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Entertainment in Patagonia

  1. Ty Cymraeg

    Teatime in this riverside house includes sumptuous pies and jams. The youngest member of the Welsh family that owns the place, an energetic twentysomething named Miguel, is happy to explain Welsh traditions from poetry competitions to the significance of carved wooden ‘love spoons’ – his knowledge adds significantly to the experience.

    reviewed

  2. Ty Nain

    It’s been a decade since Ty Nain was written up in the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times, but the endorsements are still plastered on the front lawn. Inside an ivy-clad 1890 home, Ty Nain persists as one of the country’s most traditional teahouses.

    reviewed

  3. A

    Margarita Bar

    A cool nightspot with brick walls and slick white-leather booths, Margarita also dishes up surprisingly tasty food in good portions. On weekends it can stay open until 06:00. Occasional live acts include tango and rock nacional.

    reviewed

  4. La Ochava

    This cafe-pub is housed in an antique corner building with high ceilings and original woodwork. Try the cerveza artesanal (craft beer) and a steak, burger or sandwich while soaking up the old-fashioned atmosphere.

    reviewed

  5. B

    Librobar

    Upstairs in the gnome village, this hip book-bar serves coffee, bottled beers and pricey cocktails. Peruse the oversized photography books on Patagonian wildlife or bring your laptop and take advantage of the free wi-fi.

    reviewed

  6. Bar Plaza

    Probe Viedma's soul by eavesdropping on ñoquis (meaning literally gnocchis or government employees) quibbling about the economy over coffee and cigarettes. Look for live blues and tango on weekend evenings.

    reviewed

  7. C

    La Chocolatería Josh Aike

    This irresistible chocolate factory tells the story of local climbing legends on the walls. It makes for an intimate evening out, with options ranging from spirit-spiked hot cocoa to wine and fondue.

    reviewed

  8. Rancho Cucamonga

    This up-all-night club has long been a hot spot for local partygoers. Twentysomethings fill the place to capacity in the wee hours of the morning when well-known DJs are spinning.

    reviewed

  9. D

    Something Café

    This petite cafe and bar, comprising about 10 tables and a couple of bar stools, is a cozy spot for a hot chocolate or tapas and a glass of wine after a long day of travel.

    reviewed

  10. E

    O’Connell’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

    This jovial pub serves up sandwiches, stews and hearty classics, such as chicken pot pie. During the nightly happy hour (7pm to 9pm) beer and cocktails are two for one.

    reviewed

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  12. F

    Margarita Bar

    With a trendy edge, this low-lit brick haunt has a laundry list of cocktails, a friendly bar staff and live music (such as jazz, bossa nova or drumming) on Wednesdays.

    reviewed

  13. G

    Takos

    With a hearty dose of rock nacional (Argentine rock) and pool tables, this hotspot offers a casual atmosphere for the twenty-something crowd.

    reviewed

  14. H

    Boru Irish Pub & Restobar

    This good-looking new pub, featuring a beautiful wood bar and a row of cozy red booths, serves up icy beer and plates piled high with french fries.

    reviewed

  15. I

    La Oveja Negra

    This intimate bar is decked in burlap and revolutionary paraphernalia – long live rock and folk – which keep the crowd bubbling at this fun bar.

    reviewed

  16. J

    Jackaroe Boliche

    Late-night drinking and dancing spots include the swanky disco Jackaroe Boliche, housed in an unfortunate building.

    reviewed

  17. K

    San Javier

    The front part offers café fare and ice cream, but Guinness and Kilkenny are served in the dark-wood watering hole out back.

    reviewed

  18. L

    Don Diego de la Noche

    This perennial favorite serves dinner and features live music like tango, guitar and folklórico (Argentine folk music).

    reviewed

  19. M

    La Nueva Cabaña

    This rustic pub and dance spot attracts a young crowd for musica electronica, rock, folk and pop.

    reviewed

  20. N

    Quinto Elemento

    Late-night drinking and dancing spots include the run-down pub Quinto Elemento.

    reviewed

  21. O

    Cine Teatro Español

    Stately, old-fashioned cinema offering a wide selection of Hollywood flicks.

    reviewed

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  23. Shackleton Lounge

    This laid-back lounge, 3km from the center, pleases crowds with good music and strong daiquiris.

    reviewed

  24. P

    Grouse

    This Celtic pub-slash-karaoke hub aims to appeal to all whims. Look for live acts in summer, generous mixed drinks and draft cans of Guinness.

    reviewed