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the excellent cocktails, whether they're classic or unique - and the lack of gas lines
means all of the delicious tapas and main dishes are cooked on the
parrilla
grill.
Milión
COCKTAIL BAR
( 4815-9925;
www.milion.com.ar
;
Paraná 1048; 6pm-2am Sun-Wed, to 3am Thu, to 4am Fri &
Sat)
This elegant and sexy bar takes up three floors of a renovated old mansion. The
garden out back is a leafy paradise, overlooked by a solid balcony that holds the best
seats in the house. Nearby marble steps are also an appealing place to lounge with a
frozen mojito or basil daiquiri, the tastiest cocktails on the menu. Downstairs, the restaur-
ant serves passable international dishes.
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
La Biela
CAFE
( 4804-0449;
www.labiela.com
; Av Quintana 600; 7am-2am Sun-Thu, to 3am Fri & Sat)
A
Recoleta institution, this classic landmark has been serving the
porteño
elite since the
1950s. The outdoor front terrace is unbeatable on a sunny afternoon, especially when the
nearby weekend
feria
(street market) is in full swing.
Buller Brewing Company
BAR
( 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)
.
Casa Bar
SPORTS 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
microbrews, 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
