Córdoba
A Güemes classic, this laid-back bar in a historic townhouse plays an eclectic range of music and serves good food to boot. Live music Thursday to Sunday…
Must-see nightlife in Argentina
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
Right on the main plaza, this typical Argentine corner cafe is always open and always pulls a crowd. It's good for drinks, snacks or something more…
Inland Patagonia
This stylish cafe does real coffee with scones, homemade cakes and alfajores (cookie-type sandwiches usually stuffed with milk caramel) for those in the…
Puerto Madryn
With modern ambience and 12 microbrews from all over Argentina on tap, this hipster bar is the latest addition to Madryn's nightlife. It also serves pub…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
The luxurious polo-themed cocktail bar at the Four Seasons is an elegant stop for pre-dinner drinks or an indulgent nightcap. Sit back in a leather…
Along the Río Paraná
A chilled bohemian cafe-bar with friendly staff, Uh Lala is a good place to mix it with locals over a coffee or an evening drink. From Thursday to…
Mar del Plata
A fantastic new craft-beer bar with a minimum of 10 beers on tap at any one time. Design is creative minimalist with wood-paneled walls and speckled…
Rosario
An expansive club out near the river that gets packed with hard partying rosareños. Regularly hosts fun theme nights that are all lasers, fluoro markers…
Rosario
One of Rosario's fanciest boliches (nightclubs), this stylish spot is in the heart of the liveliest nightlife zone. It operates a pretty strict door…
Puerto Madryn
With a trendy edge, this low-lit brick haunt has a laundry list of cocktails, friendly bar staff and decent food, with popular sushi Wednesdays. On Friday…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Sample some of the 35 different craft beers on tap at Molly's, an elegant bar in a beautifully restored old house. The outdoor tables in the beer garden…
Inland Patagonia
Trevelin’s oldest teahouse occupies a modern building but has high traditional standards. Along with a bottomless pot, there’s cream pie, torta negra and…
Misiones
This traditional, amiable cafe on the plaza has a comfy interior and a terrace perfect for watching everyday life in Posadas go by. It serves an excellent…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Packed in the evenings with young locals and visitors alike, this is the place to enjoy locally brewed oatmeal stout, Belgian Tripel-style beer, a hoppy…
Buenos Aires
Long-running Amerika has a lot to offer: two music floors, one electronica and one Latina, barra libre (all-you-can-drink), huge video screens, stripper…
Inland Patagonia
Everything is reliably homemade at this teahouse (tea service per person AR$280). Those with smaller appetites can split the tea service and just order an…
Along the Río Paraná
This cozy cafe just off the Junín mall serves good coffee alongside a mouthwatering array of quality handmade chocolates and pastries. It's also a good…
Mendoza
This small, nominally gay bar packs in a mixed crowd and has outrageous drag shows at midnight every night, with hard-core techno later. Some nights have…
Puerto Iguazú
This unsubtle but fun nightclub just off the Av Brasil strip fills up with Brazilians looking for a big night out on the weak peso. The dance floor fills…
Buenos Aires
This fashionable, classy spot sets the mood for an evening out with open spaces, sophisticated lighting and plush sofas. Excellent cocktails. DJs play…
Bariloche
A laid-back little corner bar serving a good range of local microbrewery beers at excellent prices. The music is cool and the decor eclectic. DJs play on…
Mendoza
Large, two story space with an industry-meets-mountain aesthetic serving good beers, cocktails and a menu of innovative versions of regional specialties.
Salta
A locally loved two-story bar with well-priced cocktails and cheap eats. It's a good spot for a quiet drink before or after burning down the night.
Córdoba
This chic hole-in-the-wall does the best happy hour (from 6pm to 9pm) in Güemes. Come for craft beer, free popcorn, cheap tacos and a local vibe.
Coastal Patagonia
Hip and attractive, featuring a beautiful wood bar and a row of cozy red booths, Boru serves up icy beer and plates piled high with french fries.
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This rooftop bar at the swanky Alvear Palace is a chic venue for a sunset cocktail or late-night drinks.
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
This corner venue in Meridiano V attracts a range of musicians, from jazz to tango to swing and blues; check the website to see what's on.
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Combo outdoor beer garden and cocktail bar with DJs spinning late and occasional live music and dancing, plus, better than average food.
Mendoza
Unpretentious pub with accompanying grub, like nachos and wings, and a good place to say no to vino and yes to a margarita or beer.
Bariloche & the Lake District
An excellent wine list plus a succinct menu of imaginative salads and meaty light bites dominate at this buzzy lakefront wine bar.
Palermo
Housed in an old mansion with tall brick hallways, this maze-like gay club brings in a crowd of young, good-looking people.
Mendoza
Sleek and intimate wine bar, with cheese platter and tapas, in Mendoza’s best-looking hotel, the Park Hyatt.
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
An old-school hangout, with high ceilings, clad in wood and tiles and featuring a local vibe.
Palermo
This popular lesbian club hosts karaoke nights and raucous live drag shows on weekends.
Along the Río Paraná
A great place to try the local lager is this historic corner pub. It's a huge affair, with streetside tables, a cypress-shaded terrace and an immense…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
The Shamrock Basement is an unpretentious subterranean club known for its first-rate DJ lineups, pounding house music and diverse young crowd. Thanks to…
Rosario
This enormous and hugely popular bar is a striking sight with its wall-to-wall guitar-hero decoration, good-looking bar and terrace area, and comfy padded…
