Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Casa Brandon
(
www.brandongayday.com.ar
; Luis María Drago 236)
is an art gallery-cultural cen-
ter. And for a fun night of guided drinking and partying, there's
Out & About Pub Crawl
Finally, gay classes and
milongas
are given at
La Marshall
( 4300-3487;
Bars
Bars abound in every neighborhood of Buenos Aires, and they come in all shapes, sizes
and styles. You can choose from sports bars, cocktail lounges, Irish pubs, microbreweries,
local holes-in-the-wall and more. Many of the city's upscale restaurants and hotels also
have lively bars worth a visit.
Most bars serve beer, hard alcohol and wine, plus coffee and juice. Some make cock-
tails, and many offer a fair range of finger foods or even main dishes. Microbreweries and
beer bars are catching on, offering decent selections of the hoppy stuff - but Argentina has
a ways to go before competing globally, so don't expect anything mind-blowing.
Younger travelers and backpackers looking to bar-hop in a group should check out
Buenos Aires Pub Crawl
(
15-5464-1886;
www.pubcrawlba.com
)
.
Cafes
Cafes are an integral part of porteño life, and you shouldn't miss popping into one of these
beloved hangouts for an afternoon break. Many cafes are old classics that have been
around for more than a hundred years, and undoubtedly will take you back in time. Others
are contemporary or bohemian joints with sidewalk tables - perfect spots to take a load
off while sightseeing or to delve into Borges' short stories at a corner table.
Most cafes serve all meals and everything in between (including a late-night snack).
For more on the classic places see
Click here
.
Clubbing
Buenos Aires is famous for its
boliches
(nightclubs). Every weekend - and even on some
weeknights - the city's clubs come alive with beautiful people moving to electronic and
house music. Some of the most impressive nightlife hot spots are located in grandiose re-
stored theaters, warehouses or factories - or perched on the banks of the Rio de la Plata
where party-goers can watch the sun rise over the water as the festivities wind down.
Clubs are spread out over the city, with main clusters in Palermo and on the Costanera
Norte.
