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…
Must-see nightlife in South America
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…
Pereira
This bright and inviting cafe decked out with pine furniture prepares the best coffee in town (COP$3000 to COP$6500) using a variety of different methods…
Porto Alegre
This awesomely named bar (a nod to Bukowski) is Cidade Baixa's best. Draft ales (Baldhead, Malvadez, Bardos) and cool cocktails (R$15 to R$28) fuel the…
Northern Patagonia
Who could guess that Patagonia's best beer is made by a Frenchman in this tiny boardwalk village? Julian makes a smooth Belgian-style IPA, a nice porter…
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…
Santiago
The '80s and '90s still rule at least one floor of Blondie, while the other could have anything from goth rock and techno to Britpop or Chilean indie. A…
Concepción
A multisensory experience for the mind, body and soul, this labyrinthine space blurs the lines between bar, club, concert venue, art gallery and cultural…
Valparaíso
Music-savvy clubbers in their 20s and 30s love this gay-friendly club: the beer's cheap, there's plenty of room to move and hardly any teenyboppers. There…
Maceió
Maceió's best beachfront bar is always buzzing: when an acoustic guitarist is playing and a good-looking crowd is drinking beer and caipirinhas under the…
Viña Del Mar
Electronic music is the order of the evening at this boomingly popular club, which has two heaving dance floors, a lively terrace and an attached concert…
Minas Gerais
Capistrana Brewpub, on nightlife-happy Beco da Tecla, is the retail outlet for Diamantina's home-grown Capistrana beer, including an excellent pale ale,…
Popayán
One of the best cafes in town, preparing a wide variety of hot and cold beverages using high-quality beans from around the country. There are so many…
Minas Gerais
This bookstore-cafe is a relaxing spot to mingle with Diamantina’s bohemian set. You can browse books (including a few in English), use the free wi-fi and…
Punta Arenas
A fine addition to the city, this neighborhood bar is friendly and bubbling with life. There are memorable craft cocktails and local beer. Try a not-too…
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…
Sur Chico
Sur Chico's best craft-beer destination, El Growler is a collaboration between an Oregonian brewer and his Chilean partner. There are 15 taps, more or…
Gramado
Yes, the 'MF' stands for 'Motherfucker' (we asked!). As if that's not reason enough to pop in, you'll find 50 taps of craft beer here – the most we have…
São Paulo
In the striking Edifício Copan, Dona Onça is one of downtown's best bars, not only for the packed crowds and excellent drinks, but for lauded chef Janaina…
São Paulo
This neighborhood beer emporium – one of the city's first – has evolved into a full-on gourmet craft-beer refuge as the brew scene in Brazil continues to…
Northern Highlands
An artsy spot to lubricate your mind very cheaply on exotic fruit drinks and Amazonian liqueurs by the shot (S1.50) or the jar (from S18). The 11 options…
Bolivia
More than 10 different wines from small, mostly organic Bolivian vineyards can be sampled by the glass at this artists' hangout, which also serves local…
Centro & the Mainland
True to its name, Cozalinda (a play on coisa linda, a beautiful thing) is a cozy and colorful Coqueiros brewery. You'll find 20 taps, most of which are…
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…
Chiloé
This wonderful cafe-gallery takes coffee very seriously – Intelligentsia and Blue Bottle are served, two of North America's best, along with Santiago…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
Tourist guide Leo and his wife Paola run this cozy pub-cafe, one block southeast of Plaza 26 de Enero. There are books to leaf through and Che…
Ubatuba
This clearly unsuperstitious bar's 13 taps flow with a mix of local, regional and international craft beers, finally giving Ubatubense a hip spot to…
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…
Centro & the Mainland
If any evidence was needed that the Brazilian coffee scene has changed (outside of São Paulo, that is), look no further than the adorable to-go espresso…
Arequipa
Arequipa's first craft-beer bar is a modern but unpretentious pub in the village-like San Lázaro area. The burgers, wings and hand-cut fries are excellent…
Cartagena
Havana has it all: live salsa from horn-blowing Cubans, strong drinks, a gorgeous horseshoe-shaped bar surrounded by brilliant eccentrics, wood-paneled…
São Paulo
This Kiwi-run, top-end coffee haunt serves cappuccinos that are as good as those in Italy. Beans are roasted out back while the little terrace…
Morro de São Paulo
This hotel's terrace is the place to be at sunset for glorious views over the harbor, a DJ-spun soundtrack and festive drinks served with the flourish of…
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…
Puerto Varas
This stylish Italian-style coffeehouse serves Sur Chico's best espresso from its La Marzocco machine, and draws a healthy breakfast and lunch crowd for…
Porto Alegre
With its 38 taps and 100 international labels by the bottle, this Moinhos de Vento drinking den has won the city's Best Beer List honors every year since…
São Paulo
This dark and speakeasy-sexy bar sits below a boteco called Astor (extraordinarily great as well for food and caipirinhas), hence the name: SubAstor…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
This bumping little bar on the south corner of the plaza has a wide selection of intoxicating cocktails and, if you get the munchies, a chalkboard snack…
Curitiba
The hophead assault on this excellent craft beer bar's 32 draft options – served in proper pints – is relentless. Aficionados will find the lion's share…
Santa Catarina
The once outrageous bottled craft beer list at this cultured bar has been trimmed to 25 or so, but 14 taps means the draft selections – mostly southern…
