Editorial
Buenos Aires drinks late, eats later, and treats bars as the social architecture of the city. Florería Atlántico exports the city's bartending tradition to the global stage; Frank's invented the modern speakeasy in Latin America. The 10 below cover Palermo, Recoleta and Retiro — the three neighbourhoods where porteños drink seriously.
San Telmo tango house since 1967, a protected Bar Notable with nightly live performances.
Bars don't open early in BA; most peak between 1 and 3 AM. Pair a milonga (tango bar) with a serious cocktail room — that's the porteño way. Florería Atlántico, Frank's and 878 are the three you must do. The wine bars (Aldo's, La Cava de los Galpones) reward separate evenings — Argentine wine deserves the focus.
Global Cities Editor — Bangkok to Buenos Aires. Cultural context, not just cocktail tourism.