flexibility and verify current details directly before going.

Timing is part of the value calculation. Sunday starts earlier and ends earlier, which is useful for a lower-commitment plan. Wednesday or Thursday may be simpler for a planned visit than the weekend, while Friday and Saturday fit a later night because NIV is open until 1 AM.

Where it fits among other options

If NIV is unavailable, Aguascalientes 232, La botica, FELINA, Baldío, and Tout Chocolat are natural names to compare depending on what kind of stop you want. Treat them as different planning options rather than one-for-one substitutes, since NIV's verified hook here is its Star Wine List recognition and evening schedule.

For a broader Mexico City shortlist, use Our full Mexico City bars guide alongside food and stay planning from Our full Mexico City hotels guide. If the night becomes dining-led instead, compare NIV with other dining rooms generically rather than forcing it into a full-meal role without confirmed menu or format details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the crowd like at NIV?

The crowd is not confirmed in the venue details. What is verified is that NIV is a casual Mexico City venue with Star Wine List recognition in 2026 and evening hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 1 AM, and Sunday from 4 PM to 10 PM.

Is the food good at NIV?

The food offering is not confirmed in the verified details, so do not choose NIV based on assumptions about a menu or dining format. If your priority is a fuller food-led night, compare it with other options and verify current menus directly.

Does NIV have happy hour deals?

Happy hour details are not confirmed. Choose NIV based on the verified facts instead: casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026, and its listed Mexico City opening hours. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

Does NIV have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not confirmed in the venue details. Plan around NIV as a Mexico City stop and verify seating details directly if outdoor space is important to your visit.

Is NIV good for a date?

NIV can work for a date if you want a casual Mexico City venue with evening hours and Star Wine List recognition. The strongest verified planning details are its Wednesday to Saturday 6 PM–1 AM schedule and Sunday 4 PM–10 PM schedule.

Is NIV good for groups?

Group suitability is not confirmed because capacity and private-room details are not available here. For a group plan, verify directly with NIV and compare other options if you need more confirmed information before choosing a venue.

Is NIV open late?

Yes. NIV is open until 1 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It is also open Sunday from 4 PM to 10 PM, and closed Monday and Tuesday.

Location

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

Mexico City, Mexico

Compare NIV

Full Comparison: NIV

Venue	Awards	Booking Difficulty
NIV	Star Wine List (2026)	Easy
La botica		Unknown
Tout Chocolat		Unknown
Aguascalientes 232		Unknown
Baldío		Unknown
FELINA		Unknown

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FELINA, Notable alternative

How NIV compares in Mexico City

NIV is the wine-led choice in this set, with Star Wine List recognition giving it the clearest external validation. Choose it over La botica or FELINA when the priority is a serious bottle or glass in Condesa rather than a bar chosen mainly for mood. Booking difficulty is marked easy, so it is also a practical pick when a same-week plan needs less friction.

Aguascalientes 232 is the more natural cross-shop if the night needs to stay around the same neighborhood rhythm. Baldío and Tout Chocolat are less direct replacements: consider them when ambiance or a different category of stop matters more than a wine-list signal.

For value, NIV makes sense if the spend is going toward wine quality and a relaxed late-evening format. If food is the main decision point, compare restaurant-led options separately rather than judging it against bars built around other strengths.