Casa Bar
Casa Bar is a Recoleta sports-bar-and-restaurant with screens for live sport, a casual menu, and a less polished atmosphere than the surrounding upscale venues. The format runs Western pub style within the Recoleta context.
Where to stay near Casa Bar
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A Recoleta sports bar with screens, food, and casual atmosphere distinct from the upscale neighbors.
Casual sports bar with food and Western pub aesthetic.
Sport commentary during matches, pop and classic rock otherwise
Casual
Sports fans, casual evenings in Recoleta, and travelers wanting an unpretentious option.
Cards, cash (ARS), USD accepted
Price Range
Beer ARS 3,500-6,500, cocktails ARS 5,000-9,000, mains ARS 10,000-22,000
Beer ~$3-5.50/~2.50-5 EUR, mains ~$8-18/~7-16 EUR
Hours
Daily noon to 2 AM
Insider Tip
Major matches pull crowds; arrive early for sport nights. The food side is solid for sports bar context.
Full Review
Casa Bar occupies a building in Recoleta with the layout running Western sports bar format: multiple TV screens for live sport, a long bar handling drinks, indoor and outdoor seating arranged for sightlines to the screens, and a kitchen producing Western and Argentine standards. The setup is genuinely casual within the upscale Recoleta context, providing a different option for visitors who want sport over polished cocktails.
The sports programming covers football (Argentine, European leagues, World Cup), rugby (especially Argentine matches), and other major live events. Match nights pull strong crowds with the venue's expat regulars supplemented by sport-focused visitors.
The pricing is more accessible than the surrounding upscale Recoleta venues. Beer at ARS 3,500-6,500, cocktails at ARS 5,000-9,000, mains at ARS 10,000-22,000. The food side handles Western pub fare (burgers, sandwiches, pizza) and Argentine standards (empanadas, milanesa, parrilla) at fair prices.
The crowd is heavily Recoleta expats, sport-focused visitors, and travelers seeking unpretentious alternatives to the polished neighborhood venues. The atmosphere stays casual throughout the evening with peak energy during major matches.
The Neighborhood
Recoleta is Buenos Aires's most upscale residential and cultural district, with elegant streets, luxury hotels, and a curated bar scene that runs more polished and conservative than Palermo's energy. Casa Bar sits in Recoleta among the bar cluster.
Getting There
Metro D line to Pueyrredón or Agüero, then walking. Uber from Microcentro takes 15-20 minutes at ARS 2,000-3,500. The Recoleta cemetery, Plaza Francia, and the major museums anchor the district.
Address
Rodríguez Peña 1150, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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