Hidden Drinks in the City
Buenos Aires has a thriving cocktail scene, but the best bars are often the hardest to find. The city has fully embraced the speakeasy trend, hiding world-class mixology behind flower shops, sushi restaurants, and unmarked doors.
Map of the best speakeasy bars in Buenos Aires
Top Secret Spots
1. Florería Atlántico
Consistently ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars. You enter through a seemingly normal, albeit beautiful, flower and wine shop. Open a heavy refrigerator door and descend into a stunning basement bar themed around the immigrant ships of the 1900s.
Address: Arroyo 872, Retiro
Social: @floreriaatlantico
2. Victoria Brown
Located in Palermo, you enter this steampunk-inspired bar through a hidden door in the back of a daytime cafe. The cocktails are highly experimental and visually stunning.
Address: Costa Rica 4827, Palermo Soho
Social: @victoriabrownbar
3. Uptown
Walk down a set of subway stairs in Palermo Hollywood, pass through a replica of a New York subway car, and emerge into a massive, bustling underground club and bar. The atmosphere is electric.
Address: Arévalo 2030, Palermo Hollywood
Social: @uptown.ba
Pro Tip
Always check their social media pages beforehand, as many require advance reservations or a secret password for entry!