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Other Dance Clubs
Dancing in Buenos Aires is not just about tango; the majority of the younger population
prefers salsa and techno beats. Of course, nothing in life changes quite so fast as the “in”
discos, so ask around for the latest hot spots. The biggest nights out are Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday. The websites www.adondevamos.com and www.bsasinsomnio.com.ar are
great r esources for B uenos Air es nightlife. Club entr y will generally r un $15 to $25
(£10-£17). The city 's best salsa dancers head to Salsón, A v. Alv arez Thomas 1166
( & 11/4551-6551 ), a megaclub that offers lessons on Wednesday and Friday evenings
at 9pm. In Palermo Soho, head to Kika, Honduras 5339, at Juan B. Justo ( & 11/4137-
5311; www.kikaclub.com.ar), for rock and techno. Some of the city's largest clubs are in
the Costa Salguero riverfront industrial complex, near Palermo but far from where they
can wake anybody up. They include Pachá, Avenida Costanera Norte at Pampa ( & 11/
4788-4280; www.pachabuenosaires.com), modeled after the iconic I biza original. Call
ahead for VIP tables. N earby, Tequila, Costanera N orte and La P ampa ( & 11/4788-
0438 ), is packed every night; and La Diosa, Rafael Obligado 3731, off Avenida Costan-
era Norte ( & 11/4806-9443 or 11/15-4997-2082 [cell]; www.ladiosabuenosaires.com.
ar), caters to a young, mixed crowd. The most popular gay and lesbian club is Amerika,
Gascón 1040, at Córdoba in Barrio Norte ( & 11/4865-4416 ), which has two floors of
dance music on F riday and Saturday. Straight Porteños come often too, claiming it has
the best music, generally staying on the smaller upstairs lev el.
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THE BAR SCENE
Buenos Aires has no shor tage of popular bars, and P orteños need little ex cuse to par ty.
The following are only a few of the bars and pubs wor thy of recommendation. Strolling
along, you'll find plenty on y our own. Most smoking no w takes place outside, though
you'll still find plenty of people br eaking the ban indoors.
The Alamo-Shoeless Joe's No matter what time of day it is, you'll find something
going on at this American-o wned 24/7 bar . The Alamo-S hoeless J oe's was originally
simply called Shoeless Joe's, but when the Texas-born owner Pete found Argentines could
not pronounce it, he added a homage to his home state in the name. The bar is also
managed with Dave from Chicago, a friend. It's a great gathering place for football games
and other American sports events, but even locals come too. Breakfast specials are a treat
after being out all night clubbing, and ther e's beer of all kinds by the bottle or on tap in
huge pitchers, along with student discounts, free pizza during the happy hour from 8 to
10pm during the week, and other bargains. Food is a simple selection, with most mains
running about $3 to $10 (£2-£6.80). With the free Internet station, you'll find another
reason to come by. Uruguay 1175 and 1177, btw. Santa Fe and Arenales. & 11/4813-7324. www.
elalamobar.com. Metro: Callao.
Chandon Bar This intimate champagne lounge serves bottles and flutes of Chandon,
produced in France and Argentina. In Puerto Madero, adjacent to some of the city's best
restaurants, Chandon is per fect for drinks before or after dinner. Light fare is offered as
well. Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 152, at Alvear. & 11/4315-3533. Metro: L. N. Alem.
Cronico Bar The bar has o verlooked Plaza Serrano for o ver 20 y ears, and its mo vie
posters outside are probably the first thing y ou'll notice. Inside, you'll find a busy place
where people sit at tables painted with nude women in the style of P icasso. There's typi-
cal bar food such as sandwiches and hamburgers, but with a larger menu than most of
the surrounding bars. Liv e rock music sometimes enter tains the cr owd. Borges 1646, at
Plaza Serrano. & 11/4833-0708. Metro: Plaza Italia.
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