Buenos Aires - Nightlife - Dive

Sta. Maria De Oro 2476, Buenos Aires
4777-8029

Wherever Bar

Recently restructured but still going strong, this is the spot to imbibe whisky in a well-behaved manner (rather than in a puddle of one's own vomit, like some other spots that attract Brits). Poli... read more

Bulnes 331, Buenos Aires 1176

Bar de Roberto

Super old, snug, classic corner Tango bar full of University of Buenos Aires sociology types and their ilk, plus the occasional tourist deviating from the Palermo scene. It's tight, tables are cram... read more

Niceto Vega 5507, Buenos Aires
4776-4478

Tiki Bar

Loungey bar working that Polynesian theme a little too hard. Scattered roster of local DJs shifts between punk rock nights and lone electro boys trying to blow up the crowd lounging under faux palm... read more

Cabrera 3046, Buenos Aires
4963-2521

Glam

Strictly gay club for out-of-town twinks, filthy forties. Night passes for weekends seem like a steal for English-speaking foreigners, who pack this place until eight in the morning. Bilingual loca... read more

Marcelo T de Alvear 980, Buenos Aires
5252-0258

Flux Bar

TEMPORARILY (we hope) SHUTTERED BY MACRI. Downtown lounge with mostly middle-aged gay guys, though this tends to change depending on the DJ. Solid and reliable drink selection designed to please lo... read more

Yerbal 1617, Buenos Aires
4631-7883

Winter

Diviest ice skating rink in the city perpetually packed with pre-teen birthdays, buzzed dirty thirties. Best spot in the city to see floggers demonstrate their artistic skating technique. Delightfu... read more

Rawson 3825, Buenos Aires
15-5375-6833

Zinnia Crisantemo

Cramped, unassuming neighborhood bar for rebellious residents of La Lucila. Tambourines, vintage keyboard for Jack Daniels-inspired delusions of musical grandeur. Mama Celeste-esque pizza tastes gr... read more

Chacabuco 733, Buenos Aires

La Puerta Roja

Beloved San Telmo watering hole attracts horny internationals and the locals who so lovingly chase them. Find the red door and ring the bell to get inside. Cheap and potent drinks for budget travel... read more