Milhouse InsiderTop 5 Bars in Buenos Aires

San Telmo, Microcentro, and Retiro. We select the bars that are really worth visiting, just steps away from the hostel.

8.5 / 10
Clásico Notable • Monserrat

Los 36 Billares

It’s like traveling back in time without leaving the block where the hostel is located. An “old-school” bar that became fashionable for its mystique, its pan pizzas, and its professional pool tables.

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“Don’t stay upstairs at the communal tables. Go down to the basement. Order a vermouth with a slice of fainá and watch the pool pros play; it’s hypnotic and the perfect prelude to a night out in San Telmo.”
9.5 / 10
Vibe Viajera • San Telmo

La Puerta Roja

The travelers’ temple in San Telmo. Dark, noisy, with loud music and an energy you won’t find anywhere else. It’s the place where all the hostel guests end up at night.

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“Look for the red door (there’s no sign outside). Once inside, order the chicken curry if you’re hungry or the famous spicy shots if you want to start the night off strong. It gets crowded, so arrive before 10 p.m.”
9.0 / 10
Coctelería Pro • San Telmo

Doppelgänger Bar

Here, you won’t find industrial beer. Here, you’ll find serious cocktails. It’s a bar for people who appreciate the perfect mix and the atmosphere of classic New York bars.

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“Don’t ask for the menu. Tell the bartender what flavors you like (bitter, citrusy, strong) and let them work their magic. It’s one of the best bars in Buenos Aires, but remember to make a reservation if you’re going on Friday or Saturday.”
8.7 / 10
Elegante • Retiro

BASA Basement Bar

Industrial and sophisticated basement. It’s the ideal spot for when you want to take your night out up a notch and enjoy solid cuisine alongside expertly crafted signature drinks.

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“The gin and tonic here is on another level. It’s the perfect bar for a classy after-work drink or a first date if you’ve met someone at the hostel. The dress code is a little more formal than at the other bars on the list.”
9.8 / 10
Ícono Mundial • Retiro

Florería Atlántico

Voted several times among the best bars in the world. The experience begins by entering through the door of a refrigerator in a flower shop and descending into a basement with a port atmosphere.

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“You have to book at least a week in advance or you won’t get in. If you’re going alone or with one other person, ask for a seat at the bar; that’s where you can really watch the bartenders perform. The drink menu is inspired by immigrants from Argentina.”
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