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Villa Crespo
B.A.’s original speakeasy has spawned a spate of followers over the past few years, but it remains a classic for cocktail lovers: 878 has an extensive drinks list, many made with its own line of spirits, armchairs to sink into, plus a supercool clientele. Be sure to stick your head around the more private back bar.
Thames 878, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414DCR, Argentina
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Palermo Hollywood
One of the growing number of wine bars in the city, Bar du Marché is getting it exactly right. This cute French-inspired spot has an ample wine selection and some delicious picadas for sharing.
Nicaragua 5946, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414BWL, Argentina
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Palermo Soho
Decadence meets southeast Asia at this theatrical cocktail bar helmed by Buenos Aires’ mixology queen Inés de los Santos. Enjoy one of her signature Umami Martinis streetside, in a cozy booth or at the bar itself (made from egg shells). Watching the slick team slinging drinks makes for the best seats in the house. The food menu is equally tempting; try the lacquered pork bao. Still thirsty? Snap up one of Ines' ready-to-drink cocktails from the boutique for the walk home.
Armenia 1540, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414, Argentina
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Chacarita
Champions of low-intervention wines and those made by small producers, Naranjo has captured the attention of Buenos Aires’ young wine lovers. While 180 labels sourced from all over the country are always available, in a bid to demystify wine, there’s just one single crystal glass for all grapes and styles. Drinkers keen to try something new take a seat under the orange tree after which it was named, and stay for delicious gluten-free, often vegan, small plates to share.
Ángel Justiniano Carranza 1059, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414, Argentina
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Palermo Hollywood
One of the city's best venues for two decades features everything from demure indie rock to the outrageous and legendary Club 69 on Thursday (think underdressed cross-dressers). Check out live bands and dancing on the A Side, while something contrasting and chill simultaneously takes place in the back B Side room.
Cnel. Niceto Vega 5510, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414BFD, Argentina
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Palermo
Several milongas call this large dance hall home. The coolest is Parakultural, which takes place late on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Reservations are essential for the last of these—the dance floor is totally packed by midnight, so get here early. Originally an alternative, "underground" milonga, it now attracts large numbers of porteños, as well as longtime expats.
Av. Scalabrini Ortíz 1331, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414DOA, Argentina
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Palermo
Themed around Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Verne Club runs a tight ship thanks to it's top-notch mixologists. This old-school cocktail bar serves innovative offerings that are often inspired by the eponymous author’s characters, including a Phileas Fogg Martini.
Medrano 1475, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1179ABA, Argentina
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Palermo
This immense gay disco has three floors of high-energy action and shows. Friday and Saturday are fun and frivolous verging on hectic thanks to its one-fee, all-you-can-drink-entry. Thursday and Sunday are quieter, with greater emphasis on the music. Amerika remains the city's gay club to check out—and be checked out in.
Gascon 1040, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1181ACT, Argentina
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Palermo Soho
Founded in the city of Mar del Plata in 1999, this is now a successful national brewer making dozens of brews. The spacious bar attracts a cosmopolitan group of drinkers who keep it packed from after-office until the wee hours. Service is friendly and efficient, the music is feel-good, and the bar snacks are tasty. Also check out other outposts in Las Cañitas at Arévalo 2876 and San Telmo at Bolivar 491.
Armenia 1447, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414DKE, Argentina
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Palermo Hollywood
A pub and curry house in Buenos Aires? You bet, and the Bangalore has it all—right down to a blazing log fire in winter. There's limited seating at the bar and in the tiny restaurant upstairs, and the place is often packed from early evening on, spilling out onto the street. Service is friendly, and there's a wide range of draft beers. Revelers spill out onto the street with their pints in the warmer months.
Humboldt 1416, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414CTL, Argentina
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Palermo Soho
Catering to hip young things, Caracas has the great selection of rum-based cocktails and the kind of funky vibe you would expect from a Venezuelan night spot. Sample Caribbean bar snacks while sipping on a mojito, listen to the DJ’s super-smooth sounds, check out the on-site art exhibits, and take advantage of one of the largest terraces in Palermo.
Guatemala 4802, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1425BUP, Argentina
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Palermo Hollywood
Opposite Niceto, Carnal and its buzzing terrace are immensely popular during the warmer months and remain busy all night long. The name is completely apt; as the rock blasts and the cocktails flow, many customers aren't shy about getting to know each other a bit better—especially behind the curtained-off sections.
Niceto Vega 5511, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414BFC, Argentina
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Palermo
A serious party crowd is found at Club Aráoz. Bump and grind it at Thursday's block-rocking hip-hop night; Friday and Saturday see DJs spinning rock and electronic dance music for a relatively laid-back bunch of Buenos Aires youth.
Aráoz 2424, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1425DGL, Argentina
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Palermo Soho
Beautiful people—in faded fitted jeans, hipster sneakers, and leather jackets—frequent this hangout post-dinner and pre-club. Browse the great cocktail list at Congo’s lengthy bar, or head for the large back patio: either way, you’ll easily be able to convince new friends to stick around for another drink or three.
Honduras 5329, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414BMW, Argentina
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Palermo
With frequent visits from "superstar DJs" and a dependable line-up of local party starters, this is the Buenos Aires base of the international Crobar club brand. There's lots of space plus the obligatory VIP lounges, and proximity to the transvestite zone means that leaving the club in the morning can get as interesting as the time spent inside.
Av. del Libertador 3883, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1425ABL, Argentina
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Palermo Viejo
Ancient coffee machines and 1930s posters give Finisterra a vintage look, but it’s the solid mix of ’80s hits that puts drinkers in a dancing mood. The crowd arrives early to nibble on a selection of cured meats and cheeses while taking advantage of the cerveza-o-metro (a liquid meter of beer). Only the very hardy should give the same length of local tipple Fernet and Coke a go.
Honduras 5190, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414BMT, Argentina
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Palermo Hollywood
While other bars of its ilk have gone legit, Frank's takes open pride in its reputation as a speakeasy. Simply knowing the address isn't enough—you also need a number and a password for the phone booth that leads into an understated yet sophisticated two-floor setting, complete with staff dressed the old school way in suspenders. This bar has picked up a heap of awards in recent years, so you'll be sipping some of the best cocktails in the city.
Arévalo 1445, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414CQC, Argentina
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Rate Includes: Sun.–Wed.
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Palermo Soho
Glamour is the name of the game at Isabel, one of Palermo’s posher watering holes. You can feel like a star sipping a cocktail under the twinkling ceiling lights, while actually star spotting if you're up to date with your Argentine models and polo players. Hip DJs spin tunes for a bling-y crowd, so booking is essential—as is a bottomless wallet.
Uriarte 1664, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414DAR, Argentina
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Palermo Soho
Right in the heart of Palermo and next door to Congo Club Cultural, Kika is much bigger than you'd guess from the outside. Thanks to its funky musical orientation, its two dance floors fill up quickly. The back room sometimes hosts live bands while Tuesdays are all about Hype, an all-in-one electro, hip-hop, indie, and dubstep night that gets the student-heavy crowd moving till dawn.
Honduras 5339, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1414BMW, Argentina
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Palermo
There's nothing pretentious about this place: laid-back groups gather to enjoy traditional Argentine folk music and hand-held foods like empanadas and tamales. The exposed-brick walls are adorned with rustic memorabilia, including guitars that you're welcome to play if so inspired.
Güemes 3657, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1425BKO, Argentina
