Top Rated Nightlife in Buenos Aires

Born in San Telmo’s neighborhood, back in 1978, Jazz & Pop, as the name rightly suggests, is a well-known jazz club. Since its inception, the club was and is a haven for jazz lovers all over the city. Established and well-known musicians Chick Corea, Carmen McRae, Fats Fernandez, and Hermeto Pascoal among others have graced the floor here. If the great music wasn’t enough, patrons also get the chance to taste decadent empanadas and good wine.

Doppelgänger is a highly acclaimed bar, known for its inventive menu of about 100 cocktails. They use the best of ingredients, spirits and methods to create some of the best cocktails in the city. The bar imports spirits from around the globe and mixes them with freshly made juices, to give a wonderful experience. The glassware is a tastefully selected to enhance the visual appeal of the drinks. If you are in for an evening well spent, head to Doppelgänger.

An original alternative within the scope of barbecue-style restaurants. This is a top quality steak house, impeccable in every sense. Located in the modern complex of Puerto Madero (a recent dock-side development), it has a cutting edge, end of the 20th Century style. The clientele often comprises an elegant and relaxed crowd. Specializing in offal and grilled sweetbreads, this restaurant is the flavored choice for tourists and Argentineans living abroad, who come back dreaming of a characteristic Argentine barbecue. Recommendations are barbecued pork ribs with potatoes au gratin; isla flotante (exotic dessert) and tiramisu. The decoration is a plain country style. The excellent fillet steaks are proof of the high quality meat they are known for, having bred their own cattle for several years.

Music is the queen, at this bar-music shop. This paradise for music fans, allows them to listen to any band on a computer with headsets, while savoring a hot cup of coffee. Its modern aesthetics constitute a unique place. There is a natural garden in the back, that features nice little tables under the sky, a perfect setting for warm, starry nights. Indoors, the carefully arranged tables harmonize with the dim light, candles, and selected music. Live music performances, are on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30p.

This trendy establishment specializes in fine wines served by the glass. There is a vast list of drinks, cocktails and coffees, very original because of the combination of ingredients used in their preparation, such as cinnamon, chocolate and mint. The relaxed atmosphere is modern and elegant, with comfortable sofas and pleasant music. The bar serves more than 150 different alcoholic beverages. The food selection is not vast, but nevertheless exquisite and of high quality. A very cosmopolitan place where you can mingle with the beautiful and the successful, or meet friends for a good meal or drink. It stays quite busy until late hours.

This is a building of two floors which has a gallery, a restaurant as well a cultural center. What makes Casa Brandon stand out from neighboring joints, is it's elite decor and air of sophistication it exudes. Predominantly a bar for gays and lesbians, people of all orientations and cultures are welcome at this friendly place. For smokes head to the separate smoking room, and for chatting over drinks the main bar area is ideal. They have the Brandon Gay Day every alternate week, which features parties with great music. Call for timings as they vary.