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( 4516-0902; Retiro Station Lobby, Ramos Meija 1358; 6:30am-9pm Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Sat)
Catching a train out of town? Allow an extra half hour for coffee at this grand cafe, which
boasts soaring ceilings, polished wood and a bronze interior. One of the original fixtures
of the station, built in 1915, the cafe has undergone a thorough restoration - the chandeli-
ers twinkle beautifully at night. Look for it nearly across from the Torre de los Ingleses.
DRUID IN
( 4312-3688; Reconquista 1040; noon-midnight Mon-Fri, to 3am Sat)
This cozy Irish pub
sports an intimate and uncrowded atmosphere. A wide range of aged whiskeys, imported
liquor, blended cocktails and a handful of beers temper the pizza, sandwiches and British
food that is served. Live rock, jazz, Celtic or Irish music groups may occasionally play.
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( 4312-7291; Marcelo T de Alvear 399; noon-4am Mon-Thu, to 5am Fri & Sat, 7pm-1am; )
Buenos Aires' most popular Irish bar has become, well, just too damn popular. Weekends
are a crush and thumping music makes it hard to chat up your date, but the dark-woodsy
atmosphere is congenial enough. Come early on weekdays if you want to score one of the
cozy deep booths for easy conversation. There's a good whiskey and beer selection, too.
FLUX
( 5252-0258; Marcelo T de Alvear 980; 7pm-3am Sun-Thu, to 4am Fri & Sat)
Run by a friendly
Englishman and his Russian partner, this gay bar is hetero-friendly - so everyone's wel-
come to come on down. The large basement space has a slightly artsy feel. Feeling adven-
turous? Try the Buenos Aires iced tea (made with Fernet, that popular Argentine mixer
that's something of an acquired taste). Happy hour runs every day from 7pm till 10pm.
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