The Hit List

Everyone knows BA is all about the nightlife. In a city where dinner starts at 11pm, and work doesn't begin until lunchtime, that's hardly a surprise. In fact, beyond sitting in the park and the obligatory (though very interesting) tourist attractions, there is not that much else to do. Which is a good thing when you find yourself stumbling home as the sun comes up, day after day.


Where to go:

Club Niceto

It may be a familiar stop off on the Buenos Aires whistle stop tour but I've never had a bad night here. Some big time bands play too, and they have the mix of grime, trend and pure cheesyness down to a tee. Then again I haven't ever hit their infamous Club 69 which includes a drag show, a cabaret room and a stage devoted to hip-hop...

Club Niceto, Niceto Vega 5510

Latin Jam

For the Latin inside all of us. Latin Jam is definitely my favourite night in Buenos Aires. The live band would give any swing club a run for it's money, but the actual dancing is lacking. Nevertheless, it's as close as you're ever gonna get in BA. Sadly, my salsa dancing hasn't got any better. But that's not exactly a surprise when the average customer sports a fedora. A real shame to say the least. 

Latin Jam at Uniclub, Guardia Vieja 2260

Le Bar

The music is hit or miss as it mostly consists of new live bands or an open mic, but the low lighting and suave decor more than makes up for it. The drinks are good which helps, and it's a great, if somewhat surreal spot for lunch in the middle of the day. But hey, in the city that never sleeps, why should the bars?
Le Bar, Tucumán 422




Where not to go:

Le Cigale

This bar is really the reason why I am writing this post. I am currently awake and hungover in the middle of the night due to the worst drink I have ever had. Despite a two for one happy hour, which should be making the customers happy, I feel like I was fed turpentine. And that was just one drink. Don't go here. If that hasn't scared you away perhaps the fruit fly decor will (the walls, menu, signs, etc are embossed with images of fruit flies. It's unclear why, but ill-advised nonetheless).

For my pick of the TOP FIVE TERRACE BARS of Buenos Aires, check out my article here