Must-see nightlife in San Telmo

  • Bar Plaza Dorrego

    San Telmo

    You can’t beat the atmosphere at this traditional cafe-bar. Sip your submarino (hot milk with chocolate) by a picturesque window and watch the world pass…

  • Doppelgänger

    San Telmo

    At this cool, emerald-hued corner bar you can count on being served a perfectly mixed martini. Doppelgänger specializes in vermouth cocktails: the lengthy…

  • Merci

    San Telmo

    This Parisian-style cafe and bakery, located inside the Mercado de San Telmo, is a great stop for coffee and pain au chocolat, or a glass of wine – grab a…

  • Coffee Town

    San Telmo

    For some of BA’s best coffee, drop by this coffee shop inside the Mercado de San Telmo – enter via Carlos Calvo. Experienced baristas serve up organic,…

  • La Puerta Roja

    San Telmo

    There’s no sign at this upstairs bar – just look for the red door. It has a cool, relaxed atmosphere with low lounge furniture in the main room and a pool…

  • Pride Cafe

    San Telmo

    This small, gay-friendly corner cafe is especially busy on Sunday during San Telmo’s antiques fair, when crowds descend on the homemade pastries (the…

  • Bar Británico

    San Telmo

    A classic corner cafe on the edge of Parque Lezama, Bar Británico has an evocative old wooden interior and big glass windows that open to the street. Drop…

  • Bar Seddón

    San Telmo

    This long-running corner bar-restaurant, outfitted with black-and-white tiles and rustic wood tables, is housed in an old restored pharmacy. Drop in for…

  • Gibraltar

    San Telmo

    One of BA’s classic pubs, the Gibraltar has a cozy atmosphere and good bar counter for those traveling alone. For a little friendly competition, head to…

  • Club Museum

    San Telmo

    This cavernous nightclub is housed in a beautiful old factory designed by Gustave Eiffel – the same man behind the Parisian landmark. It’s a huge space…