Gibraltar
Gibraltar has been the default hangout for San Telmo's English-speaking expat community for years. The British-style pub occupies a corner spot with a pool table, dartboard, and the kind of worn-in comfort that comes from years of use. The beer selection covers local craft options alongside imported pints. The kitchen runs a solid pub food menu: burgers, fish and chips, and an above-average Sunday roast. Sports play on screens, mostly English Premier League and rugby. What makes Gibraltar work is its ease as a social space. Solo travelers end up at the bar, get into conversations, and leave with plans for the rest of the week. It's that kind of place.
What to Expect
A proper pub with a genuinely friendly crowd. Expect to hear English, Spanish, and everything in between. It's one of the easiest places in Buenos Aires to start a conversation with a stranger. Nothing flashy, just reliably good for a casual drink.
Warm, social, and welcoming. The universal language of a good pub.
Background rock and indie. Sports commentary on match days.
Very casual. It's a pub.
Solo travelers, expats, and anyone looking for a comfortable, social drinking spot.
Cash and cards accepted
Price Range
Pints ARS 2,000-4,000, pub food ARS 3,000-6,000
≈ €2–5 / $2–6
Hours
Daily from noon to 2 AM
Insider Tip
Sunday roast is popular so get there early if you want a table. The pool table is free and a good way to kill time and meet people. Happy hour deals run on weekday afternoons.
Address
Perú 895
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