Mar del Plata
This glitzy pub is set in a quaint and thoughtfully restored antique building – an old corner store where the former President of Argentina, Marcelo…
Must-see nightlife in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Run by a friendly Englishman and his Russian partner, this gay bar is hetero-friendly, so everyone’s welcome to come on down. The basement space has a…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Belly up to the bar with the locals at the Tandil branch of this popular chain of modern breweries. Sample the goods from the copper tap cylinders behind…
Palermo
If you're fussy about coffee, head to Vive for your flat white or cold brew fix – it'll be made with quality Colombian beans and prepared with a smile by…
Mendoza
Argentine draft beers and a few house-made beers, totaling a selection of over 50, are on offer at this popular spot that feels a bit like a beer garden…
Palermo
Riding on BA’s java boom is this modern coffee shop serving house-roasted beans. Order your espresso, cappuccino, Americano or latte (via AeroPress or V60…
Palermo
With walls draped in leafy vines and wooden shelves lined with glass bottles and jars, Boticario takes its inspiration from an old-time apothecary. The…
Córdoba
An ever-popular spot for drinks and dancing, Maria Maria attracts a good range of locals, travelers and expats for its combo of live music and DJ acts. On…
Buenos Aires
Surf the wave of BA's craft beer revolution at this small bar with an exposed brick, polished concrete and wooden interior. The 12 ales on tap are…
Ushuaia
Dublin doesn’t feel so far away at this dimly lit pub. Popular with the locals, it's the scene of lively banter and free-flowing drinks. Look out for…
El Calafate
Upstairs in the gnome village shopping complex, this hip bookstore-bar serves coffee, artisan beers and pricey cocktails. Peruse the oversized photography…
Cafayate
This new craft brewery on Cafayate's plaza features their brew works behind the bar, and patio and streetside tables washed in music (a popular hangout at…
Bariloche
This compact, trendy microbrewery produces just three brews: the light, refreshing kölsch, the intensely hoppy IPA and a dark, malty porter. The…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Polished steel vats greet you at this relatively recent Chilean transplant that's been wowing locals with its Bock Torobayo, honey beer, hoppy IPA and…
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…
Buenos Aires
One of the city’s most historic cafes, La Puerto Rico has been serving espresso and cappuccino since 1887. Pope Francis used to come here for his morning…
Rosario
Brightly lit and cheerful, this inviting corner space is a cooperative that puts on regular music and other cultural events. It's a social, slightly…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Though the saintly devilish address seems like a contradiction in terms, this unusual, popular and welcoming bar has an arty bohemian vibe. The big two…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Grab a cold beer and a bite on the terrace at this rustic but stylish spot near Recoleta's cemetery and the cultural center. With communal tables, comfort…
Bariloche
In a mini-forest of the Paseo de la Colina, in the heart of Bariloche, the Wesley brothers' brewpub is very much part of the city's craft-beer circuit…
Along the Río Paraná
A polished, spacious corner bar with a youthful atmosphere and small beer garden, 501 is a fine place to settle in for an evening of drinking. It also…
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…
Palermo
Colorful stencils and murals cover the walls of this casual place, making it feel like you’re hanging out in a grungy, artsy squat. It might lack the…
The Gran Chaco
In an elegant old edifice, with an eclectically decorated interior, this is a fine choice any time of day. Its terrace is sweet for a sundowner, and it…
Córdoba
Get here early to grab a seat at this tapas bar known for its craft beer, as Antares fills up fast and doesn't take reservations. Count on great happy…
Buenos Aires
This traditional neighborhood cafe and bar has been serving the locals their morning cafe con leche (milky coffee) and afternoon beers since 1923. Inside…
Buenos Aires
The downtown branch of Buller Brewing Company is a popular spot for after-office beers (the main pub is in Recoleta). There are usually six beers on tap –…
Puerto Iguazú
A happening open-air bar in the middle of Puerto Iguazú's little nightlife strip, Quita Penas has an elevated deck and a variety of other spaces below. It…
Bariloche & the Lake District
This friendly little bar serves five locally made brews, including a stout, an amber ale involving the toasted nuts of an araucaria pine and the…
Bariloche & the Lake District
The Gilbert family has been brewing its award-winning beers at this 1930s wooden house for several generations. Their stout, amber ale and pale ale are…
Salta
With all the folklórica music on this street, the mostly indie mix in this trendy bar might come as a relief. Popular with locals and tourists, it keeps…
Córdoba
In the back of Muy Güemes, one of the district's buzziest courtyards, this fun pub with outdoor seating has great craft beer, cocktails and plates for…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Another of Tandil's craft-beer halls. This is a link in an Argentine chain, with eight beers on tap at all times. It also does a range of pub grub, from…
Rosario
With a red-lit interior true to its origins as a brothel, this place has an atmosphere all of its own. The soundtrack is 1970s and 1980s rock, and the…
Gringa Cervecería Artesanal de Montaña
Bariloche & the Lake District
Apart from its celebrated smoked porter, German-style wheat beer, stout and a couple of other locally produced beers, this brewery-pizzeria pairs potent…
Inland Patagonia
Simplicity is the name of the game at this tiny home bar – it serves a variety of decent beers made on-site (we liked the IPA), with meat and cheese…
El Chaltén
This irresistible chocolate factory tells the story of local climbing legends on the walls. It makes for an intimate evening out, with options ranging…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Located in the village of Moquehue, and not functioning as a restaurant when we visited, La Moquehuina is nevertheless worth a stop for its excellent…
Buenos Aires
This French-inspired downtown bar is popular at happy hour with young people who work in the neighborhood. Come on Tuesday evenings for Noche Francesa …
Bariloche
Particularly popular for its Munich-style negra schwarzbier, Scottish amber ale, cream stout and kölsch, this cheerful brewpub pairs its beers with…
