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Best Buenos Aires Sports Bars to Watch Local and International Games

Jed Rothenberg

By | May 17, 2018

Where to watch the big game in Buenos Aires? The play offs, March Madness, Super Bowl, World Series, World Cup, Superclasico and more.

The World Cup, March Madness, the Super Bowl, the Superclasico, the NBA play offs, English Premier league and even stupid cricket matches can all be seen in Buenos Aires, but where?

It is not customary to go to the local pub and catch the game in Argentina. Most Argentines will gather at friends or families’ homes, fire up the parrilla and crack some Quilmes. All hail the expat business owners and Argentines that recognized the void in Buenos Aires! We now have more than a hand full of bars and restaurants with big screens that regularly show the most important sporting events like the Champions League and great places to gather for big local games like the Superclasico or World Cup. Now, where to go and what to drink?


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Recoleta sports bars

El Alamo a.k.a. Shoeless Joes

Uruguay 1175, near the corner of Uruguay and Santa Fe

Pitchers, happy hour, beer-pong, bar food and it is open 24 hours a day. This is a mix between an expat and a frat bar. Two things are certain though, the beer will be flowing and there is always a game on one of the many TVs. Be sure to make a reservation or show up early for big games like the Super Bowl or for the Final Four and beyond.

Capacity: I don’t even know how many floors this place has open now? Two? Three? It will get to full capacity though at game time.

El Cuartito

Talcahuano 937, near the corner of Talcahuano and Paraguay

This no frills, old school pizzeria serves up some of Buenos Aires’ best pizza and empanadas. It is great for local matches like the Superclasico (River Plate v Boca Juniors), Argentina World Cup games and the sort. They are also know to show big international games especially if there are Argentinian players involved (Manchester United, Barcelona, Juventus, etc), they will certainly show games that everyone will be watching like Champions league or Real Madrid v Barcelona. Be warned, they have several TV’s strategically placed through out their salons, but no big screens.

Capacity: El Cuartito’s double salon is divided by the take out area. Seating 200+, plan to arrive early for any huge matches.

Locos X El Fútbol

Las Heras 2101, near the corner of Las Heras and Uriburu

Another great option for watching the local Argentina Superliga especially since they pulled the games from basic cable. This bar was once known as Locos por Futbol, but since the Village Recoleta shopping center renovations the large futbol bar has reduced in size. It’s still a cornerstone bar for Superliga and international football though.

Capacity: Seating less than 100 it would be wise to arrive early to claim one of the tables. Watching football in the local pub is not exactly an Argentine past time so the few locations that offer this that have a reputation of doing so will fill up early.

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Locos X El Fútbol

Palermo sports bars

Chicken Bros

Thames 1795, on the corner of Thames and Costa Rica

Bringing fried chicken and American style bar food to Buenos Aires this bar regularly shows the bigger international matches. A focus on U.S. leagues and important play-off games, Chicken Bros tend to draw a younger North American and friendly Argentinian crowd.

Capacity: Seating less than 75 and with a limited viewing area for the big screen it is best to arrive early for optimal views. Don’t skip any dish that has biscuits involved.

Post Street Bar

Thames 1885, near the corner of Thames and Nicaragua

Boasting inexpensive beers and other promos, Post Street Bar has a friend of a friend’s bar vibe. Open roof terrace on the second floor for the smokers this bar is ideal for World Cup, big local games like the Superclasico. The visiting “Mate Club” and central location in Palermo Soho tends to draw a big mix of foreigners so expect the same on their game day crowd.

Capacity: Seating somewhere around 80-100 with one large screen.

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El Cuartito

San Telmo sports bars

Gibraltar

Peru 895, near the corner of Estados Unidos and Peru

British styled pub Gibraltar has a decent selection of curries, bar food and is your best bet for Primer, Europa, Champions League and Euro-important sport matches. Happy hours, pool table in the back plus the coveted back porch for the smokers! Posters on the windows regularly go up to let everyone know what matches will be televised each week.

Capacity: With only one tv in the front bar area it is advisable to arrive early to get optimal seating. You’ll find fellow diehard, legit fans here.

World Cup and Beyond the Bars

When the World Cup comes around, the city of Buenos Aires transforms. Liberals will embrace conservatives without a second thought. Boca Juniors fans will chant and hoist up River Plate supporters. The World Cup will create a time of unity, albeit short lived through out the country. As for where you should watch the world cup? Some of the above bars would be good options, but if you want to go big, keep an eye on the linked article. We’ll update it with the government sponsored locations with huge big screens and thousands of Argentinians.

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