Buenos Aires
Bars:
Sky Bar at Hotel Pulitzer: This roof top bar is located in the Microcentre on
Maipu street. This place is perfect to grab a specialty cocktail and watch the
sunset.
Afternoon Rooftop Drinks
Tiki Bar: Located in Palermo Hollywood this place has
reasonably priced drinks and a great location. It has a tropical and mellow
atmosphere, thus is the perfect place to begin your night.
Antares: An artesian brewery located in Palermo Soho on
Armenia St. They have a great happy hour (2 for 1 beers) and a lively
atmosphere. My two favorite beers they serve are Barley Wine and the Imperial
Stout.
Post St. Bar: Also located in Palermo Soho this bar give off
hipster vibes with an upstairs outdoor balcony and lots of graffiti wall art.
There is free pizza on Thursdays and this place is also known to be a couch
surfer meet up spot.
Nightlife:
La Bomba de Tiempo: it is seasonal and a total tourist trap, but very
fun! An outdoor rasta-style drum show very relaxed crowd with cheap huge beers
Kika: if you like sweaty and sleazy night clubs then this is the place for
you. I find it dreadfully TERRIBLE!! Do not go here unless you want to be
surrounded by a bunch of tourists, definitely not where the locals go.
Las Terrezas: known for their after hours on Wednesday nights,
but don’t go out on normal argentine party hours it opens at 7pm and closes at
2pm.
My Top 3 Must Go “Boliches”
(Clubs):
Tequila, Jet Lounge and Ferona: They are all smaller boliches that are more
exclusive so you will find less tourists, fewer sleazeballs and a dance floor
that is not overwhelmingly massive. Jet Lounge (locals pronounce it “shit”
lounge) and Tequilla are right next to each other and are located near the
domestic airport—many of the boliches are located in this area. Ferona is
located in Palermo Hollywood and is just a block away from Tiki Bar.
Eats:
Dain: a café in Palermo Soho that has the most relaxing and peaceful
rooftop patio with big white couches that you can lounge on all day. They have
great sandwiches and salads—the jamon crudo sandwich and the chicken salad are
my favorites! This was my afternoon study spot, most of the time I ended up
falling asleep on the couches under the hot argentine sun!
Jamon Crudo Sandwich
The infamous white couches
Guidos: An Italian restaurant in Palermo Chico that is a
favorite dinner spot among many locals. They have a brie cheese pizza that is
to die for! But really you can’t go wrong with anything you order off the menu
and they have a great wine selection as well. Their outdoor patio is perfect
for dinner on a warm summer night.
Dada: Quite possibly my most favorite restaurant in BsAs if not the whole
entire world. You must start the night with their maracuyo-blended cocktail and
order the Lomo mediterano for dinner.
This restaurant is sure to change your life and give you a whole new
appreciation for steak.
Olsen: The best spot for Sunday brunch in town with great
cocktails. Sunday they have a set menu for ~100 pesos and it includes an
appetizer, entrée and one drink. The best is to get a big group together on a
sunny Sunday afternoon and head over there around 4pm to dine al fresco and
reminisce about your crazy Saturday night.
Tatu Empanadas: of all the empanadas I tested this place had the
best. There are several locations throughout the city and if you are feeling
especially lazy they even have free delivery! The “Tatu” empanada (carne
picante) is my favorite. Argentine rule of thumb: when in doubt always order
the carne, it will be good no matter what.
Maru Botana: located in Belgrano this bakery has homemade cakes
and tartas (similar to a quiche, but more gourmet). The portions are huge, so
go with a friend and split a tarta and a cake. You are sure to leave this place
satisfied!
Chicken and vegetable tarta
Dessert!!
Pani: You cannot go to this place and not order a
cinnamon roll. This café looks like a shabby chic café straight off of
pinterest. A great place to get a coffee and a small bite to eat.
La Raya and La Dorita: both these restaurants are “parillas”, which is what they refer to as steak
houses. You may have many fellow tourists tell you about a place called La
Cabrera, but that is the tourist version of La Raya and La Dorita. If you want to go to a local steak house then go to either of these
restaurants. My two recommened cuts to order are the lomo (filet minon) and ojo
de bife (ribeye).
It's hard not to eat and drink your way through Buenos Aires with all the amazing restaurants, bars and cafes! The list goes on and on, but those are the must go's!
Oh and once you are done eating and drinking here is a list
of my favorite sites to see in Buenos Aires:
- Casa
Rosada: the President’s house.
- La Boca: A colorfully painted area where you can watch (and
learn) street tango and purchase souveniers.
- Puerto Madero: The Port, where you will find the famous Puente de
la Mujer (a bridge) that symbolizes a man and woman dancing tango.
- Recoleta Cemetario: Unlike and cemetery you have ever seen! Tombstones
for whole entire families reside in little houses, each of which were custom
built. Evita Peron is barried there.
- Malba Museo: A modern art Museum.
- Tres de Febrero Parque: A great park to go for a run or rollerblade
(rentals are available at the park for very cheap…I did it once and it was a
great experience). Also there is a beautiful rose garden as well as a small man
made lake. You can even rent paddle boats for the lake.
Besos!
