16 Places for a first date

Perhaps one of the best-kept secrets among brunch lovers, this is the gastronomic offering of the Fierro Hotel in Palermo. Featuring four courses and various options to choose from, the brunch at Uco Restaurant starts with breakfast, followed by an appetizer, then a main course, and finally dessert.

Super abundant and with delicious dishes, it's a plan that will take up the whole morning. You can enjoy it indoors, but if the weather is nice, the best option is to take advantage of their beautiful outdoor garden. The relaxed atmosphere and the long-lasting experience make it the perfect setting to get to know each other.

Where: Soler 5862.

Although everyone knows this burger joint as one of the best in all of Palermo, what few people know is that Fat Broder recently opened its own cafe that is open all day. With a top-notch selection of specialty coffees and American-style pastries, they offer everything from cake slices to classic bagels and delicious croissants. Very trendy, it’s a quiet and ideal spot for a first date.

Where: Charcas 3787.

Amid the boom of Asian cafes, KO-HI SAN is the first Japanese-origin cafe in Buenos Aires. With a menu featuring both traditional Japanese pastries and savory items, they also offer different coffee and tea options, as well as classics like the traditional matcha latte. Very charming and different, it's the ideal plan if you want to impress with something unique.

Where: Arévalo 1888.

Located near the River Plate Stadium and away from the classic Palermo-Recoleta-Belgrano circuit, this cafe offers super trendy, tasty, generous, and surprising dishes. If you're looking for a quiet spot, a relaxed atmosphere, and also want to enjoy something delicious, you have to try the brunch menu at Forêt, designed to be shared between two people and available every day until 4 PM.

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Where: Av. Congreso 1602.

Buenos Aires enjoys a huge specialty coffee scene, and alongside its classic cafes, many new spots have popped up. Ideal for impressing on a date, especially if you’re coffee lovers, The Shelter Coffee's ambiance is very chic and sophisticated (the Martínez location is beautiful). You’ll find a great selection of infusions and cold drinks that you can pair with pastries that are excellent.

Where: Uriburu 353, Balvanera; Arroyo 940, Recoleta; Avenida del Libertador 13131, Martínez.

In the culinary hub of Palermo, close to the beautiful Palacio de los Patos, you'll find Birkin. With a menu designed by Maxi Matsumoto (formerly of Aldo's Restaurant), it’s a classic and trendy Palermo spot, offering dishes ranging from the typical avocado toast to various pancakes or cakes with shareable portions. Relaxed and a meeting place for many couples and friends, it’s an ideal space for a first date.

Where: Nicaragua 6025, Palermo; República Árabe de Siria 3061, Palermo.

Borja is the specialty coffee shop of actress and influencer Cande Molfese. Its first location in Belgrano was a huge success thanks to its gastronomic offerings, and in 2022, a second location opened in Palermo. If your date is vegetarian or vegan, this is an incredible option as their menu caters to both and also offers many gluten-free options. Ideal for enjoying their cold coffee (among the best in the city), it's also a great opportunity to try some of their pastries—all of them are delicious!

Where: Av. Juramento 2800, Belgrano; República de la India 2895, Palermo; Juncal 2303, Recoleta.

Buenos Aires is full of hidden bars, and Frank’s is one of the most iconic of the speakeasy scene. With an entrance hall full of antiques and fun, Instagrammable spots, you enter the bar through a phone booth.

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Once the secret door opens, you'll find a 1920s-style bar, with a large counter with stools and various tables on its two floors. Thanks to its excellent signature cocktail menu and very cool bartenders, it’s a trendy place for first dates. Two tips before you go: don’t arrive too late because it tends to get crowded, and make sure to try some of their signature cocktails—they’re amazing.

Where: Arévalo 1445.

Located very close to the National Library, Invernadero is the first gin bar in the country and has established itself as one of the most frequented places for gin enthusiasts. With a foodie menu based on classic tapas (including dishes like mushroom milanesa with aioli and herbs, or sweetbread chicharrón with corn purée, miso, and sautéed bok choy), if you’re looking for a date filled with gin and tonics and a cool atmosphere, this is the place to choose.

Where: Agüero 2502.

With a super trendy atmosphere, Oh No! Lulu is the best Tiki Bar in Buenos Aires. It’s also a place where signature cocktails and Hawaiian cuisine come together to give you an unparalleled foodie experience. So, if you want to have a good time and enjoy great food during your date, make sure to try their blooming onion, Hawaiian wings, and spring rolls, and pair them with the cocktails created by Ludovico De Biaggi, served in tiki mugs.

Where: Aráoz 1019.

Another favorite wine bar among locals, Overo Bar features both indoor and outdoor spaces and boasts an incredible terrace where they also organize open tastings for the public. If both of you are wine lovers and enjoy discovering different offerings, then your date should be at Overo Bar because they have an amazing selection of labels from small producers. Their food menu ranges from a selection of cheeses and charcuterie to sandwiches to pair with your chosen wine.

Where: Nicaragua 4583.

Located inside Casa Lucía (in the Mihanovich Building), Le Club Bacán is one of Buenos Aires' hotspots that will truly surprise you. With an amazing menu of signature cocktails designed by Martín Suaya, who has won several awards highlighting him among the best bartenders, each of his creations pays homage to Argentine culture. The plus? They have live music. So, if you want your date to be more than just good conversation, but also include some dancing, this is a great option.

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Where: Arroyo 841.

One of the best spots for those who love bars with signature cocktails, the already well-known CoChinChina (bar and restaurant) added a whole new floor a little over a year ago, where mixology and the cuisine designed by chef Juan Carlino combine with live music and a bit of a party vibe. With a somewhat hidden entrance from the restaurant's main dining area, you’ll find a cool and intimate ambiance—two key attributes that a spot for a first date should have.

Where: Armenia 1540.

Considered one of the most popular and important bars on the Buenos Aires nightlife scene, Doppelgänger has over 100 cocktails on its menu, ranging from classic to signature, allowing you to try and experiment with completely different concoctions. Additionally, they have a menu that pairs very well with their cocktail offerings.

Where: Av. Juan de Garay 500.

Featured for two consecutive years in the famous 50 Best ranking, Florería Atlántico is one of the most popular hidden bars in Buenos Aires. You have to go through a flower shop to reach this bar, which stands out for its excellent cocktails created by the renowned Renato Giovannoni. With an intimate and playful atmosphere, having a first date here is a dream plan.

Where: Arroyo 872.

With a completely alternative vibe where the concept of "party" takes on a whole new meaning, La Uat—with its 80s neon light frequency—is an amazing plan for a unique date. Inspired by French nightclubs, it’s a space full of artistic effervescence, and it also offers great cocktails, Argentine cuisine, and plenty of dancing.

Where: Thames 1627.