Bar Hopping Mendoza
Aristides Villanueva
Known simply as ‘Aristides’ to the locals, this long strip of eclectic bars, restaurants and clubs is the most well-known nightlife spot in the city. Thanks to the proximity of hostels the area is always packed with foreigners. If you’re a gringo, your nights will usually start here.
Antares
The best beer in town. If you swing by on a Tuesday you can jam to a live band playing jazz, reggae or international covers. If it´s not Tuesday, stay anyway for the selection of rich beers. Bonus points if you mange to sample each of their five light and dark ales. Aristides 153
PH
The pre-party spot to the “gente linda” a.k.a beautiful people before they migrate to PPTH (see below). It has a great drink list, classy decor and long tables that can fit all of your friends. Aristides 282
Parapithecus Evolutionbar (PPTH)
The place to see and be seen and one of the only proper clubs on Aristides. Downstairs is for drinking and upstairs is for dancing and flirting. After 2am prepare yourself for a stampede of crowds. To get upstairs men have to be 23, women 21. Aristides 264
Por Aca
Noisy and bubbly, this bar/club is massively popular for late night partygoers. Late-teens to mid-twenties trend-setters prowl the dancefloor and upstairs lounge. It is crowded, boisterous and everyone there knows how to have a good time. Aristides 557
Itaka
Hostels like this are great places to hang because they´re always filled with travelers. Order a beer and play the “where are you from?” game with dozens of backpackers. Mendocinos come here to practice their English. It´s a great place to make new friends. Aristides 480
Centre
La Reserva
This gay club is small and intimate but still packs a punch, thanks to their weekend drag shows which always get the crowd going. Also their skilfully-mixed drinks light up under the UV lighting, which we think is very cool. Rivadavia 32
Liverpool Pub
Homesick Brits should pop by here. It’s a shrine to all things Beatles-related and the place to catch live sports on TV. Ave San Martin 1002
Bar Uvas
Located in the 5-star Hotel, Park Hyatt Mendoza, Bar Uvas offers one of the best wine lists in Mendoza. The wait staff will not keep you waiting and the cocktail list reflects the expectations of the upper-class. Live music from Thursday-Saturday includes Jazz and Bossa Nova. Chile 1124
Soul Café
Foot-tapping live tunes on Jazz and rock weekdays. On Sundays groups of all levels salsa and tango. It attracts an eclectic crowd of rhythm-loving locals. San Juan 456
Queen
This club is your connection to the gay scene in Mendoza. Party alongside transvestites and other members of the alternative scene. 25 de Mayo 318
Gutierrez Long Long Bar
The owners sell this place as an ´after office partying, dinner, drinks and music´. The checker-floor interior and Warhol-style wallprints draw in a bohemian, artsy crowd. Gutierrez 453
Believe Irish Pub
Mendoza´s best and only Irish pub. It´s a great place for foreigners to find new friends, especially on the Monday ‘International Night’. On weekends local girls flock to the pub looking for hot, exotic guys. May the luck of the Irish be with you. Colon 241
Moe`s Bar
Not an exact replica of that famous place in Springfield (for example there is no bar but a series of round tables crammed together). Nevertheless it´s a great place for an early crowd and seems to always be full and loud with conversation. It´s very central and popular with students. Catamarca and San Martin
Petrol stations
Imbibing by gas pumps is popular here in the early evenings. Many stations have little outdoor drinking areas, right by the pumps. Though the surroundings aren’t exactly classy it’s how many locals relax after a day of work or before heading out to the bars. Asked why they choose to drink in a gas station, most people shrug and reply with the classical every-man maxim: “because it’s there”. You can even smoke, but try to avoid stubbing your butts in a pool of gasoline. Shell Station on Av. Colon and Espana
San Martin Sur, Godoy Cruz
This long stretch of San Martin further out of town is where the locals go to hang loose. The bars aren´t packed together like in Aristides, so unless you have a car, pick a place and stick with it for the night.
Juguete Rabioso
An alternative bar famed for its board games and books strewn all over the place in case the cheap drinks don’t get you talking enough. Arizu 502
De La Ostia
A great roof terrace makes this bar a popular choice in the Summer (and even winter when the outdoor heaters allow). With a trendy decor and a good list of pizzas this is a nice choice for Godoy Cruz to sit back, listen to some relaxed music and try and focus on the stars. Corner of San Martin and Estrada.
Casa Babylon
A popular rock joint where beer is more popular than the local juice. San Martin 1701
Tork
Who misses the 80s? For a bit of nostalgia you couldn´t do better than to visit this calamity - karaoke and bowling rolled into one big flourescent package. San Martin Sur 1200
Geo
A disco-junkies dream! This club has a great resident DJ who plays hit tunes, backed by hypnotic light shows. The crowd is fairly young and the atmosphere enthusiastic. Get up and dance! This is not a place for wall-flowers. San Martin Sur 576
Iskra
If you don’t want to spring for a $20 peso cab all the way to Chacras, this fashionable boliche is closer to town. It has a massive dance floor in the biggest of its three rooms and two bars. The music is a mix of rock and reggaeton with the occasional cuarteto song. The cover is $20 and ladies get in free. San Martin Sur 905.
Apeteco
This trendy spot is a happening place to be on the weekends but even Thursdays can attract a sizeable herd. It`s a club for dancing, with an 18-25 local crowd. The music is a mix of electronica, regaeton and a little cumbia. There are a few different bars inside but they are usually crowded. The cover charge is $15 pesos and ladies get in free. San Juan and Barraquero.
Boliches (Clubs) of Chacras De Coria
At about 2 a.m., after warming up in their bar of choice, the real party goers head to Chacras. It is the ultimate clubbing area and located about twenty minutes away from Mendoza city by cab.
Al Sur
This chic club has a tranquil garden area and a cosy dancefloor, so you can migrate between both as the mood strikes. Its exclusive air stems mainly from the high entry prices ($40 for chicos, $25 for chicas), so you’ll end up staying a while. Vistalba s/n Camino Boliches Chacras.
Macunba
If you like a cheesy night out, this is where to head. For all you undiscovered crooners out there, this karaoke joint allows you to showcase your creative notes. Go with a big group though, because everyone else does. It´s also a grill restaurant so you can fill up on an asado before you get musical. While it may not be very `cool` thanks to the number of families and kids, Macunba is enjoyable and cheery. Darragueira 558.
Kamikaze Bar
There are four bars here and a 3D lightshow accompanied by electronica music - ergo it´s a feast for the senses. Ravers and candykids kick-it to hardcore tunes amists glow sticks and blacklights. Nightly drink promotions. Ruta Panamericana and Corredor del Oeste.
Boliche Optimo
Newly-opened and incredibly popular, Optimo is a place the well-dressed clientele go to be `seen`. It´s a fusion of Malbec Restaurante & Sushi Bar and B.U Dance. So you can sip a cocktail, down some Salmon sashimi and boogie all at once. Friday is the night to go. Vistalba s/n Camino Boliches Chacras.
Boliches (Clubs) of Challao
Club Underground
Travellers and locals alike flock to underground for the duel music options and laid back atmosphere. Indie rock and Euro pop serenades dancers on the indoor dance stage and local music jams outside. They frequently have drink specials and the regulars there are friendly and fun. Rotonda del El Challao.
Scanner
This boliche is always full, and is popular for a reason. A huge Bhudda statue watches over revelers as they enjoy live tunes (bands and DJ´s) and they serve an impressive variety of drinks. Try their perfectly-mixed caipirinha by the poolside. El Challao.
Alameda
Mendocinos in the know say that Aristides is the place to be seen, but for those less concerned with social hierarchy, Alameda is the drinking area to hang. It’s a spread-out strip more relaxed than Aristides, where you really don’t have to worry about being dressed to the nines. On weekends live music floats through the air and couples tango in the streets, giving it a charming, bohemian atmosphere.
Long Play
It’s been around for a few years but people still rave about this funky watering hole. The drinks are varied, creative and delicious. It´s owned by architects who gave the walls an artists touch, so come for the funky interior design, stay for the fruity cocktails. Remedios de Escalada 2023.
Club Coyote
Well-known to students who kick back and listen to the live music. There are no frills at this place, but the ambience is relaxed and cheerful. Local bands jam for friends and strangers alike. San Martín and Beltrán, Paseo Alameda.
Blah Blah Bar
Another long-staying institution known for its effervescent late-night atmosphere. Cocktail lovers flock for the great long drinks. It´s hard to find a good gin and tonic in Mendoza but these guys have nailed it. Paseo Peatonal Alameda, Escalada 2301.
La Casa Usher
This bohemian bar specializes in art shows, food and drinks. It is a great place to listen to jazz or slug a beer. The inside is decked with retro photos (which make for excellent conversation starters). Because of its arty connections, Casa Usher attracts a more upscale, intellectual customer. Av. San Martin 2259, Alameda.
LubiluBar
This a gourmet restaurant and bar regularly alternates betwen art exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances and fashion shows. Milonga Mondays are followed by Tango Tuesdays and theatrical Wednesdays. The rest of the week live music rocks the house. Most of the events are free of charge and best enjoyed with a drink. Av. San Martin 2279.
ARISTIDES VILLANUEVA
Known simply as ‘Aristides’ to the locals, this long strip of eclectic bars, restaurants and clubs is the most well-known nightlife spot in the city. Thanks to the proximity of hostels the area is always packed with foreigners. If you’re a gringo, your nights will usually start here.
Antares
The best beer in town. If you swing by on a Tuesday you can jam to a live band playing jazz, reggae or international covers. If it´s not Tuesday, stay anyway for the selection of rich beers. Bonus points if you mange to sample each of their five light and dark ales. Aristides 153
PH
The pre-party spot to the “gente linda” a.k.a beautiful people before they migrate to PPTH (see below). It has a great drink list, classy decor and long tables that can fit all of your friends. Aristides 282
Parapithecus Evolutionbar (PPTH)
The place to see and be seen and one of the only proper clubs on Aristides. Downstairs is for drinking and upstairs is for dancing and flirting. After 2am prepare yourself for a stampede of crowds. To get upstairs men have to be 23, women 21. Aristides 264
Por Aca
Noisy and bubbly, this bar/club is massively popular for late night partygoers. Late-teens to mid-twenties trend-setters prowl the dancefloor and upstairs lounge. It is crowded, boisterous and everyone there knows how to have a good time. Aristides 557
Itaka
Hostels like this are great places to hang because they´re always filled with travelers. Order a beer and play the “where are you from?” game with dozens of backpackers. Mendocinos come here to practice their English. It´s a great place to make new friends. Aristides 480
EL CENTRE MENDOZA
La Reserva
This gay club is small and intimate but still packs a punch, thanks to their weekend drag shows which always get the crowd going. Also their skilfully-mixed drinks light up under the UV lighting, which we think is very cool. Rivadavia 32
Liverpool Pub
Homesick Brits should pop by here. It’s a shrine to all things Beatles-related and the place to catch live sports on TV. Ave San Martin 1002
Bar Uvas
Located in the 5-star Hotel, Park Hyatt Mendoza, Bar Uvas offers one of the best wine lists in Mendoza. The wait staff will not keep you waiting and the cocktail list reflects the expectations of the upper-class. Live music from Thursday-Saturday includes Jazz and Bossa Nova. Chile 1124
Soul Café
Foot-tapping live tunes on Jazz and rock weekdays. On Sundays groups of all levels salsa and tango. It attracts an eclectic crowd of rhythm-loving locals. San Juan 456
Queen
This club is your connection to the gay scene in Mendoza. Party alongside transvestites and other members of the alternative scene. 25 de Mayo 318
Gutierrez Long Long Bar
The owners sell this place as an ´after office partying, dinner, drinks and music´. The checker-floor interior and Warhol-style wallprints draw in a bohemian, artsy crowd. Gutierrez 453
Believe Irish Pub
Mendoza´s best and only Irish pub. It´s a great place for foreigners to find new friends, especially on the Monday ‘International Night’. On weekends local girls flock to the pub looking for hot, exotic guys. May the luck of the Irish be with you. Colon 241
Moe`s Bar
Not an exact replica of that famous place in Springfield (for example there is no bar but a series of round tables crammed together). Nevertheless it´s a great place for an early crowd and seems to always be full and loud with conversation. It´s very central and popular with students. Catamarca and San Martin
Petrol Stations
Imbibing by gas pumps is popular here in the early evenings. Many stations have little outdoor drinking areas, right by the pumps. Though the surroundings aren’t exactly classy it’s how many locals relax after a day of work or before heading out to the bars. Asked why they choose to drink in a gas station, most people shrug and reply with the classical every-man maxim: “because it’s there”. You can even smoke, but try to avoid stubbing your butts in a pool of gasoline. Shell Station on Av. Colon and Espana
SAN MARTIN SUR, GODOY CRUZ
This long stretch of San Martin further out of town is where the locals go to hang loose. The bars aren´t packed together like in Aristides, so unless you have a car, pick a place and stick with it for the night.
Juguete Rabioso
An alternative bar famed for its board games and books strewn all over the place in case the cheap drinks don’t get you talking enough. Arizu 502
De La Ostia
A great roof terrace makes this bar a popular choice in the Summer (and even winter when the outdoor heaters allow). With a trendy decor and a good list of pizzas this is a nice choice for Godoy Cruz to sit back, listen to some relaxed music and try and focus on the stars. Corner of San Martin and Estrada.
Casa Babylon
A popular rock joint where beer is more popular than the local juice. San Martin 1701
TorkWho misses the 80s? For a bit of nostalgia you couldn´t do better than to visit this calamity - karaoke and bowling rolled into one big flourescent package. San Martin Sur 1200
Geo
A disco-junkies dream! This club has a great resident DJ who plays hit tunes, backed by hypnotic light shows. The crowd is fairly young and the atmosphere enthusiastic. Get up and dance! This is not a place for wall-flowers. San Martin Sur 576
Iskra
If you don’t want to spring for a $20 peso cab all the way to Chacras, this fashionable boliche is closer to town. It has a massive dance floor in the biggest of its three rooms and two bars. The music is a mix of rock and reggaeton with the occasional cuarteto song. The cover is $20 and ladies get in free. San Martin Sur 905.
Apeteco
This trendy spot is a happening place to be on the weekends but even Thursdays can attract a sizeable herd. It`s a club for dancing, with an 18-25 local crowd. The music is a mix of electronica, regaeton and a little cumbia. There are a few different bars inside but they are usually crowded. The cover charge is $15 pesos and ladies get in free. San Juan and Barraquero.
BOLICHES (CLUBS) OF CHACRAS DE CORIA
At about 2 a.m., after warming up in their bar of choice, the real party goers head to Chacras. It is the ultimate clubbing area and located about twenty minutes away from Mendoza city by cab.
Al Sur
This chic club has a tranquil garden area and a cosy dancefloor, so you can migrate between both as the mood strikes. Its exclusive air stems mainly from the high entry prices ($40 for chicos, $25 for chicas), so you’ll end up staying a while. Vistalba s/n Camino Boliches Chacras.
Macunba
If you like a cheesy night out, this is where to head. For all you undiscovered crooners out there, this karaoke joint allows you to showcase your creative notes. Go with a big group though, because everyone else does. It´s also a grill restaurant so you can fill up on an asado before you get musical. While it may not be very `cool` thanks to the number of families and kids, Macunba is enjoyable and cheery. Darragueira 558.
Kamikaze Bar
There are four bars here and a 3D lightshow accompanied by electronica music - ergo it´s a feast for the senses. Ravers and candykids kick-it to hardcore tunes amists glow sticks and blacklights. Nightly drink promotions. Ruta Panamericana and Corredor del Oeste.
Boliche Optimo
Newly-opened and incredibly popular, Optimo is a place the well-dressed clientele go to be `seen`. It´s a fusion of Malbec Restaurante & Sushi Bar and B.U Dance. So you can sip a cocktail, down some Salmon sashimi and boogie all at once. Friday is the night to go. Vistalba s/n Camino Boliches Chacras.
BOLICHES (CLUBS) OF CHALLAO
Club Underground
Travellers and locals alike flock to underground for the duel music options and laid back atmosphere. Indie rock and Euro pop serenades dancers on the indoor dance stage and local music jams outside. They frequently have drink specials and the regulars there are friendly and fun. Rotonda del El Challao.
Scanner
This boliche is always full, and is popular for a reason. A huge Bhudda statue watches over revelers as they enjoy live tunes (bands and DJ´s) and they serve an impressive variety of drinks. Try their perfectly-mixed caipirinha by the poolside. El Challao.
ALAMEDA
Mendocinos in the know say that Aristides is the place to be seen, but for those less concerned with social hierarchy, Alameda is the drinking area to hang. It’s a spread-out strip more relaxed than Aristides, where you really don’t have to worry about being dressed to the nines. On weekends live music floats through the air and couples tango in the streets, giving it a charming, bohemian atmosphere.
Long Play
It’s been around for a few years but people still rave about this funky watering hole. The drinks are varied, creative and delicious. It´s owned by architects who gave the walls an artists touch, so come for the funky interior design, stay for the fruity cocktails. Remedios de Escalada 2023.
Club CoyoteWell-known to students who kick back and listen to the live music. There are no frills at this place, but the ambience is relaxed and cheerful. Local bands jam for friends and strangers alike. San Martín and Beltrán, Paseo Alameda.
Blah Blah Bar
Another long-staying institution known for its effervescent late-night atmosphere. Cocktail lovers flock for the great long drinks. It´s hard to find a good gin and tonic in Mendoza but these guys have nailed it. Paseo Peatonal Alameda, Escalada 2301.
La Casa Usher
This bohemian bar specializes in art shows, food and drinks. It is a great place to listen to jazz or slug a beer. The inside is decked with retro photos (which make for excellent conversation starters). Because of its arty connections, Casa Usher attracts a more upscale, intellectual customer. Av. San Martin 2259, Alameda.
Lubilu Bar
This a gourmet restaurant and bar regularly alternates betwen art exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances and fashion shows. Milonga Mondays are followed by Tango Tuesdays and theatrical Wednesdays. The rest of the week live music rocks the house. Most of the events are free of charge and best enjoyed with a drink. Av. San Martin 2279.
