Top Rated Nightlife in Buenos Aires

Located in the very fancy Palermo, this club is the place for a fun night out in Buenos Aires. There is everything you could imagine here—electrifying music, premium drinks and an energetic hip crowd. A haven of party goers, this haunt gets full on event nights. The night gets started with bands like Los Alamos and the French Kid Loco performing here. The mood gets livelier with the in-house DJs spinning the latest beats!

Kika Club is perhaps the most talked about nightclub in Buenos Aires. Featuring suave and contemporary interiors, the club is a refreshing change form most night-spots in the city. With two separate floors, there is an ample amount of room for guests to groove to the best of house and electro, rock and hip hop spun by the DJ. The crowd that frequents this place is stylish and hip, so make sure you look your best if in the mood for socializing.

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.

Hidden behind a massive red door on a Palermo corner, this ultra-cool bar attracts a local and foreign crowd. Known for their top of the line cocktails, wide beer and wine selection and authentic Venezuelan food, you can guzzle down a Kangaroo (tequila, kiwi, peach and orange juice) whiling munching on tostones (flattened and fried green plantains) or arepas (traditional dish usually filled with meat or cheese). With an impressive rooftop terrace, this spot fills up Thursday through Saturday nights, where a more chilled out party goer can let loose until the early hours without venturing off to a large club.

Set in a hip space, Jet has the ambience of its place under wraps with its classy, quirky lighting. From one section to another, you'll pass from psychedelic purple to hot red and cool blue. The outdoor terrace is a great place to catch a break and a breath of fresh air. Enjoy chic comfort on the plush sofa-style chairs, dig into yummy varieties of sushi, great drinks including beers, wines and craft cocktails and, of course, fantastic music, live or even the standard top 40 tracks.

Exclusivity is the name of the game at this secret Palermo bar, where it's essential to know the password to enter. Closed-door restaurants aren't the only rage in Buenos Aires, now closed-door bars are increasing in popularity as well. After managing to get past the front door's bouncer, step into a faux, old fashioned telephone booth, punch in the secret code, and watch as a hidden door instantly swings open. Enter a large two level bar, meticulous in design, where expert bartenders mix up the swankiest of drinks for the young and beautiful Buenos Aires elite. Be warned that there is an adult-themed shop near the entrance. - Alexandra Lazar