Buenos Aires - Centro - All Types

Maipú 907, Buenos Aires
4316-0800

Sky Bar

Fancy schmancy Hotel Pulitzer figures out the secret to summer success: an open-air rooftop bar. Weekends bring throngs of tanned crowds clutching cosmos and checking each other out, while Thursday... read more

Lima 373, Buenos Aires

La Belle Epoque

Brand-new night devoted to all things dubstep swoops in and revives La Belle Epoque, which was definitely lacking in dreadlocks and youthful enthusiasm. Young, sweaty crowd up for getting nuts for ... read more

Maipú 547, Buenos Aires
4897-2161

Urban Station

South American originator of the airy, spacious workspace (that isn't Starbucks) is doing so well that it's time to open another location. This time, it's the centro and not Palermo being served, w... read more

Corrientes 1743, Buenos Aires

La Pasiva

Uruguayan hot dog chain finally makes its way across the river to Buenos Aires. Tasty South American junk food perfect for late night snacking, soaking up all that booze consumed Tuesday through Su... read more

Reconquista 856 , Buenos Aires

Sr. Patata

Popular potato-based chain from Spain opens its first Buenos Aires locale, capitalizes on the local love of imported Euro flavor. Respectable options smothered and covered with sauces, cheeses and ... read more

San Martin 986, Buenos Aires
4517-0675

Dill & Drinks

Smart bistro-bar a relaxing alternative to other bustling downtown spots. Fresh, herby drinks perfect for summertime boozing. Respectable selection of absinthe, vast array of other alcohol. Pick up... read more

Lavalle 345, Buenos Aires 1047

Bahrein

It's a crime to rob a bank, a bigger sin to found a bank, but nothing wrong with dancing in one. Lures big name DJ's and the footloose crew who follows. Sweaty dance floor with requisite disco ball... read more

Av. Corrientes 1743, Buenos Aires 1042
4371-2235/ 4374-7501

Libreria Gandhi

The late Elvio Vitali's classic bokstore and cafe cum quasi-cultural center. A BA intellectual hang founded by 70's left wing activist Vitali after returning from political exile in 1984, with the ... read more

25 de Mayo 722, Buenos Aires 1002
4312-8275

La Cigale

Impeccable taste in the bands and DJs that play here make this bar equally popular with locals and hipstery foreigners. A bar for actual drinkers, since stools actually outnumber puffy couches. Ext... read more

Corrientes 1669, Buenos Aires 1042
4374-1730 / 4371-6942

El Gato Negro

Apothecary-style presentation of the best spices and tea in the whole city will impress even the most seasoned of foodies. Bottles and bottles of exotic herbs give hope that the future of Argie foo... read more

Carlos Pellegrini 521, Buenos Aires 1009
4326-6695/ 6698

Tomo I

Considered best restaurant in Argentina for longest time running. Passion fruit parfait, mushroom ravioli, avocado with gravlax all superb. Slow foodies love chefs/sisters Ada y Hebe Concaro for de... read more

Libertad 431, Buenos Aires 1012
4382-3351/ 4175

Edelweiss

Worn, classic, decor and old school charm by the German bucket. White tablecloths, aged wood, and framed news clippings cement the look. Still a scene with certain farandula set after all the... read more

Tucumán 117, Buenos Aires 1049
4315 7475

Giesso

See all those dapper suits the Porteno men sport as they rush to their offices in the microcentro? They come from Giesso, the Argentine version of Brooks Brothers. Genovese-born founder started out... read more

Florida, Buenos Aires
5555-5110

Galerias Pacifico

Gorgeous, sprawling 19th century Beaux Arts stunner cum shopping mall off hectic pedestrian Florida street. Harkens to BA's Paris of South America yesteryear. Cupula rocks gorgeous frescos by local... read more

Libertad 1161, Buenos Aires 1012
4811-1108

Gran Bar Danzon

Cement, vino Argentino, and ceviche (as well as rabbit, arugula, sashimi, risotto, etc). And one of the very first to nail down the New York industrial sophisticated feel in Buenos Aires over ten y... read more

Av. Rivadavia 878, Buenos Aires 1002
4331-6413

Cocoliche

Palace of nightlife and pillar of BA's dance community known for parties that go very, very late. The best light show in town by leaps and bounds. Draws famous local DJs and international legends, ... read more

Av. Belgrano 561, Buenos Aires 1092
4342-7830

El General

Relatively new Peronist theme bar (!) is strangely an actual Peronist hangout - somehow that makes sense for such a bizarre political movement. The grub's spot on, and they'll play the Peronist mar... read more

Lima 11, Buenos Aires CP 1073
4383-4561

Lime House Youth Hostel

Sol's charming hostel in the thick of it. 12-person shares for the broke backpacker or two person couple quarters for those willing to drop a few more pesos. Rate includes solid breakfast plus rela... read more

Suipacha 842, Buenos Aires

Soma

Massive former church turned space for occasional parties and dance nights. Couches instead of pews, plasma screens for the VJs where stained glass might have been. Youngish crowd, but not so bad t... read more

Humberto Primo 2758, Buenos Aires
4308-6253

Arcoyra

Two sparse floors of fun in a sprawling converted galpon in a dead part of town - plus more cultural fare than you can shake a hand-whittled stick at. Readings, theater, bands and exhibits in the e... read more