Buenos Aires speakeasies are some of South America's most theatrical — Florería Atlántico leads the field.
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The 10 best speakeasies in Buenos Aires
01 · Buenos Aires
Retiro
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Iconic · Florist front
Renato Giovannoni's flower-shop-fronted speakeasy.
Order: Negroni Balestrini
02 · Buenos Aires
Palermo
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Iconic · Hidden behind sushi
Hidden Palermo speakeasy behind a sushi restaurant.
Order: A precise Manhattan
03 · Buenos Aires
Palermo
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Iconic · Phone-booth entry
Iconic Palermo speakeasy entered through a phone booth.
Order: A bartender's signature
04 · Buenos Aires
Palermo
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Iconic · Behind a coffee shop
Iconic Palermo speakeasy behind a coffee shop.
Order: Whatever's seasonal
05 · Buenos Aires
Recoleta
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Iconic · Hidden
Iconic Recoleta hidden cocktail speakeasy.
Order: A precise Old Fashioned
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06 · Buenos Aires
Recoleta
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Iconic · Old guard
Iconic Recoleta old-guard cocktail bar.
Order: A classic Negroni
07 · Buenos Aires
Palermo
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Iconic · Plush
Plush Palermo speakeasy.
Order: A precise Manhattan
08 · Buenos Aires
Villa Crespo
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Iconic · Hidden
Iconic Villa Crespo hidden speakeasy.
Order: A bartender's-choice signature
09 · Buenos Aires
Palermo
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Iconic · Cocktail laboratory
Iconic Palermo cocktail laboratory speakeasy.
Order: Whatever's experimental this week
10 · Buenos Aires
Palermo
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Iconic · Subway-themed
Iconic Palermo subway-themed speakeasy.
Order: A precise classic
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How to find a speakeasy in Buenos Aires
The 10 above are where Buenos Aires hides its best cocktails — behind phone booths, fridges, bookcases, and unmarked doors.
