Buenos Aires

Located in the historic La Boca neighbourhood, El Obrero is one of Buenos Aires' most famous "bodegónes", or traditional Argentinian eatery. With a simple menu that reflects the city's Spanish and Italian history and walls packed with photos of famous guests.

Floreria Atlantico is Buenos Aires hippest bar and restaurant, but you'll have to find it first. Entered via a secret door at the back of a flower and record shop, the menu features mostly sharing plates, with their seafood option of oysters, prawns and langoustines being amongst the most popular.

Buenos Aires is known for serving up some of the best steaks in the world, and nowhere in the city does it better than La Cabrera. The restaurant's famous "Bife de Chorizo" is described as so tender you can cut it with a spoon.

Having brunch, or "brunchear" is a serious business in Buenos Aires. Las Violetas, in Recoleta, is one of the city's most popular brunch spots, serving up delicious "medialuna" and cake to hungry visitors for over 130 years.

Undoubtedly the best place in Buenos Aires to try local craft beer, Cerveceria Nacional is home to more than 100 artisan brews from over 30 microbreweries. With a food menu too, this is a great place to start your evening in the city.

For those who prefer cocktails to beer, head for Jules Verne. One of the most stylish bars in the city, each of the beautifully presented cocktail creations is named after one of the famous author's works. Choose your drink, sink into one of the Chesterfield sofas and enjoy the background jazz.

One of the most welcoming venues of the city's speakeasy scene, 878 in Villa Crespo is a laid back introduction to Buenos Aires underground cocktail culture. Considered the city’s first true speakeasy - there are no "secret" codes or connections needed to enter here, just the address.

Located in Buenos Aires' hip Palermo Soho district, Rosebar is the go-to club for the young and stylish. Featuring both international and local DJs, the club might be decorated in a European style...but the passionate scenes on the dancefloor are Argentinian to the core.

Buenos Aires’ most exclusive club, you'll have to dress to impress and make friends with the PR to gain access to Jet. Located on the Rio de la Plata with views over the beach and ocean, the luxurious club is home to the city's top resident DJs.

Taking place on the 9th of July, this public holiday - also known as May Revolution Day - marks the date in 1816 when Buenos Aires received independence from Spain.

Each November, artists from around the world descend on Buenos Aires for the city's international Jazz Festival. The six-day event features everything from swing to tango, with performances from some of Argentina's finest musicians and dancers.

The Festival Y Mundial De Tango is one of Argentina's most loved annual events. Taking place in August and followed soon after by the World Tango Dance Tournament, this event gives visitors the chance to learn more about Argentina's most famous dance.

With over 100 murgas - or marching street bands - Buenos Aires' colourful carnival is a mix of music, costumes and great food. It might not rival Rio in terms of size or world-recognition but if you're in the city in January or February, you'll find it hard to miss.