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Music Show in Buenos Aires in a traditional “Café Porteño”

Buenos Aires is known as the city that never sleeps. It offers a wide variety of cultural activities at night. Corrientes Avenue is the most famous spot, filled with theaters, restaurants, and tourists.

But Buenos Aires also has a special place for those who love tradition. The city’s cafés are a priceless part of its culture. They are essential to the city’s identity.

In the cafés of Buenos Aires, you can feel the city’s heartbeat. These places keep memories alive and inspire dreams.

THE PORTEÑO CAFÉ: A Bit of History

Cafés have existed in Buenos Aires since before May 1810. One of the first was Café de Marco, located on the corner of today’s Bolívar and Alsina streets. It was near the Church of San Ignacio and the Manzana de las Luces.

This café was visited by important revolutionaries like:

Mariano Moreno
Manuel Belgrano
Juan José Castelli
Bernardo de Monteagudo

In 1858, Café Tortoni opened and became one of the most iconic cafés in Buenos Aires. It is still open today.

Many famous people have visited Café Tortoni, including:

Quinquela
Fernández Moreno
Carlos Gardel
Marcelo T. de Alvear
Federico García Lorca
Ramón Gómez de la Serna
Alfonsina Storni
Jorge Luis Borges

Gómez de la Serna was the first to write “Café” with a capital “C” to separate it from the drink.

Tango became popular in cafés. You could hear it in places like the corner of Suárez and Necochea in La Boca, along Corrientes Avenue, and in neighborhoods like:

Villa Crespo
Palermo
Almagro
Pompeya
Many others

Cafés were also spaces for literary gatherings. Macedonio Fernández often met with others at La Perla del Once. Writers like Ernesto Sábato and Luisa Valenzuela found cafés to be great places to write. They also inspired many visual artists.

NOTABLE BARS OF BUENOS AIRES

Some bars in Buenos Aires were meeting places for famous musicians, writers, actors, and politicians.

Many of these bars are now part of the city’s official cultural heritage. They are recognized for their history, architecture, and importance.

Visiting these bars is a local tradition. Enjoying a conversation over a classic cortado is something locals love to do. For travelers, it’s a unique and unforgettable experience.

One of these special bars is The Brighton. It used to be a tailor shop, but today it celebrates music and tradition.

THE BRIGHTON: A Bit of History

Brighton’s history began in 1920. Back then, it was one of the most elegant tailor shops in the city.

Clients included:

Members of high society
Spanish royalty
Former Argentine presidents
The Prince of Wales

In 2007, the building became a restaurant. Its beautiful Belle Époque interior led to its recognition as a “Notable Bar.” It also received a certificate from the City Museum as a “Testimony of Citizen Memory.”

Brighton is in a great location, just steps from Florida Street’s pedestrian walkway. Its large hall is decorated with:

Stained glass
Carved wood

It looks like a classic Irish pub.

The New Brighton shines with elegance and history. The front window has bronze details and shows the emblem of the Principality of Wales. But the most special item is the original cashier’s desk, from when the place was still a tailor shop.

The pandemic forced Brighton to close for 18 months. When it reopened, the owners: