Buenos Aires
A gem in the neighborhood, this lovely bar notable (historic bar) has been immaculately restored and transformed into a sophisticated bar and restaurant…
Must-see nightlife in Argentina
Palermo
Descend the graffiti-strewn stairwell and step aboard the carriage of an actual New York subway train to reach this cavernous underground space with DJs…
Buenos Aires
This basement speakeasy is located beneath a flower shop: needless to say, the entryway is beautiful (and fragrant). Hipsters, artists, chefs and…
Cafayate
Run by a cordial English-speaker, the only proper wine bar in Cafayate serves a long list of dry whites, rosés and bold reds by the glass and bottle. Grab…
Palermo
They take coffee seriously at this industrial chic cafe and barista training center. Choose between Chemex, AeroPress, V60, Kalita, syphon or Clever…
Salta
Decked out to resemble a Buenos Aires cafe, this place has prices to match and offers a stylish terrace in the heart of the Balcarce zone; it's a top spot…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
One of the city's most elegant bars, Milión takes up three floors of a renovated old mansion. The courtyard garden is a leafy paradise, overlooked by a…
San Antonio de Areco
This weather-beaten corner building full of dusty bottles was originally a general store and is more than 200 years old. These days it's a family-run bar…
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…
Buenos Aires
Behind an unmarked door on a residential block in Villa Crespo, a short stroll south of Palermo Soho, one of the city's cocktail institutions awaits. Come…
Buenos Aires
Dating back to 1884, this historic coffeehouse's stained-glass awnings, high ceilings and gilded details make it one of the most beautiful cafes in the…
Bariloche
Going strong since 2011, not only is Manush responsible for some of the region's best stout, brown porter, pale ale and kölsch, but it is the only brewpub…
Catamarca & La Rioja
Simple but atmospheric, this bohemian spot is Chilecito’s best cafe, serving fine coffee, cold beer and decent mixed drinks. Expect epic chess battles…
Rosario
You can smell the malt at this brewpub, where the delicious ales are produced right beneath your feet. It’s a fine place to start exploring this bar-rich…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Overlooking Lago Moreno, this delightful beer hall with hanging lanterns and copper taps is as known for its food – slow-cooked lamb, mammoth sandwiches –…
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…
Palermo
One of the city’s biggest crowd-pullers, Niceto Club is a nightlife staple in Buenos Aires. On weekend nights, national and international spin masters…
Palermo
Potent classic cocktails with a twist – whipped up by one of BA's best bartenders, Fede Cuco – are the house specialty at this sultry bar on one of…
Jujuy
A funky art cafe that turns into Jujuy's bohemian playground after the sun drops. Expect a grab bag of offerings here, from tai chi and music classes to…
El Calafate
Long, skinny tables fill with both locals and travelers to quaff what we consider to be the best artisan beer in Patagonia, La Zorra. The smoked porter…
Coastal Patagonia
A favorite of locals, this white house serves cakes, jams and breads that are all homemade and fresh, always (tea adult/child AR$350/200). In business for…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
This intimate, colorful and engaging multilevel place is popular with under-40 tucumanos and is one of the best of the city's many combination cafe/bar…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Granted, there's little to no competition, but this labyrinthine bar would qualify as cool in Buenos Aires or Mexico City – it is evocative of the latter…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
One of Argentina's new microbreweries, and Tandil's best, is set in a cool stone building with standing bar tables on the street side and a chalkboard…
Palermo
This plush speakeasy requires a password (which you enter at a telephone booth near the door) to get in: follow the clues on the Facebook page. Inside, it…
Palermo
This popular pub is a good place to get an overview of the Argentine beer scene: it has 20 nationally produced microbrews on tap, including IPAs, pilsners…
Palermo
Order a pint of IPA or golden ale from the caravan bar and drink it under the fairy lights and hanging plants in Benaim's cool beer garden. There's also a…
Atlantic Coast
If you're after craft beer and cocktails made with high-end spirits, find this sleek spot with wood-paneled walls and a granite slab bar. The attached…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Great vibe at this place with vaulted ceilings, communal tables and stained glass for a warm glow. Live music Thursday to Saturday nights.
Mendoza
Nearly always packed, this hipster-heavy bar is the best place in the city for a wide selection of quality beer.
Along the Río Paraná
Set atop an old barge moored behind the port, this friendly alternative bar with river views is a fantastic place for a drink and to tap into Corrientes…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Award-winning brewery that serves no less than 15 of its own brews, including the Belgian strong dark ale, highly rated by connoisseurs. Other hoppy…
Salta
Part wineshop, part wine bar, operated out of a tricked-out bicycle and wagon parked on Cerro San Bernardo. Fair prices, well-curated stock, and you can…
Mar del Plata
There's a youthful crowd and free-flowing cerveza at this stylish pub with a corrugated facade and a cool front door that rolls open to expose the pub…
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…
Bariloche
Originally a one-man enterprise, this award-winning brewery is locally revered for its dozen or so beers, particularly the darker varieties – the porter,…
Buenos Aires
Sip champagne and watch the sun go down over Buenos Aires from the terrace at the new 16th-floor bar and cafe at Palacio Barolo, one of Buenos Aires' top…
El Chaltén
Transplanted from Alaska, this tiny, congenial wine bar offers a long Argentine wine list accompanied by 70 craft-beer options and standout appetizers…
Coastal Patagonia
Run by the original owner’s great-granddaughter in a gorgeous brick mansion, Plas y Coed pleases the palate and senses, with friendly service, fresh cakes…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Argentina's first brewpub was here years before microbreweries were cool and its pilsen, bock, cream stout, Scotch ale, amber ale and fruity raspberry…
