Must-see nightlife in Argentina

  • Buller Brewing Company

    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…

  • Espiria

    Rosario

    Perfect for combining with a visit to the nearby art gallery, this enchanting cafe-bookshop-gallery occupies a beautiful house with stained glass and an…

  • Bahrein

    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)…

  • Almacén Los Principios

    San Antonio de Areco

    Stop for a beer at this charming general store and bar, which remains much as it was when it first opened in 1922. Dusty jars and tins line the wooden…

  • Antares

    Mar del Plata

    The cool microbrewery minichain has multiple locations in Mar del Plata; this one, in Barrio Los Troncos is arguably the most popular. Come for a variety…

  • Filipo

    Salta & the Andean Northwest

    Glasses gleaming on the gantry, outdoor tables and bow-tied waiters make this a great cafe. Top espressos, beer served as if it were Bollinger and thirst…

  • Touring Club

    Coastal Patagonia

    Old lore exudes from the pores of this historic confitería (cafe offering light meals), from the Butch Cassidy ‘Wanted’ poster to the embossed tile…

  • Sherwood

    Along the Río Paraná

    This massive complex on the costanera does a bit of everything – food, DJs, etc – but is best for a mojito or negroni on its spacious front deck or…

  • Los 36 Billares

    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…

  • Otto Tipp

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    After a hard day of doing anything (or nothing) there are few better ways to unwind than by working your way through the selection of microbrews at El…

  • Patio de la Cervezaría

    Along the Río Paraná

    Part of the Santa Fe brewery opposite, this picturesque beer garden has its lager piped across the road via a 'beerduct' bridge. It's a great outdoor…

  • Ruta Norte

    Salta

    An atmospheric dive with dusty tiled floors, exposed brick walls and a tiny bandstand near the brick bar where you and all your new friends will belt out…

  • Patio Cervecero El Bolsón

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    If you're a beer drinker, make for the patio here on a warm day and kick back with an IPA, a smoky negra ahumada (extra-dark bock), a pilsner-style rubia…

  • Presidente

    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…

  • Milk

    Córdoba

    Plush red-velvet chairs, the soft glow of chandeliers and waitstaff in suspenders and cocktail dresses – the vibe at this swank cocktail bar screams…

  • Jekyll & Hyde

    Rosario

    With even more identities than its namesake, this bar occupies a noble building left artfully semi-restored. Checkerboard tiles, exposed brick and…

  • El Cairo

    Rosario

    High-ceilinged and elegant, with huge panes of glass for people-watching (and vice versa), this classic Rosario cafe is good at any time of day, but…

  • Almacén Estación Central

    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…

  • Flux Bar

    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…

  • Antares

    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…

  • Hangar 52

    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…

  • Maria Maria

    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…

  • Bluedog

    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…

  • Dublin Irish Pub

    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…

  • Borges y Alvarez Libro-Bar

    El Calafate

    Upstairs in the gnome village shopping complex, this hip bookstore-bar serves coffee, artisan beers and pricey cocktails. Peruse the oversized photography…

  • Cafayateña

    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…

  • Konna Microcervecería

    Bariloche

    This compact, trendy microbrewery produces just three brews: the light, refreshing kölsch, the intensely hoppy IPA and a dark, malty porter. The…

  • Cervicería Kunstmann

    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…

  • La Puerto Rico

    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…

  • Pichangú

    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…

  • Costumbres Argentinas

    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…

  • Camping

    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…

  • Cervecería Wesley

    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…

  • Pasaje 501

    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…

  • Antares

    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…

  • El Banderín

    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…

  • Buller Pub Downtown

    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 –…

  • Quita Penas

    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…

  • Cervecería Las Bruscas

    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…

  • Cervicería Gilbert

    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…

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