Buenos Aires: Nightlife

Bahrein Ready to ditch the tango for the disco? Party like a VIP in this posh, revamped bank vault. Champagne flows and drum-and-bass amongst a crowd of the hip and the beautiful in this exclusive party-till-dawn hotspot. Ladies are always free, but gentlemen must be ready to dish out for the $20 cover.  San Telmo; Lavalle 345, El Centro; 011-54-11-4315-2403; www.bahreinba.com
smart splurge | trendy | dj | club

Centro Cultural Torquato Tasso Check the agenda at this event space where you can catch orquestras tipicas (tango orchestras) and weekly milongas (social dances). San Telmo; Defensa 1575; 011-54-11-4307-6506; www.torquatotasso.com.ar
culture | dancing | live music | tango

El Gran Danzon Sample Argentine wines in this sophisticated, mood-lit lounge/restaurant perfect for pre-dinner cocktails. Recoleta; Libertad 1161; 011-54-11-4811-1108; www.granbardanzon.com.ar
restaurant | lounge | bar | wine

Gibraltar Serving friendly pints and exceptional bar food with a kick, this British pub-inspired watering hole is a good place to strike up conversation with locals and travelers alike. San Telmo; Peru 895; 011-54-11-4362-5310
bar | local favorite | bar menu

Niceto Club Groove on the beats thrown down at this bi-level hipster club located on the edge of Palermo Hollywood where local bands play early and DJs spin after midnight. Palermo; Niceto Vego 5510; 011-54-11-4779-9396; www.nicetoclub.com
dancing | dj | club

Opera Bay Offering unbeatable views of twinkling Puerto Madero and four pulsating dance floors to choose from, this club hits it peak at 3am, making it surprisingly easy to catch the sunrise beneath the retractable roof. Puerto Madero; Cecilia Grierson 225; 011-54-11-4315 8666
dj | late night | disco

Thelonious Club Climb the stairs to check out the cool sounds emanating from this cozy jazz joint. Palermo; Salguero 1884; 011-54-11-4829-1562; www.thelonious.com.ar
jazz | trendy | dj | club