The 15 Best Bars in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Italian restaurant and bar at the entrance to Puerto Madero. The bar pours Italian aperitifs and Argentine wines and stays open after the dinner service for a quieter late-evening drink.

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Bar Notable dating to 1864, originally a pulpería. The carved wooden bar with stained glass and a clock above is one of the most photographed in San Telmo. Reasonable prices and traditional Argentine snacks.

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Iconic Puerto Madero parrilla with a long bar and outdoor terrace along the docks. The post-dinner cocktail crowd lingers on the waterfront patio late into the night.

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Restored colonial pulpería with two interior patios, a cultural space, and a small grocery section. The courtyard is one of the quietest spots in San Telmo for a long conversation over wine.

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Historic corner bar overlooking Plaza Dorrego, open since the 1880s. Tango plays in the background and waiters serve across a black-and-white checkered floor. A must-visit on Sunday market days.

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Sports bar inside a French-style mansion on Rodriguez Pena. Multiple screens for NFL, European football, and rugby, plus a long beer list. Popular with expats and exchange students.

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Lively New York-style bar with live music and DJ sets. Good cocktail menu. Popular warm-up spot before heading to the clubs.

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American-style grill and bar with a lively weekend atmosphere. The outdoor terrace overlooking the docks fills up quickly on warm evenings.

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Three-story bar set inside a restored 1913 mansion with marble staircases and garden seating. One of Buenos Aires' most photographed nightlife spots, popular with tourists and locals alike.

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Irish pub on the ground floor with a basement nightclub that runs until dawn on weekends. The downstairs space draws a younger university crowd with DJs playing electronic and reggaeton.

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Brewpub with house-made craft beers and a long bar that gets packed after 10 PM. A solid starting point before heading elsewhere in Recoleta.

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Historic café-bar operating since 1850, frequented by artists and intellectuals for decades. The terrace facing the giant gomero tree in Plaza Francia is ideal for an early evening drink.

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Dimly lit cocktail bar with inventive drinks and a speakeasy feel. The bartenders are serious about their craft and the crowd skews late-twenties to forties.

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British-style pub that's become a fixture of San Telmo's expat scene. Pool table, decent pub food, and a reliable spot to watch international football matches.

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Speakeasy-style bar hidden behind an unmarked red door on a residential street. Ring the bell to enter; inside you'll find a relaxed crowd and well-made cocktails at reasonable prices.

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