The nightlife of Buenos Aires is possibly the most famous and varied in South America. There are nightclubs for all tastes and in almost every neighborhood in the city. Palermo, Recoleta and San Telmo are the most visited, however, the most exclusive parties are held in Puerto Madero and the Costanera Norte. The diversity that this city offers is unimaginable and for all tastes and with nothing to envy to any nightlife of any other place that holds the title of "big city". In Buenos Aires you can find from the craziest parties of those that leave your soul in the bowling alley until 6 in the morning or simply enjoy a good signature drink in the trendiest and exclusive bar in the city or in something quieter, gentle and bohemian. Find in this article the bars and clubs in Buenos Aires to visit in 2023 and don't miss the bonus track that we have prepared for the most curious travelers who want to experience the best of the Buenos Aires nightlife.

 

Buenos Aires Nightlife: Bars in Palermo

We start this entertaining list with a trip to the center of Palermo to VerneClub, inspired by the French novelist Jules Verne, which is why you cannot miss any drink from the End of the World section or Miguel Strogoff prepared with vodka. The spectacular cocktail bar, with very original drinks and unique ingredients. The snack menu is quite good but the hot dogs are the favorite of the attendees. The Verne Club is located at Medrano Avenue 1475 and is open every day from 9:00 p.m.

There are ordinary bars that don't stand out from any other place and there are bars of bars, the kind that have that famous “I don't know what”, which makes them unique. And one of them is undoubtedly Cacho rotiseria, a place that during the day invites you to sit down to enjoy a delicious meal and for something quieter and at night it transforms into a clandestine bar, and when you go through that small door you enter another world, a somewhat small place but full of the best vibes and very good music, a space that becomes a dance floor. On the second floor there is a very nice terrace with a somewhat more chill out atmosphere, the drinks are very tasty and the perfect food to accompany a night of drinks and partying. It is located at Thames 1627.

Another bar that you should not miss on your visit to Buenos Aires is the Boticario themed bar. This enigmatic place that looks like a pharmacy from the 1930s invites you to enjoy an excellent menu of drinks that combine the best ingredients. With all the vibe of an old pharmacy, alchemist air and beautiful decoration, "Boticario" is a benchmark among the best bars in Buenos Aires. It is located in Honduras 5207.

Without a doubt, if we talk about themed bars, we cannot fail to mention The Hole, a place inspired by the famous Alcatraz prison, with a unique setting, we assure you that you will have a great time. The place is very exclusive and offers an excellent menu of drinks and food and is located in Armenia 1743.

 

Buenos Aires Nightlife: Bars in San Telmo

 

In Doppelgänger we are so sure of the final quality of our cocktails that our policy is the following: if you don’t like it, we change it and if you don’t want to change it, you won’t have to pay for it. Picture: Doppelgänger

 

Almost every corner of San Telmo awaits with the best craft beer for locals and tourists to have fun for hours. The first bar you should visit in the neighborhood is Gibraltar, considered by some experts of the Buenos Aires night to be the busiest in San Telmo. The visiting ritual includes a game of pool, a lot of draft beer (at a good price!) and a snack to share as the portions are abundant. It is located in Peru 895.

If you are looking for cocktails instead of beer, the Doppelgänger Bar is for you. The first thing you should know about this place is that it has a statement that makes you fall in love, where in addition to describing how the drinks are prepared, the ice and how the glassware is selected, it ends by stating the following: "Our menu of more than 100 cocktails is guaranteed. At Doppelgänger we are so sure of the final quality of the drinks that our policy is: ``if you don't like it, we'll change it for you and if you don't want to change it, we don't charge you for it”. It is located on Avenida Juan de Garay 500.

A third option in San Telmo  AtisBar. It is a place that has a beautiful terrace and a beautiful view whether to enjoy in summer or winter, this place preserves the essence of the San Telmo neighborhood, old, eclectic and magical, this bar that was once a convent in 1890, is a jewel of the neighborhood of the city of Buenos Aires, which combines excellent gastronomy, drinks and architecture. It is located in Venezuela 474.

 

Buenos Aires Nightlife: Bars in Recoleta

In Recoleta, the youth of Buenos Aires are mostly present in the surroundings of the Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de Recoleta). In this neighborhood, you will find museums, beautiful gardens and excellent bars recommended by the locals.

Milion located between Barrio Norte and Recoleta, Paraná 1048 is a three-story mansion that was restored and accommodated to host a restaurant, a bar and lounges where you can enjoy good music.

Now, the trendy thing about Recoleta in terms of bars is Presidente Bar, without a doubt, it cannot fail to be included in this list, and the truth is that choosing the best bars in the city of Buenos Aires is complicated, because in every corner of this great city you can find so many good places to eat and enjoy a good drink and without a doubt, Presidente Bar is one of them. Chosen as one of the best 100 bars in the entire planet for nothing more and nothing less than the important ranking "The world's 50 Best Bars" for its exclusive menu of signature drinks, its atmosphere and attention.

In addition to the bar, Presidente Bar has a beautiful garden and a secret library. It is located on Avenida Presidente Quintana 188.

 

Buenos Aires Nightlife: Nightclubs

 

Asia de Cuba is one of the most famous clubs of Buenos Aires. Enjoy the Puerto Madero nightlife in Buenos Aires - Picture: Asia de Cuba / Wink Party

 

If you wish to go to a club in Buenos Aires, the locals will all concur on this: enjoy a few drinks with friends before you go dancing, arrive at the club at around 2 am and be prepared to go to more than one club during the night; then, go back home with the sun already up.

Asia de Cuba (Pierina Dealessi 750) is a reference in Puerto Madero; this club has been designed so that locals and tourists alike can spend a really exclusive night, with exquisite oriental plates, a great variety of drinks and a dance floor where the music never stops.

Kika (Hondura 5339) and Rosebar (Honduras 5445) are two of the most crowded clubs of Palermo. From Tuesday to Saturday, both nightclubs always try to get the best Djs and to throw the best theme parties in the city.

You cannot miss Bayside (Complejo Punta Carrasco), one of the favorite clubs of Costanera Norte; its location is precisely one of its most lovely aspects. After a fun night with friends in Bayside, watching dawn of the River Plate is the perfect way of closing the weekend.

Another great reference is Niceto Club (Niceto Vega 55100). Unlike the other clubs, this one usually offers a great variety of national and international concerts, spectacles and thematic parties for everyone to enjoy.

 

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Bonus Track: Speakeasy Bars in Buenos Aires

 

Discover the speakeasies of Buenos Aires with the Bar 878 - Picture: Bar 878[/caption]

 

The speakeasies or hidden bars are all the rage in Buenos Aires. Why are they so special? They are truly hidden and since the directions of some of those bars have been revealed on social networks, the challenge is now to find the password - it changes every week - that will enable every curious to enter those exclusive places.

We offer you 7 of the most popular speakeasies, but remember that the password changes every week and you will be able to find it on the social networks of those bars. Good luck!

 

- Florería Atlantico, en Arroyo 872.

- La Calle, en Niceto Vega 4942.

- Bar 878, Thames 878, Colegiales.

- Puerta Uno, Juramento 1667

-Uptown BA, Arevalo 2030

- Frank’s Bar, Arévalo 1445, Villa Crespo

- J.W Bradley Bar, Godoy Cruz 1875, Palermo

 

Don't miss out on all Buenos Aires tours has to offer during your visit in one of South America's largest cities, especially if you happen to be in the city for the New Year's celebrations!

 

By: Daytours4u Content Team, Update 2023.