Neon lighting, coloured corrugated iron sheets, mannequins and other odds and sods adorn every inch of wall space in Acabar. From these kitsch decorations it's clear that this...

Real ale. A yeasty brew. A 'proper' pint. The clever thing about Antares, a very popular venture from the brewery of the same name, is that it makes the argument moot through...

With outdoor seating on Plaza Dorrego, this century-old watering hole embodies the tanguero spirit of San Telmo. Inside, a hue is cast over the dusty bottles and...

Burning yellow candlesticks produce a face-flattering glow - and mesmerising waxy pools on the wooden tabletops - at this displaced institution. But Seddón has settled into its...

This local hot spot attracts an older gay crowd. It has decent tunes and friendly flirtatious staff, and the usual attitude that comes with favoured watering holes is...

Since it opened in 1858, the splendid Tortoni - Argentina's oldest and most venerated traditional café - has played host to a stellar cast, from the depths of bohemia to the...

Thanks to its proximity to one of the coolest clubs in town, namely Niceto, and the Palermo Hollywood location, Carnal is one heck of a popular joint. During the summer, swarms...

One of the bar kings of the Palermo Viejo jungle, this popular drinking hole has the same owners as the excellent Niceto Club. For all the laid-back charm of the cosy, brown...

Drenched in colour with Mondrian glass, pop art walls and a mosaic bar, Dadá is a bar-restaurant with serious sex appeal. It draws an engaging mix of intellectuals, artists and...

Deep Blue is where fashion conscious poolheads come to cross cues. Although the place is full of helpful staff, some tables have a self-service beer tap.

Built in 1864, El Federal is officially listed as one of BA's most historic bars. It's also one of the best-kept; check out the magnificent cash registers. It's pretty original...

A good option close to Parque Centenario. It includes a bar, gym, relaxation rooms, swimming pool, jacuzzis and the occasional live show.

This bar's cheeky homage to the gentleman's club, at once classic and couture, is an example of French wunderkind designer Philippe Starck's maverick approach. The cocktails...

If you've been in town long enough to know that a pub - a real pub - is as rare a commodity in Buenos Aires as a stringless teabag, then pull up a stool in the Gibraltar and...