Salta Travel Guide: Nightlife

Salta has great nightlife, from its candlelit cafés around the main plaza to its chilled out pool houses, bars of all classes, traditional peñas (live music venues) and booming nightclubs, most of which are all conveniently located one beside the other on a long stretch of Calle Balcarce. Here along this multi-block stretch of road leading from directly across the train station and down Balcarce is an entertainment venue for all tastes and ages. Still if you’re in need of a little direction, here are some places we recommend you seek out, and try the neighboring locales too!

Goblin Irish Pub, Caseros 445, Tel: +54 (387) 401-0886
A popular Irish joint well populated even at lunch time, this place get rowdier and livelier as the lunchtime drinkers tuck into pints in the evening.  This place serves great beer and all your favorite pub food, making it a great home away from home in downtown Salta.

La Casona del Molino, (The Mill House), Caseros 2600, Tel: +54 (387) 434-2835
Located in a crumbling colonial home dating from 1671, la Casona has a warm and inviting atmosphere, hearty food and endless drink with excellent live music.  A great place to start the night or spend it entirely, this spacious house features musicians who work the rooms rather than just the stage, and remains a fun authentic piece of Salta for locals and tourists alike!

La Casa de Cultura, Caseros 460, Tel: +51 (387) 421 6042

Built in a converted mansion just off the central plaza, la Casa de Cultura offers a variety of exciting artistic performances, from magic shows to symphony orchestras, children’s’ musicals and classical ballets. For fear of sounding redundant, look into this location for a bit of native Salta culture or imported talent!