Craft Beer Buenos Aires | Your Guide to the Beer Scene

It may come as a surprise, but there is definitely a craft beer Buenos Aires scene in Argentina’s capital city. This guide will bring you to all the best spots.

Buenos Aires, like so many cities around the world, has fully embraced the craft beer craze. This makes me very, very happy too! I didn’t want to keep the secret to myself, so here I am sharing a list of some of the best spots I’ve found around the city.

I have worked in breweries and drank many a pint myself. As a big craft beer fan, I’m always on the lookout for great breweries while I travel. In this post, I’ve listed all of my favorite places in the city to find great beer in Buenos Aires.

Beer in Buenos Aires

When I lived in CABA in 2005 the best beer you could find in the city was a basic lager called Quilmes. This beer company was established in the province of Buenos Aires (city of Quilmes) in 1890 by a German man, Otto Bemberg.

It’s not an accident that Argentina used to be full of just lagers and pilsners, as this country has a long history of European immigration. Most notably, German Nazis fled here in droves after WWII. There is even a conspiracy theory that Adolf Hitler moved to the Córdoba province after he faked his death.

Since those early days, the Argentina beer scene has improved drastically, offering a large selection from IPA to Ambers to Belgians, and so much more.

Beer Franchises in Buenos Aires

Not all breweries are created equal. When craft beer’s popularity started growing in Buenos Aires, lots of cervecerias sprouted up, filling the Argentine hipster’s demands. However, some are better than others. There are so many things to do in Buenos Aires, but checking out different breweries is one of my favorites.

As you walk around the city, you may start to notice the same names over and over again, with names like Temple, Growlers, and Cerveza Patagonia. These breweries are fine to mediocre, but don’t provide any special experience in my opinion. They are cookie-cutter breweries that scream I am a franchise.

Visiting the Patagonia Brewery is one of the best things to do in Bariloche. But in the city of Buenos Aires, it is just one of many brewhouses to be considered. Personally, I look for a more unique place to drink my craft beers.

Craft Breweries in Buenos Aires

You can find a Temple Brewery on what seems to be every corner in BA, but I prefer to visit the places with a more unique vibe. Here are some of my favorites listed by neighborhood.

Almagro

Almagro Beer Co

Day/Time:

• 4 pm-10 pm | Monday – Saturday
• Closed | Sundays

Location: Av. Díaz Vélez 3984, C1200 CABA

Description: This is definitely off the beaten craft beer path. It’s a small, one-room spot with one counter, a few stools inside, a table outside, but plenty of options on tap. There are also a few fridges full of cans from other breweries available for takeaway. You can also get and fill up growlers here.

The Almagro neighborhood is residential so you won’t find a lot of tourists here. It is way off the beaten path in the city.

Colegiales

Strange Brewing

Day/Time:

• 4 pm-Midnight | Monday – Wednesday
• Noon-Midnight | Thursday & Sunday
• Noon – 1 am | Friday & Saturday

Location: Delgado 658, C1426 CABA

Description: This is the top craft beer spot in Buenos Aires. It feels very much like a brewery in the US. The massive tanks are in the back, a bar in the middle, and an outdoor patio space. They serve great food like fancy grilled cheese sandwiches, nachos, etc. But they also have a great range of craft beer, including a hazy IPA.

The downside? Awful service. Nobody that works there seems to know what’s going on. You’re supposed to put your name on the list to get a table, but it’s nearly impossible to find someone in charge of that list. Every worker will just point you to someone else, who points you to someone else.

Strange Brewing is in the Colegiales neighborhood, which is one of my favorites. It’s not as popular as Palermo Soho for going out, but there are still a ton of cool places. If you forget about the bad service, this is one of the best bars in Buenos Aires.

Palermo

Aroha Cerveceria

Day/Time:

• 6 pm-midnight | Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday
• 6 pm- 2 am | Fridays & Saturdays
• Closed | Mondays

Location: José A. Cabrera 4223, C1414 CABA

Description: This is a medium-sized location. Not as big as Strange, not as small as Almagro. They do have food, but only hamburgers (2 veggie options), french fries, and nachos. They have a pretty decent range of Argentina craft beers.

I went on foreigner trivia night in Palermo, so it was super packed. But I think in general, you would be able to find a seat easily. There are several tables both inside and outside. You need to order at the register, and then they’ll deliver the food to you.

Bronson Brewing

Day/Time:

• 6 pm – 2 am | Thursdays
• 6 pm – 3 am | Fridays & Saturdays
• Closed | Sunday – Wednesday

Location: Gorriti 4346, C1414

Description: This brewery is very chill. There are lots of great beer options, especially IPAs. I had the cucumber session IPA and it was truly delicious. They have flight boards if you would like to try several small pours. I went on a Saturday night and they had live music outside. Great atmosphere and delicious beers.

Bronson Brewing is one of the best breweries in the Palermo neighborhood.

Desarmadero Bar/Session

Day/Time:

• 12 pm – 1 am | Sunday – Wednesday
• 12 pm – 2 am | Thursday
• 12 pm – 3 am | Friday & Saturday

Location: Gorriti 4295, C1414

Description: This bar is interesting because there are actually two locations directly across the street from each other. They both have giant painted murals on the front, but similar vibes. This is not a brewery but a taproom with a large food menu. You can also get other drinks and cocktails here. Both locations are very busy at night.

1516 Cervecería – Palermo

Day/Time:

• 12 pm – 1 am | Tuesday & Wednesday
• 12 pm – 2 am | Thursday
• 12 pm – 3 am | Friday
• 1 pm – 3 am | Saturday
• 6 pm – 8 pm | Happy Hour, Tuesday – Sunday
• Closed: Mondays

Location: José A. Cabrera 5225, C1414

Description: They have good beer and good food, and you can bring your dog.

Craft Beer Buenos Aires FAQs

How do you say “beer” in Argentina?

The word for “beer” in Spanish is “cerveza.” But of course Argentines like to do things a little differently. Because of their strong connection to Italy, the more colloquial term for beer in Argentina is the Italian word, birra.

You might hear the word “brewery” as either cervecería or birrería.

What is the most popular beer in Argentina?

The most popular beer with some history in this country is definitely Quilmes. After that, you’ve got Antares, Imperial, Mendocina, and Salta.

The craft beer scene is gaining massive popularity around Buenos Aires and the rest of the country so it is much easier than before to get yourself some good hops.

If you buy a bottle of beer at a kiosko or a supermarket, they will charge you a deposit. If you bring that bottle back next time, you can get your deposit back, or you can exchange it for your next bottle of beer. This is called envase.

How much is a pint of beer in Buenos Aires?

As of October 2024, a pint at the Patagonia Brewery in Buenos Aires is around 5000-6000 pesos, which is equivalent to approximately $5-6 USD. This is a massive leap from just 2 years ago when a craft beer would cost me about $2 USD.

What is the largest brewery in Argentina?

The largest brewery in Argentina is the Quilmes Brewery in Quilmes, Provincia Buenos Aires. The most beautiful brewery is the Patagonia Brewery along the Circuito Chico, just outside of Bariloche. You have fantastic views of the lakes and surrounding mountains.

Does Argentina have an Oktoberfest?

Yes! The Oktoberfest in Argentina is actually the third largest in the world after Munich (Germany) and Blumenau (Brazil). It is celebrated in the Germanic town of Villa General Belgrano, in the province of Córdoba. The entire town feels like a mini German Disneyland. Oktoberfest in Villa General Belgrano occurs over a few weekends in October.

Craft Beer Buenos Aires Final Thoughts

Buenos Aires might be known for steak and wine, but it’s definitely not lacking in its craft beer scene either. Craft beer franchises abound, but you can certainly find some great hidden gem spots around the city.

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