GAY RESTAURANTS
When we say a “gay restaurant,” we mean there are gay patrons, and although they may be fun, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll find good food, good service or reasonable prices. Here are the better establishments in the city:
Chueca Resto & Bar
Soler 3283, Palermo, +54 (0)11-4963-3430
This lively bar and restaurant is situated in a remodelled house in the trendy Palermo district. It has a good atmosphere and stylish décor. There are also shows on the weekends.
Pride Cafe Resto & Café
Balcarce 869, San Telmo, +54 (0)11-4300-6435
This cute corner café is one of the few gay-friendly places open during the day. It attracts gay men sipping coffee on Sundays during San Telmo’s antiques fair. Pride Café specializes in queer coffee, homemade pies and chocolate brownies that are to die for.
GAY BARS & DISCOS
Bulnes Class
Bulnes 1250, Palermo. Open from midnight.
Decorated with bright red walls, white leather sofas and chandeliers, this is a popular spot for young gay men searching for something a little more relaxed before hitting the nightclubs.
Alsina
Alsina 940, San Telmo. Open from 2:30am.
Set in an enormous galleried cathedral-like space, this is a sumptuous disco in the Alsina Palace. It boasts some of the best electronic music in the city, as well as live shows.
HOTELS
Buenos Aires CE
Marcelo T. de Alvear 1695, Recoleta, +54 (0)11-5237-3100
The Buenos Aires CE Design Hotel is minimalist chic at its best. Situated in the heart of Recoleta, the hotel is just meters away from gay friendly bars and restaurants such as Titanic Club, Chueca Restaurant, and 788 food bar. Standard rooms from US$106.
FAENA Hotel
Martha Salotti 445, Puerto Madero, +54 (0)11-4010-9000
Situated in the historic El Porteño Building in the Puerto Madero business district, FAENA Hotel is just a stone’s throw from the river and city centre. There are 105 rooms, designed by Philippe Starck, combining decadence, romance and modern living. Premium rooms from US$295.
SOHO All Suites
Honduras 4762, Palermo Soho, +54 (0)11-4832-3000
Soho All Suites is located in the heart of Palermo Soho, surrounded by restaurants, bars, design and decoration stores. There are 20 Suites and a Penthouse with private terrace. Superior rooms from US$114.
TANGO
La Marshall
Maipu 444, Plaza Bohemia, +54 (0)11-4300-3487
Every Wednesday starting at 10:40pm, dance classes start earlier. Cover charge including one class is US$8, cover charge alone is US$6.
“Tango entre Muchahos” At Lugar Gay
Defensa 1120, +54 (0)11-4300-4747
Every Sun, classes starting at 5pm. A good choice if you are exploring San Telmo flea market on a Sunday afternoon.
