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DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE
RM Ortiz, across from Recoleta's famous cemetery, is a two-block strip of restaur-
ants, cafes and bars. On warm sunny days most of them open up their fine outdoor
front patios, perfect for a drink or meal and some people-watching.
LA BIELA
( 4804-0449;
www.labiela.com
; Av Quintana 600; 7am-2am Sun-Thu, to 3am Fri & Sat)
A Re-
coleta institution, this classic landmark has been serving the porteño elite since the 1950s -
when race-car champions used to frequent the place. The outdoor front terrace is unbeat-
able on a sunny afternoon, especially when the nearby weekend
feria
(street market) is in
full swing. Just know that this privilege will cost 20% more.
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BULLER BREWING COMPANY
( 4808-9061;
www.bullerpub.com
;
RM Ortiz 1827; noon-1am Mon-Wed, to 2am Thu & Sun, to 4am
Fri & Sat)
Yes, it's a microbrewery in Buenos Aires, and in Recoleta, no less. Six kinds of
beer are brewed on the premises, including a stout, hefeweisen, pilsen and a honey beer.
Alcohol content ranges from 4.5% to 8.5%. There's a great outdoor patio in front and an
extensive menu of snacks and sandwiches. Also in
Retiro
(Paraguay 428)
.
BAR
CASA BAR
( 4816-2712;
www.casabarbuenosaires.com
; Rodríguez Peña 1150; 7pm-3am Wed-Fri, to 5am Sat)
This recycled antique house turned sports bar offers a large selection of spirits and micro-
brews, along with a wine list stocked with higher-end bottles. You'll also find nachos, pizza
and spicy hot wings on the menu, plus happy-hour specials from 7pm to 10pm. Casa Bar is
stylish but casual - and a great spot to watch sports on TV, especially American football
and baseball.
SPORTS BAR
CLÁSICA Y MODERNA
( 4812-8707;
www.clasicaymoderna.com
; Av Callao 892; 8am-2am Mon-Sat, 5pm-2am Sun)
Cater-
ing to the literary masses since 1938, this cozy and intimate bookstore- restaurant-cafe con-
tinues to ooze history from its atmospheric brick walls. It's nicely lit, serves fine, simple
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