Must-see nightlife in Argentina

  • Kafka Cafe

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    An old-school hangout, with high ceilings, clad in wood and tiles and featuring a local vibe.

  • La Guanaca

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    La Guanaca is a long-time favorite in the nightclub district.

  • Cachita's

    Mendoza

    The best cocktails in the city are served up at Cachita's.

  • Chopería Santa Fe

    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…

  • Shamrock

    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…

  • Rock & Feller's

    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…

  • Florida Garden

    Buenos Aires

    Usually full of businesspeople drinking coffee, this two-story cafe – now sporting modern touches such as glass walls and copper-covered columns – was…

  • La Ris

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    One of Concepción's classic cafes, Ris is on the corner of the plaza and is a good spot to sit and watch the movement in town. It's a fairly minimalist…

  • Pasaporte

    Rosario

    Sublimely cozy with a pretty terrace and timeworn wooden furniture, the Pasaporte is a favorite for morning coffee with workers from the government…

  • London City

    Buenos Aires

    This classy cafe has been serving java enthusiasts for over 50 years, and claims to have been the spot where Julio Cortázar wrote his first novel. Your…

  • Maluco Beleza

    Buenos Aires

    Located in an old mansion is this popular Brazilian boliche (nightclub). On Saturday nights it gets packed with upbeat revelers moving to samba fusion,…

  • El Bodegón

    Inland Patagonia

    El Bodegón is a comfortable brick restobar with sidewalk tables and big, cold beers made for splitting. There are live performances daily in summer and…

  • Molly Malone

    Coastal Patagonia

    Run by the Golden Oldies rugby club, this funky little restopub is a pleasant stop for an evening Quilmes, though you could also get breakfast or a set…

  • el ba’r

    El Calafate

    This patio cafe is the hot spot for you and your sweater-clad puppy to order espresso, submarinos (hot milk with melted chocolate bar), green tea, gluten…

  • Viagro

    Ushuaia

    If you can get past the unfortunate name, this cocktail nook is the perfect low-lit rendezvous spot, with exotic concoctions and appetizing tapas to fuel…

  • La Milongita

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    A popular, unpretentious cafe serving good coffee and baked goods. There's a full range of hot and cold caffeinated beverages as well as juices,…

  • Porto

    Córdoba

    Attracting a dress-to-impress party crowd in their late 20s/early 30s, this two-floor nightclub has DJs spinning on both levels and themed parties such as…

  • TresCatorce Bodegon Chic

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This chic eatery takes itself rather seriously, but it's a good spot to knock back a local craft beer or choose from a small but well-selected range of…

  • Kilkenny

    Buenos Aires

    Popular Irish pub with a good whiskey and beer selection. Come early on weekdays if you want to score one of the cozy deep booths for easy conversation,…

  • La Cerveceria

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    If you’re looking for a beer, this is your spot – there are eight different types of microbrew on offer, plus the national and imported standbys, with…

  • Laguna los Tres

    El Chaltén

    For a dose of rock or reggae with ping-pong on the side, this disheveled bar will do nicely. There's live music on weekends; check the Facebook page for…

  • Alma Cebada

    Inland Patagonia

    Beer couldn't get more local. Five artisan brewers are involved with creating this cerveteca, a vending point with pints for sale and growlers to go.

  • South Bar

    Bariloche

    A mellow local pub where you can actually have a conversation while you drink your Antares, Manush and Ahumadero Weiss beers. There's darts, too.

  • Fresco

    El Chaltén

    In a corrugated-tin house, this bare-bones bar gets lively when there's live music. There's also La Zorra beer on tap, one of Patagonia's finest.

  • Bar Imperio

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    Bands take to the stage on weekend nights at this student-favorite in the neighborhood of Meridiano V, a 10-minute taxi ride from the center.

  • XL Abasto

    Córdoba

    This huge venue in a renovated warehouse hosts local and international rock bands. Check out the schedule of upcoming gigs on the website.

  • Palenque

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    Funky works of art on the walls and live music on the weekends make this a popular spot. It’s a great place for drinks and snacks.

  • Mirapampa

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    For a night of live music and dancing head to Mirapampa in the Meridiano V neighborhood, a 10-minute taxi ride from the center.

  • Barr 442

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This venue doubles as a disco on Friday nights and often has live music on Saturday nights.

  • Hotel Argentino

    Inland Patagonia

    This lanky and lowbrow Wild West saloon is much better suited to drinking than sleeping, but by all means stop by: the owner is friendly, the 1916…

  • Druid In

    Buenos Aires

    This Irish pub serves a wide range of aged whiskeys, imported liquor, blended cocktails and a handful of beers.

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