Bars & Clubs in Buenos Aires
The key addresses in Buenos Aires — verified and regularly updated. Clicking takes you straight to the location page.
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Amerika
Amerika in the Almagro district is the largest LGBT party club in Buenos Aires and holds over 1800 guests. On three floors with the Continental, Caribbean and Crystal floors, everything from Latin rhythms to international hits is played. On Fridays and Saturdays, bubbles, balloons, drag queens and go-go dancers create a great atmosphere. There is also a chill-out area and a darkroom on the upper floor.
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Fiesta y Bar Jolie
Fiesta y Bar Jolie in Palermo, Buenos Aires, caters to the lesbian community and attracts a young crowd. Three bars and a large dance floor are spread over two floors, plus live bands, DJs and drag shows with pop, indie, hip-hop and cumbia. Art expos, games, happy hour and free tarot reading complete the program, and a terrace provides quieter moments.
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Glam
Located in the Recoleta district, Glam mixes techno, house and Latin rhythms, played by international and local DJs. Coloured lights and modern décor characterise several areas for dancing, chilling and flirting. The bar serves classic mixed drinks and regional specialties. Theme nights and live performances complement the program, which attracts locals and tourists alike.
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Loka by kmZERO
Located in the Recoleta neighborhood, Loka by kmZERO attracts a mixed crowd of locals and international guests. The bar offers national and imported drinks, accompanied by resident DJs and guest artists. Drag shows and stripper performances will provide highlights. Especially on weekends it gets crowded, people dance until the morning hours.
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PEUTEO
PEUTEO is located on Gurruchaga Street in the Palermo Soho of Buenos Aires. During the day, the light-flooded room serves as a café with cozy seating areas, in the evening it becomes a dance bar with live DJs and electronic music. The menu includes creative cocktails, local beers and small dishes such as tapas, as well as events that attract a queer community.
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Pride Café
Located in the center of Buenos Aires, the Pride Café is a meeting place for the LGBTQ+ community with rainbow flags and colorful decorations. The menu includes café classics such as cappuccino, croissants and sandwiches, as well as simple dishes. Whether in the morning, at noon or in the evening: the friendly service ensures a warm ambience and the restaurant is easily accessible.
Gay bars in Buenos Aires are mainly concentrated in Palermo, the district that has developed into the queer center of the city since the 1990s. Low rents and a bohemian character attracted queer bars and cafés at the time, but what remains is a dense scene around Palermo Soho. One of the central axes is Thames Street, where bars, cafés and gay-friendly eateries are open from late afternoon until the early hours of the morning. Important: In Buenos Aires, the evening starts late. Before 11 p.m., most bars are busy, and the clubs often don't fill up until around two a.m.
In addition to Palermo, it is worth taking a look at Recoleta. There is Contramano, the city's most famous bear bar with a long history, as well as Club Glam, which attracts a rather poppy, younger crowd. One of the big names in the nightlife is Club 69, a queer party that takes place on Thursdays at the Niceto Club in Palermo and is known for its drag shows. San Telmo also has queer addresses, but is overall more mixed and alternative than the more established Palermo. Which bar suits you depends on whether you're looking for the laid-back terrace vibe of Palermo, the exuberant dancing in Recoleta, or the quieter option. The following addresses give you an initial overview.