Buenos Aires Travel Guide: Nightlife

If you’re going out for a night on the town in Buenos Aires, don’t expect to see a lively crowd until well after midnight. Buenos Aires nightlife doesn’t fully come alive until most cities have already gone to sleep, with many nightclubs staying open when most are heading off to work. From posh bars and lounges that cater to a more sophisticated night owl, to immense venues where partiers dance all night, to friendly pubs where most begin their wild nights, Buenos Aires nightlife is sure to please any visitor’s style.

Niceto Club, Niceto Vega 5510, $4-$10, Tel: +54 (11) 4779 9396 (http://www.nicetoclub.com/)
One of the trendiest nightlife spots in all of Buenos Aires, this multistory club is appropriately located in the modern district of Palermo. Before the peak hours of 3-5AM, the venue features live music from national and international artists that play everything from Electro-pop to Flamenco. Afterward, each section and level the club features its own genre, such as hip hop and psychedelic trance, pleasing just about every such musical palette.

The Shamrock, Rodríguez Peña 1220, Tel: +54 (11) 4812-3584
Expats from all over will feel right at home at this genuine Irish bar situated in the city center. The after-work crowd at this always packed joint makes it a popular place among a young Buenos Aires crowd looking for good beer after a long day. The extensive happy hour that runs until midnight keeps patrons happy and on weekends the basement becomes an intimate but lively dance club. This pub is a favorite with both locals and tourists, who have helped it to become a Buenos Aires institution.

Bar 12 de Octubre, Bulnes 331, Tel: +54 (11) 4862-0415
Lovers of Tango should spend at least one night during their Buenos Aires vacation at this tattered, tiny but more authentic Tango club in the city that gave the world the sensual dance. A young crowd of grungy porteños keep this one of the most sought tango bars and with weekly music and with tango shows that run from Tuesday to Friday nights, you too can discover its rustic charm.

Fusion Bar & Club, Florida 328
A new and extremely expat friendly locale, Fusion Bar & Club is open every night from 6PM until 6AM, with each night dedicated to a different theme with a karaoke, tango, and even “study abroad” night dedicated to welcoming international students who have made Buenos Aires their home for a few months. Drink specials are available daily at this laidback bar and club where a great night is guaranteed.

Cossab, Carlos Calvo 4199, Tel: +54 (11) 4925-2505 (www.pubcossab.com.ar)
Popular with the student and bohemian crowd, this pub has a beer menu that features more than 80 beers from Argentina and around the world. Unique house beers include Cossab de Miel, a beer that features a honey aroma, and Cossab Rozija, an ale that is red in color and fruity tasting. With yummy picadas (snacks) and pizza also being dished up, this pub is ideal for a drink with friends.