Mondays

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MUY LUNES

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Time: 10:00pm-4:00am

Ambiance: Casual, mostly good level of dancers, party vibe, sit wherever you want or by order of arrival, comfortable for going alone, can get very crowded, popular, not the ideal place to go with a taxi dancer, Age veers on the younger side, has live performances and sometimes live music. Cabaceo can be tricky because of low lighting - best to stand by the bar to get dances and avoid back corner by the DJ booth. 

Reservation: No

Dress: Casual / nice

Refreshment: Drinks

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LUNES MILONGUEROS

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Time: 8:00-11:30pm

Ambiance: Nice outdoor milonga that happens every day but can be hit or miss. Relaxed and friendly ambience. Mix of levels and ages. By donation. 

Reservation: No

Dress: Casual

Refreshment: Bring your own water.

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EL MOTIVO PRACTICA

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Time: 8:30pm-1:00am

Ambiance: Very casual, sit wherever you want or by order of arrival, comfortable for going alone, mixed level of dance, ok to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range, occasional performances or live music. Can get very crowded earlier in the night. There are tandas but no cortinas because it's a practica.

Reservation: Not necessary but you can make one if you prefer

Dress: Very casual

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas, pizzas, (other Argentine foods that I wouldn't recommend)

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PRACTICA DE CAMBIO DE ROL

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Time: 5:00-7:00pm

Ambiance: Very casual practica for those who like swapping roles, sit wherever you want, comfortable for going alone, mixed level of dance, wide age range, mix of locals and foreigners. Role exchange class before the practica. 

Reservation: No

Dress: Very casual

Refreshment: Drinks

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LA MILONGA DE LUCY

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Time: 6:00PM-1:00am

Ambiance: Classic Buenos Aires tango venue, comfortable for going with a taxi dancer, mixed level of dance, age veers on middle age and seniors, mostly locals, traditional neighborhood style milonga, friendly but a lot of people come in couples and dance a lot with their own partner.

Reservation: Yes

Dress: nice to elegant

Refreshment: Drinks, buffet dinner, coffee

 

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Tuesdays​

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PARAKULTURAL

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Time: 10:30pm-4am

Ambiance: Elegant, traditional, mix of dance levels, wide age range but veers on middle age or older, not easy to get dances because it's a huge venue, but if you go to the pre-milonga class you can make some connections or get up and walk around to find partners, not the ideal place to go alone but if you do, ask to be seated with someone else also alone, live music and performances usually around 1 or 2am, good place to go with a taxi dancer, can get crowded after midnight, mix of locals and tourists, vendors selling tango clothing.

Reservation: Yes

Dress: Very elegant (this is the night to put on your best dress)

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas, pizzas

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CACHIRULO

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Time: 9pm-3am

Ambiance: Elegant, traditional, high level of dancers, women and men sit on opposite sides so it’s essential to be good at cabaceo to get dances, easier to get dances if you go regularly, fine for going by yourself, okay for going with a taxi dancer, can get crowded, a favorite spot for locals and some tourists, make a reservation and go early to get seated in the front row to have better chance for dancing. Most dancers who attend veer on milonguero style.

Reservation: Yes

Dress: elegant

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas

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MUY MARTES

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Ambiance: Casual, mixed level of dancers, party vibe, sit wherever you want or by order of arrival, comfortable for going alone, can get very crowded, popular, not the ideal place to go with a taxi dancer, Age veers on the younger side, has live performances. Lots of tourists and good amount of locals. Can be tricky to get invited to dance so try to be proactive, social and inviting. 

Reservation: No

Dress: Casual / nice

Refreshment: Great cocktails, good bar food

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TANGÓTICO

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Time: 8:30pm-12:00am

Ambiance: Casual, mixed levels, sit wherever you want or by order of arrival, more locals than tourists, middle aged to older crowd, friendly, by donation, small venue 

Reservation: No

Dress: Casual / nice

Refreshment: drinks, bar food

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Wednesdays

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TANGO BAR PRÁCTICA

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Time: 10pm-2am

Ambiance: Casual, friendly, community-vibe, mix of foreigners and locals. Fine to go alone, not really a place to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range. Occasional live music or performances. Can get very crowded.

Reservation: No

Dress: casual

Refreshment: Drinks - Great cocktails, empanadas

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LA CACHIVACHERIA

 

Time: 9:30pm-1:30am

Ambiance: Casual, mix of dance levels, not a good place to go with a taxi dancer, okay to go alone, wide age range but veering on the middle age, popular for locals and tourists, cool venue but very small, friendly, usually have performances and always live music by our dear Cachivache Orkesta)

Reservation: No

Dress: Very casual

Refreshment: Drinks

 

RE PORTEÑA

 

Time: 9:30pm-3:00am

Ambiance: Elegant and traditional, mix of dance levels, good place to go with a taxi dancer, not great to go alone, wide age range but veering on middle age and older, mix of locals and tourists, classic Buenos Aires venue, medium friendliness for getting dances, usually has performances

Reservation: yes

Dress: Elegant

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas, coffee

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Thursdays

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DE QUERUSA PRACTICA

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Time: 8:00pm-12:00am

Ambiance: Casual, mix of dance levels, fairly friendly, fine to go alone, not ideal place to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range, popular for locals and some tourists, can get crowded. A favorite spot from people who have been on my retreat before.

Reservation: No

Dress: Casual to nice

Refreshment: Drinks, dinner, empanadas and traditional Argentine food

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COCHABAMBA

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Time: 9:00pm-2:00am

Ambiance: Casual, neighborhood vibe, mix of dance levels, fairly friendly but can be tricky to get invited as people have been going there for years and have their favorite dance partners, fine to go alone, not ideal place to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range, popular for locals, can get crowded. 

Reservation: No

Dress: Casual to nice

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas and traditional Argentine food

 

LO DE BALMACEDA

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Time: 10:00pm-3:00am

Ambiance: Elegant, mix of dance levels, best to go in a group, good for going with a taxi dancer, wide age range, popular for locals and tourists. Can be tricky to get invited to dance - be active about the cabaceo. High level dancers usually sit by the stage. Usually has performances and sometimes live music.

Reservation: Yes

Dress: Elegant

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas​

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LA PREVIA DE LOS JUEVES

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Time: 8:30pm (Open for dinner and watching orchestra rehearse), 10:00pm-1:00am Milonga

Ambiance: Eat gourmet dinner while watching the rehearsal of a tango orchestra and then stay for the milonga. Usually not very crowded. Depending on who performs it can sometimes be attended by many professionals and high level dancers, with some tourists in the mix. Go for the experience, but don't expect a whole lot of dancing. Beautiful venue, delicious food, and unique experience. Good option to go with a taxi dancer. 

Reservation: Yes, especially for dinner.

Dress: Nice to elegant

Refreshment: Drinks, gourmet dinner

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Fridays

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LA BRAVITA

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Time: 10:00pm-5:00am

Ambiance: Nice to elegant, mix of dance levels but veers on higher end, somewhat friendly if you go early, but very important to refine your cabaceo, fine to go alone, fine to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range, popular for locals and tourists, usually has performances, can get very crowded.

Reservation: Yes

Dress: nice to elegant

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas

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LA MORDIDITA

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Time: 10:00pm-2:00am

Ambiance: Casual, mix of dance levels, fairly friendly, fine to go alone, not ideal to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range, mix of locals and tourists, usually has performances, fun vibe.

Reservation: No

Dress: Casual to nice

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas

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LA VIRUTA

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Time: 11:00pm-3:30am

Ambiance: Not the best for dancing but a must for seeing live music as it has the best sound quality and always the best orchestras, live music always starts at 11pm sharp, good place to go with a taxi dancer, fine to go alone, Nice in-between casual and elegant, mix of dance levels, fairly friendly, fine to go alone, wide age range, popular for locals and tourists, don't be surprised if they throw in 40 minutes to an hour of cumbia, salsa, and bachata.

Reservation: Yes but not necessary if you go early

Dress: nice

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas, pizza

 

LA DISCÉPOLO

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Time: 10:00pm-3:00am

Ambiance: Cool venue with a hip and laid-back vibe, can be tricky to cabaceo since there is very low lighting, mixed level of dance, wide range of ages but veers on younger side, popular for locals and tourists, usually has live music and very good performances. When it's hot the floor can get sticky so it's good to bring different shoe options.

Reservation: They don’t take reservations but get there early to get a seat (sit on a side closest to the entrance for better chance of getting dances)

Dress: casual to nice

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas, pizzas

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Saturdays

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LA MARIA ROLERA 

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Time: 3:00-7:00pm

Ambiance: Casual, mix of dance levels, fairly friendly, easy-going vibe, sit wherever you want, comfortable for going alone, not the ideal place to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range but veers on younger

Reservation: No

Dress: Very casual

Refreshment: Drinks

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EL VERMÚ

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Time: 4:30-8:30pm

Ambiance: Casual, mix of dance levels, friendly, easy-going vibe, sit wherever you want, comfortable for going alone, not the ideal place to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range, mix of locals and tourists, can get very crowded.

Reservation: No

Dress: Very casual

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas

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PRACTICA TANGUERA

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Time: 4:00-8:00pm

Ambiance: Casual, mix of dance levels, friendly, easy-going vibe, sit wherever you want, comfortable for going alone, fine to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range, mix of locals and tourists, doesn't get too crowded so there is usually space to practice.

Reservation: No

Dress: Very casual

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas

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MILONGA ABIERTA (LA GLORIETA)

 

Time: 6:30-10:00pm

Ambiance: Nice outdoor milonga. Can be hit or miss. Relaxed and friendly ambience. Mix of levels and ages. By donation. Can get crowded. 

Reservation: No

Dress: Casual

Refreshment: Bring your own water.

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CACHIRULO

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Time: 9:00pm-3:00am

Ambiance: Elegant, traditional, high level of dancers, women and men sit on opposite sides so it’s essential to be good at cabaceo to get dances, easier to get dances if you go regularly, fine for going by yourself, okay for going with a taxi dancer, can get crowded, a favorite spot for locals and some tourists, make a reservation and go early to get seated in the front row to have better chance for dancing, most people prefer dancing in a very milonguero style, host is an entertaining act in itself.

Reservation: Yes

Dress: elegant

Refreshment: Drinks, empanadas​

 

LA COMEDIA

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Time: 12:00-5:30am

Ambiance: Casual to nice, mostly good level of dancers, party vibe, sit wherever you want or by order of arrival, comfortable for going alone, can get very crowded and hot, popular, not the ideal place to go with a taxi dancer, age veers on the younger side, has live performances and sometimes live music. Cabaceo can be tricky because of low lighting - best to stand by the bar to get dances and avoid back corner by the DJ booth. 

Reservation: No

Dress: Casual / nice

Refreshment: Drinks

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MILONGA MALENA 

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Time: 10:30-3:00am

Ambiance: Elegant, mix of dance levels, a lot of couples and also very big venue so it can be tricky sometimes to get dances, not the place to go alone, good place to go with a taxi dancer, wide age range but veers on middle age or older, usually has very good live music and/or performances

Reservation: Yes

Dress: Elegant

Refreshment: Drinks, dinner

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GENTE AMIGA

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Time: 10:30pm-3:00am

Ambiance: traditional “milonga de barrio” (neighborhood style), good dancers, classic Buenos Aires venue in that it doesn’t have much style (fluorescent lighting and visually not so aesthetically pleasing), Organizers are very friendly, can be tricky to get dances, better to go in a group or with a taxi dancer, but not terrible to go by yourself especially if you go regularly, very popular among locals and not so many tourists, age range varies but definitely more like 40 to 50+, amazing place to see older milongueros tearing it up!

Reservation: Yes

Dress: Elegant

Refreshment: Complete dinner available (traditional Argentine), drinks, empanadas

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