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El Soñador is a relaxed, gay-friendly bar in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica with a pool table, a covered rooftop terrace, weekend DJs, and nine signature cocktails. Everyone is welcome.
Quick Facts: El Soñador
| Name | El Soñador Bar (El Sonador) |
| Type | Gay-friendly neighborhood bar with a pool table and rooftop terrace |
| Address | Ignacio L. Vallarta 229, corner of Francisco I. Madero, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Open | Daily 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM. Sundays open at 11:00 AM for NFL games. |
| Cover Charge | None |
| Minimum Age | 18+. No children. |
| Phone | 322 888 8186 |
| Payment | Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments |
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ℹ️ About El Soñador
El Soñador is a place to unwind in a low-key, relaxed atmosphere. This Mexican cantina style bar has a pool table on the main floor, a large covered rooftop patio, lots of table games, and a bar that makes nine signature drinks. Their tagline says it best: “If you can dream it, you can drink it.”
El Soñador is gay friendly, and the owners want it that way: open to everyone, with a mixed crowd of locals, expats, and visitors. It sits on Ignacio L. Vallarta, a few doors from Paco’s Ranch in the heart of the Zona Romántica.
Downstairs has a lounge-type feel, and the music is easy to shape: guests can pick what plays, as long as it is not reggaeton or anything angry. Most nights it is Pink Pony Club-style pop or 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s rock. The rooftop is where the weekend DJs play.
🕙 Hours & Weekly Schedule
| Monday – Saturday | 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM (opens early for NFL games) |
| Monday | Most Monday evenings are pool league play (league members only) |
| Tuesday | Industry Night all day and night: 50% off the entire menu for anyone who works in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, or bars |
| Thursday | Most Thursdays are pool tournaments with cash prizes, open to anyone on a first-come basis |
| Friday & Saturday | Resident DJ on the rooftop, 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| High season | A DJ is added on Thursday and Sunday |
🎱 Amenities & Features
| Pool table | On the main floor, first come first served. League play and tournaments run on set nights (see schedule). |
| Table games | Lots of table games |
| Rooftop terrace | Large rooftop patio, fully covered but not enclosed (open sides) |
| Air conditioning | Ground floor is air-conditioned. The rooftop is open-air. |
| Live DJ | Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM (more nights in high season) |
| Music | Lounge vibe downstairs, guests pick the music. Pop and classic rock most nights. No reggaeton. No live bands. |
| Drinks | Nine signature cocktails. All margaritas are made with fresh fruit. |
| Sports | NFL on Sundays |
| Food | No kitchen. Outside food is welcome, and delivery is available from nearby Slice n Smash. |
| Seating & service | Seating and table service |
| Payments | Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments |
| Pets | Dogs allowed |
| Age | 18+ |
| Crowd | Gay friendly and open to everyone. A mix of locals, expats, and tourists. |
🍸 Signature Cocktails – $180 MXN each (135 ml)
| Pink Pony Punch | Absolut raspberry vodka, lemon, Cointreau and mariposa tea |
| 36,000 Feet Above Sea Level | Tequila, passion fruit, orange, lime and rosemary |
| Daddy Issues | Mezcal, guava, lime, lavender and St-Germain |
| Corpse Reviver Soñador | Tequila, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lime and absinthe |
| Blue Death | Raspberry vodka, blue curaçao, grenadine and lime |
| Your Hot Cousin | Tequila, lime, cucumber, jalapeño, basil, agave and sparkling water |
| Pineapple Express | Tequila, St-Germain, pineapple, lime, basil and tajín |
| One Night in Jalisco | Tequila, grapefruit, lime, ginger, mint and sparkling water |
| Blueberry Bliss | Gin, St-Germain, blueberries, lavender syrup, lemon and lime |
| And more | Classic cocktails, tequila and mezcal. All margaritas are made with fresh fruit. |
📍 Getting There & Nearby
| Address | Ignacio L. Vallarta 229, corner of Francisco I. Madero, Zona Romántica |
| Paco’s Ranch | A few doors away. See Paco’s Ranch, which is one block from Lázaro Cárdenas. |
| Lázaro Cárdenas Park & gay bar street | About 4 minutes on foot. This is the heart of the gay bar night scene. |
| Los Muertos Pier | About 8 minutes on foot |
| Gay Beach (Mantamar / Blue Chairs) | About 15 minutes on foot |
| Malecón | About 15 minutes on foot |
| Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe | About 20 minutes on foot |
| Airport | About 30 minutes by taxi, depending on traffic |
Walking times are approximate, from Google Maps.
🍽️ Food Nearby
| Slice n Smash | About half a block away. Order by phone and they deliver to the bar very quickly. |
| Taco stands | Three taco stands sit right next to the bar on Francisco I. Madero. |
| Bring your own | You are welcome to bring food into the bar. |
📞 Contact & Follow
| Phone | 322 888 8186 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | elsonadorpv.com |
| facebook.com/elsonadorbar | |
| @elsonadorbar |
Details confirmed with the owner of El Soñador, October 2026.
❓ FAQ
Is El Soñador a gay bar?
El Soñador is gay friendly. The owners want it open to everyone, so it is not a gay bar in the strict sense, but LGBTQ+ guests are welcome and the crowd is mixed.
Where is El Soñador in Puerto Vallarta?
El Soñador is at Ignacio L. Vallarta 229, on the corner of Francisco I. Madero, in the Zona Romántica. It is a few doors from Paco’s Ranch.
What are El Soñador’s hours?
El Soñador is open daily from 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM. On Sundays it opens at 11:00 AM for NFL games.
Does El Soñador have a rooftop?
Yes. The large rooftop patio is fully covered but not enclosed, so it stays open-air. The ground floor is air-conditioned.
Is there a DJ at El Soñador?
Yes. In low season there is a resident DJ on Friday and another on Saturday, with sets from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM. In high season a DJ is added on Thursday and Sunday.
What kind of music does El Soñador play?
Downstairs has a lounge-type vibe and guests can choose the music. Anything goes except reggaeton or anything angry. Most nights it is Pink Pony Club-style pop or 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s rock.
Does El Soñador have a pool table?
Yes. The pool table is first come, first served. Most Monday evenings are pool league play for league members, and most Thursdays are open tournaments with cash prizes, also first come.
Can I watch the NFL at El Soñador?
Yes. El Soñador opens at 11:00 AM on Sundays for NFL games.
What is Industry Night at El Soñador?
Every Tuesday, all day and night, anyone who works in the industry (hospitality, tourism, restaurants, bars, and similar) gets 50% off the entire menu.
Is there a cover charge at El Soñador?
No. There is no cover charge.
Does El Soñador serve food?
There is no kitchen, but you can bring your own food. Slice n Smash, about half a block away, delivers by phone order, and three taco stands are next door on Francisco I. Madero.
What are the signature drinks at El Soñador?
The bar serves nine signature cocktails, and all margaritas are made with fresh fruit.
What is the minimum age at El Soñador?
The minimum age to enter the bar is 18.
Does El Soñador take credit cards, and are dogs allowed?
Yes to both. The bar takes credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, and dogs are allowed.
How far is El Soñador from the gay bars and the beach?
El Soñador is just a few doors from Paco’s Ranch and about 4 minutes on foot from Lázaro Cárdenas Park, the gay bar street. It is about 8 minutes from Los Muertos Pier, about 15 minutes from Mantamar Gay Beach (the Blue Chairs) and the Malecón, and about 20 minutes from the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The airport is about 30 minutes by taxi.
🔗 Related Guides & Places
- A few doors away: Paco’s Ranch
- Nearby: Industry Nightclub
- Browse every bar and club: Night Play directory
- See where everything is: Puerto Vallarta gay map
- The full scene: Puerto Vallarta gay nightlife guide
- Getting home late: Ride share safety guide
- Stay close: Puerto Vallarta gay hotels
