Uptown Bar
Uptown brings a slice of New York bar culture to Palermo with live music sets, solid cocktails, and a crowd that comes to socialize rather than pose. The space feels like a neighborhood bar that happens to book good bands. Live acts rotate between rock, funk, soul, and jazz, with DJ sets filling the gaps. The cocktail menu does the classics well without overcomplicating things. A bourbon sour is a bourbon sour, and they pour generously. The outdoor terrace makes it a good warm-weather option, and the kitchen serves pub food that holds up at 2 AM.
What to Expect
A lively bar with a friendly, mixed crowd of locals and expats. Music is loud enough to enjoy but not so loud you can't talk. Good energy without the chaos of a nightclub. It feels like a proper neighborhood hangout.
Warm, social, and unpretentious. A good first stop before heading deeper into Palermo's nightlife.
Live rock, funk, soul, and jazz with DJ sets between bands
Casual. Jeans and a t-shirt are the standard.
Solo travelers wanting to meet people, or groups looking for drinks with live music.
Cash and cards accepted
Price Range
Cocktails ARS 4,000-7,000, beer ARS 2,000-4,000, pub food ARS 3,000-6,000
≈ €2-6 / $2-7
Hours
Daily from 7 PM to 3 AM, live music usually starts around 10 PM
Insider Tip
Check their social media for the weekly live music schedule. Thursday and Friday tend to have the best acts. The terrace fills up fast on warm nights.
Full Review
Uptown feels like someone transplanted a Greenwich Village bar to Buenos Aires and let it acclimate. The interior is warm wood and exposed brick, with a small stage at the back that hosts live bands most nights. Seating mixes high-tops, booths, and bar stools, and the layout keeps sightlines to the stage decent from most spots.
Live music starts around 10 PM and typically runs two sets with a break. The bands lean toward rock, funk, and soul covers with occasional original acts. Quality varies but the average is solid. Cocktails follow classic American recipes and the kitchen turns out pub food that's better than it needs to be. Service is attentive without being overbearing.
Uptown works best as a warm-up spot or for people who want live music without the commitment of a full club night. It's cheaper than the cocktail temples and more polished than the dive bars. The atmosphere peaks around midnight when the second set hits and the room is full but not crushed.
Arrive by 9 PM on weekends to grab a good seat near the stage. The back booths are quieter if you're looking for conversation. Kitchen closes before the bar does, so eat early if you're hungry.
The Neighborhood
Uptown sits on a block of Palermo that mixes residential buildings with bars and restaurants. It's within easy walking distance of the busier Palermo Hollywood and Palermo Soho nightlife strips, making it a natural first stop before heading deeper into the neighborhood.
Getting There
The D line metro to Ministro Carranza or Plaza Italia puts you within a 10-minute walk. Taxis from Centro are about 15 minutes. The area has plenty of street parking if you're driving early in the evening.
Address
Arévalo 2030
Where to stay in Buenos Aires
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
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