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( 4777-6541;
www.franks-bar.com
; Arévalo 1445; 9pm-4am Wed-Sat)
Very popular plush,
elegant speakeasy bar that 'requires' a password (via telephone booth) to get in - or you
could just sweet talk the bouncer. Inside it's a beautiful space with crystal chandeliers,
billowy ceiling drapes and an exclusive feel. Classic cocktails from before the 1930s are
stirred - never blended - and served to a crowd of locals and foreigners. Check out the
balcony bar, too.
878
BAR
( 4773-1098;
www.878bar.com.ar
; Thames 878; 8pm-2am Sun-Thu, to 4am Fri & Sat)
Hid-
den behind 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).
Sugar
BAR
( 4831-3276;
www.sugarbuenosaires.com
; Costa Rica 4619; 7pm-5:30am Mon-Fri,
11am-5:30am Sat, 11am-3am Sun)
This lively expat watering hole brings in a youthful
nightly crowd with well-priced drink specials and comfort food like chicken fingers and
buffalo wings. Watch sports on the two huge TV screens or come on Thursdays - also
known as ladies' night - when things can get a little rowdy. On weekends, you can roll
out of bed and arrive in time for eggs and mimosas.
Congo
BAR
( 4833-5857;
www.barcongo.com.ar
;
Honduras 5329; 8pm-4am Mon-Thu, 9pm-5am Fri &
Sat)
The highlight at this trendy bar is the beautiful back patio -
the
place to be seen on
hot summer nights, with its slick bar, leafy atmosphere and comfy wood booths. The mu-
sic is great, too, with DJs spinning from Wednesday to Saturday, and inside there are el-
egant low lounges in romantic spaces. A full food menu is available, along with strong
cocktails.
El Carnal
BAR
( 4772-7582;
www.carnalbar.com.ar
;
Niceto Vega 5511; 7pm-5am Tue-Fri, 9pm-5am Sat)
See
and be seen - preferably in the open air with an icy vodka tonic in hand - on the rooftop
