Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE
LAS VIOLETAS
( 4958-7387;
www.lasvioloetas.com
; Av Rivadavia 3899; 8am-2am)
Dating back to 1884, this
historic coffeehouse was renovated in 2001 into the gorgeous place it is today. Lovely
stained-glass awnings, high ceilings and gilded details make this cafe possibly the most
beautiful in the capital. Come for the luxurious afternoon tea and be sure to pick something
up in the chocolate- pastry shop on the way out.
CAFE
878
( 4773-1098;
www.878bar.com.ar
;
Thames 878; 8pm-2am Sun-Thu, to 4am Fri & Sat)
Hidden be-
hind an unsigned door is this 'secret' bar - you have to ring the bell to get in, but it's hardly
exclusive. Enter a wonderland of elegant low lounge furniture and red brick walls; for
whiskey lovers there are over 80 kinds to try, but the cocktails are tasty too. If you're
hungry, tapas are available (reserve for dinners).
BAR
CERVECERÍA COSSAB
( 2060-5023; Carlos Calvo 4199; 7pm-1am Wed-Thu, to 4am Fri, 9pm-4am Sat)
Beer lovers unite
and head down to bohemian Boedo and this dedicated beer bar - a unique find for BA.
Over 50 tasty suds are served, including seven on tap. Delicious pizzas, cheese plates and
sandwiches help you make a night of it - but for something out of the ordinary, try the
picada Patagonica
with smoked wild boar and venison.
BAR
LA CATEDRAL
( 15-5325-1630;
www.lacatedralclub.com
;
Sarmiento 4006)
If tango can be youthful, trendy and
hip, this is where you'll find it. The grungy warehouse space is very casual, with funky art
on the walls, thrift-store furniture and dim atmospheric lighting. It's more like a young bo-
hemian nightclub than anything else, and there's no implied dress code - you'll see plenty
of jeans on the dancers. Great for cheap alcohol; the best-known
milongas
(tango dances)
occur regularly on a Tuesday night.
DANCE HALL
CLUB GRICEL
DANCE HALL
