Cafes in Buenos Aires

Historical, traditional, modern and even design. In the capital of Argentina, pockets of all styles to enjoy the pleasure of meeting.



One of the signs of identity of Buenos Aires are bars, scenarios relating to a city that has chat and conversation a way of understanding life. At first only offered coffee and chocolate with churros, then joined the drinks and games (cards, dominoes and dice); finally, spaces where a cup of tea and enjoy fine pastries were inaugurated. The first census of Buenos Aires café dates from 1799 but the expansion of the bars occurred in the early decades of the twentieth century, alternating them with political discussion tango culture, served as a stronghold of heated ideological discussions were shelter playwrights and filmmakers, and in general, visited all call bohemia. The truth is that many are spread across all neighborhoods of the city and each, in its way, it's a journey. Some cafes and tearooms take refuge in the decorative beauty of the Belle Epoque, others have chosen to rationalism, while many of the latter connect with the culture of minimalism. The City Government has listed a total of 74 cafés notables, among which the famous Tortoni, located on the Avenida de Mayo, site chosen by politicians, artists and clerks from the center since the early twentieth century; Also, The 36 billiard traditional space for pool players; and, in the lower city, Confectionery La Ideal, with a first floor smelling tango film. However, the survival of 'notables' current famous bars have opened up to other air and influences, ranging from the refinement of the bars of the most distinguished hotels to deliberate fashion climate of Puerto Madero.