4 hidden bars to be amazed by

Behind closed doors and facades that hide their true essence, these places are hidden, ready to surprise you.

Are you looking for a unique experience? We invite you to discover three hidden bars in the City, which you surely won´t find in any tourist guide. Immerse yourself in a world of signature cocktails and sophisticated atmospheres, where discretion is the greatest luxury.

Beyond the door: discover the world of speakeasies

Bars with closed doors, without signs on the street to identify them or with a façade that makes you think it is a different place. This is basically what identifies the “speakeasies”, located in different parts of the City.

This type of bars have their origin in the so-called "Dry Law” from the United States, and today its creators rescue the mystery and exclusivity to attract their clients.

Can you imagine a bar where talking loudly is a crime? The “speakeasys”, which emerged during the Prohibition Era (United States between 1920 and 1933), were clandestine establishments where alcoholic beverages were consumed furtively. With secret entrances and passwords, these places offered a unique experience, full of mystery and exclusivity.

Today the hidden bars are a trend, winning more and more followers. They are exclusive establishments. How do you find them? On social media, although they are spread mainly by word of mouth.

We invite you to visit them to experience the thrill of secrecy, enjoy high-quality cocktails and live a unique experience.

Nicky Harrison

Located in Palermo, this secret spot is unique because of the combination it offers: excellent cuisine, cocktails and live jazz.

The first step of the experience is eating at the restaurant that faces the street. An intimate and elegant place where the sushi chefs work in full view of the diners. Their menu expresses a Nikkei-Peruvian fusion proposal.

Once dinner is over, you can access, first going through a mysterious intermediate area, another completely different space: the wine cellar. This leads to a glittering retro bar with a high scenographic impact dedicated to high-quality signature cocktails.

Uptown

Also in Palermo , this hidden bar invites you to live a unique experience. From the outside, Uptown looks like just another entrance to the Buenos Aires subway, but when you go down the stairs, you will immerse yourself in a modern atmosphere that recreates a New York subway station.

After the turnstile there is a subway car, the ideal spot to take incredible photos. Then, you press a button that opens the exit doors and you arrive at a bar with an unbeatable vibe.

If you are looking for a more complete experience, you can book a table and delight with a menu inspired by the gastronomy of the Big Apple.

President Bar

It is considered one of the best bars in the world and, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful in the city: it is located in a small hotel covered in vines on Quintana Street, in the Recoleta neighborhood.

From the entrance of President Bar, the first thing you notice is the bar. Then, there is a music space and a more intimate corner under a crystal empire chandelier. At the back, an enclosed garden and the mysterious library, accessed through a secret door, add a magical touch to the place.

While its bar offers an impressive selection of signature drinks and labels, its gastronomic offering is not far behind.

Florería Atlántico

It looks like a mixed venue from the street, a combination between a wine cellar and a record store that also offers seasonal flowers. Located in Retiro, Florería Atlántico has a charming flower shop and wine bar on the ground floor, while the bar is set in the basement, which is accessed through a huge door. Its walls are decorated with drawings that refer to the sea and legends of mythical sea creatures. It was recognized on several occasions by The World´s 50 Best Bars, which distinguishes bars and their designer cocktails worldwide.

The drinks menu of Florería Atlántico is divided according to the countries of origin of the largest waves of migration that arrived in Argentina between 1900 and 1920: Italy, Spain, France, Poland and England.

There is also a section of criollo drinks where these nationalities are mixed with the local. Every night drinks made by Giovannoni are served, while meats and fish are cooked on a Prussian grill from 1940. They also offer tapas and pizzas. Not to be missed!