BA rooftop scene is small but punchy. The 10 below cover Recoleta, Palermo and Puerto Madero — the city's elevated drinking quadrants.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in BA
01 · Buenos Aires
Recoleta
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Hotel rooftop · Glassy
On top of the Casa Lucia hotel. The view of Recoleta and the river is one of BA's best.
Order: An Aperol with the Plata in the distance
02 · Buenos Aires
Puerto Madero
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Hotel rooftop · River view
At the Hilton Puerto Madero. Direct view of the Puente de la Mujer and the river.
Order: A martini with the bridge view
03 · Buenos Aires
Faena Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At the Faena Hotel. Polished rooftop with Puerto Madero views.
Order: A perfect Manhattan
04 · Buenos Aires
Microcentro
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
On top of the Pulitzer Hotel. Casual rooftop with downtown BA views.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
05 · Buenos Aires
Recoleta
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At the Alvear Palace Hotel. Polished hotel rooftop with Recoleta views.
Order: A martini in the polished room
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06 · Buenos Aires
Palermo
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Casual rooftop · Palermo
Casual Palermo rooftop. Walk-in friendly, mid-week DJ programming.
Order: A frozen drink at the rooftop
07 · Buenos Aires
Microcentro
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Hotel rooftop · Garden
On top of Casa Calma. Garden rooftop with central BA views.
Order: A glass of Malbec on the terrace
08 · Buenos Aires
Recoleta
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
On top of Loi Suites. Casual rooftop with Recoleta views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
09 · Buenos Aires
Palermo Soho
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Casual rooftop · Palermo
Casual Palermo Soho rooftop with strong cocktail program.
Order: A house cocktail at the rooftop bar
10 · Buenos Aires
Recoleta
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Hotel pool deck
Casual hotel pool deck with sweeping Recoleta views.
Order: A pool-side cocktail
How BA does rooftops
Trade Sky Bar and Bridge Bar are essential. Most peak between 8 and 11 PM (porteños drink late).
