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 Buenos Aires
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…
Palermo
They take coffee seriously at this industrial chic cafe and barista training center. Choose between Chemex, AeroPress, V60, Kalita, syphon or Clever…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Buenos Aires
Come for a cappuccino, stay for a glass of champagne: this is the kind of cafe you could sit in all day. Conveniently located near the train station and…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Upscale restaurant-wine bar with low lighting, a stylish crowd, and a good selection of wines by the glass, fresh fruit cocktails and perfectly stirred…
Buenos Aires
On the 13th floor of hip Hotel Pulitzer, this after-work spot draws a mix of locals and travelers at sunset for cold drinks, chilled-out Bossanova and…
Palermo
Craft beer may be all the rage in BA right now, but Antares has been brewing ales at its Mar del Plata factory since the current crop of beer-makers were…
Palermo
Stylish and spacious Crobar remains one of Buenos Aires' most popular clubs. On one night, international DJs mash up the latest techno selections, another…
Belgrano, Nuñez & the Costanera Norte
Jet definitely has an exclusive vibe that attracts celebrities and fashionistas, so put on your best get-up or you won’t make the dress code. Early on you…
San Telmo
For some of BA’s best coffee, drop by this coffee shop inside the Mercado de San Telmo – enter via Carlos Calvo. Experienced baristas serve up organic,…
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires' oldest and most famous cafe, the Tortoni is so popular with foreigners that tourist crowds and inflated prices slightly detract from its…
La Boca
Join the locals for a merienda (afternoon snack) at this wonderfully atmospheric bar with exposed brick walls. It's been a neighborhood favorite since…
Buenos Aires
This pub in Boedo was serving the needs of BA's beer lovers long before hip new craft-beer bars starting popping up across the city. It has one of BA's…
Buenos Aires
This beautifully restored historical bar feels like the well-kept secret of refined local gentlemen who gather here after work. A doorman welcomes guests…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
A Recoleta institution, this classic cafe has been serving the porteño elite since the 1950s. The outdoor front terrace is unbeatable for a coffee or beer…
Palermo
Being supremely well located near the heart of Palermo’s bar scene makes Kika’s popular Tuesday-night ‘Hype’ easily accessible for those up for a party…
Buenos Aires
Tea-lined wooden cabinets and spicy aromas welcome you to this cozy little sipping paradise. Opened in 1927, this tea shop and cafe was long known as El…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Six kinds of beer are brewed on the premises at this industrial-style microbrewery located opposite Recoleta Cemetery. If you can't choose between the…
Buenos Aires
Attracting a good share of BA’s tattooed youth, Bahrein is a hugely popular downtown club housed in an old bank (check out the ‘vault’ in the basement)…
Palermo
Look for this classy cocktail joint behind an unmarked, art-deco-style door. Inspired by the film The Shining, inside the dimly-lit place is all mirrors…
Palermo
The highlight here is the beautiful back patio which comes into its own on hot summer nights, with its slick bar, leafy surroundings and comfy wood booths…
Palermo
Some of Palermo’s best cocktails can be found at Home Hotel’s intimate bar-restaurant. During the day, relax in the grassy garden next to the slick…
San Telmo
There’s no sign at this upstairs bar – just look for the red door. It has a cool, relaxed atmosphere with low lounge furniture in the main room and a pool…
Buenos Aires
Dating from 1894 and recently refurbished, this classic pool hall, cafe and bar is a nice stop on historic Av de Mayo, with sidewalk seating and an…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Join Recoleta's well-heeled residents for a cocktail beneath chandeliers in an elegant space that's fit for a president. Order from the extensive drinks…
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…
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…
