Cumana is the kind of restaurant that makes you feel hungry as soon as you walk in the door. Surrender to the onslaught of tantalising aromas, settle in at...
Rodríguez Peña 1149More expats than Argentinians fill this gritty American pub, but what really gets the crowd rolling in is the free beer and free selected drinks for ladies...
Uruguay 1175A genuine find in the upscale barrio of Recoleta, this cheerful restaurant, specialising in the kind of homely comfort food that warms the cockles of...
Posadas 1515
Handbags, handcrafted kitchen utensils, mate gourds and mufflers - you name it, you can buy it at Feria Plaza Francia. Top-quality arts and crafts are the...
Plaza Francia & Plaza Alvear
This trendy restaurant is a hot spot for locals and tourists alike. Traditional picks like ojo de bife (rib-eye steak) and tortilla de papas (fried potato...
Posadas 1519
Designed by Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano, the Floralis Genérica lies in the Plaza de las Naciones Unidas. A steel and aluminum flower sculpture...
Avenida Figueroa Alcorta
Frequently cited as the best hotel in Buenos Aires, this is the first choice for visiting celebrities; indeed everyone from Madonna to Fidel Castro has...
Posadas 1086
It's not all about vintage at Galería 5ta (short for 'quinta' - fifth) Avenida, but that's one of the things this grungey and fab mini-mall does best. Here,...
Avenida Santa Fe 1270
Alternative teens flock here for the latest punk fashions, while hip twentysomethings dig the colourful trainers and trendy urban wear. Lucky Seven and...
Avenida Santa Fe 1670
This superbly curated Recoleta gallery, which unlike many galleries is open throughout the summer, displays the two- and three-dimensional works of 30 solid...
Unit 4HGran Bar Danzon's restaurant merits just as much attention as its famed bar. The contemporary, cosmopolitan menu includes dishes like duck confit with a...
Libertad 1161
The Buenos Aires branch of this Brazilian hotel chain gets one thing absolutely right: an American-style breakfast buffet with eggs, bacon and sausage. The...
Laprida 1910Don't let the name put you off: if Jack the Ripper were lurking in the shadows, he'd definitely be here for the drinks and the music. With the best of...
Libertad 1275This is a French restaurant with a French chef, housed in a French-style building and located in the area of Buenos Aires that is the most flagrantly...
Alvear Palace Hotel, Avenida Alvear 1891
This legendary supper club of BA's old-time oligarchy has stuffed cows, rustic decor, and elaborate woodwork on its four floors, and the roof terrace is a...
Rodríguez Peña 1967