Reinas Bar
gay bar in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Reinas Bar, or simply Reinas, is a gay bar in Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Owner Marcus Van Groeningen opened the bar in 2010.
Description
Reinas Bar is a queen-themed gay bar in Zona Romántica. Out and About Puerto Vallarta has described Reinas as an LGBTQ-owned, "cozy friendly neighborhood bar" with a "great mix" of locals and foreigners. Reinas has dresses, hats, high-heeled shoes, makeup, and wigs available for guests to wear. According to Ed Walsh of the Bay Area Reporter, the bar is busiest before midnight.
The interior features many depictions of queens, as well as a large mirror in the shape of a crown. According to the magazine, "Everywhere you look – walls, doors, tables, – you'll see photos of the Queen of England, Princess Diane, along with tiaras, chandeliers, and a few other elements of British royalty." Salvador Dominguez of Out and About Puerto Vallarta said the images of Queen Elizabeth II and other royals "contrasts with the Mexican style of cantina". There are screens streaming music and videos from the 1980s in both English and Spanish. The menu includes beer, margaritas, mezcal, and tequilas.
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