Bar in Buenos Aires, Argentina

878 Bar

425Pearl Points

Wine-led night

About 878 Bar

878 Bar is worth prioritizing if you want a Buenos Aires bar with credible wine depth rather than a generic cocktail stop. Its Star Wine List recognition and bar-award history make it a strong choice for dates or small groups, especially if one person wants wine while another wants a proper bar atmosphere.

Is 878 Bar worth considering in Buenos Aires? The verified case is limited but clear: it is a Buenos Aires bar with smart casual dress code and confirmed recognition from Top 500 Bars, World's 50 Best Bars, and Star Wine List. Beyond those points, details such as menu style, seating, service format, prices, and hours should be checked directly before planning around it.

The clearest verified reasons to note it are its recognition profile: Top 500 Bars Best Bars ranked it #441 in 2025, World's 50 Best Bars listed it at #25 in 2011, and Star Wine List recognized it in 2026. For broader planning, pair this page with our full Buenos Aires bars guide and our full Buenos Aires restaurants guide rather than treating it as a complete standalone plan.

Choose it for a recognized Buenos Aires bar, with smart casual expectations

The grounded case for 878 Bar is strongest if you want a bar in Buenos Aires with confirmed international and wine-list recognition. Its verified dress code is smart casual, so it is better approached as a considered night out than as a place where every detail can be assumed in advance.

For travelers building a broader Buenos Aires itinerary, compare it with other named options only by what you already know you want from the night. Anchoita Cava, Vico, Naranjo, Pain et Vin, and Café San Bernardo may suit different plans, while 878 Bar stands here on its confirmed recognition and smart casual dress code. Use our full Buenos Aires hotels guide, our full Buenos Aires experiences guide, and our full Buenos Aires wineries guide if the night is part of a larger Argentina plan.

How to think about the wine angle

The verified wine-related signal is Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That supports treating 878 Bar as relevant for travelers who care about wine recognition, but it does not verify specific bottles, producers, formats, prices, or service details. Check the current list directly if those details will determine the visit.

The same caution applies to the rest of the experience. The confirmed facts do not establish seating style, food offering, reservation policy, outdoor space, happy hour, or group suitability. Use the awards and smart casual dress code as a starting point, then confirm practical details before going.

Quick read: choose 878 Bar if you want a recognized Buenos Aires bar with smart casual expectations; verify current logistics directly before making it the anchor of a night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 878 Bar good for a date?

The verified facts do not confirm date suitability, ambiance, seating, or noise level. What is confirmed is that 878 Bar is in Buenos Aires, has a smart casual dress code, and has recognition including Top 500 Bars Best Bars #441 (2025), World's 50 Best Bars #25 (2011), and Star Wine List recognition in 2026.

Is 878 Bar good for groups?

The verified facts do not confirm group suitability, seating capacity, or reservation policy. If group logistics matter, check directly with 878 Bar before going. Vico is another option to compare when planning a bar-led night.

Is the food good at 878 Bar?

The verified facts do not confirm the food offering or menu quality at 878 Bar. The stronger confirmed information is the bar's recognition, including Top 500 Bars Best Bars #441 (2025) and Star Wine List recognition in 2026. If food is the priority, Pain et Vin or Anchoita Cava may be worth comparing separately.

Does 878 Bar have happy hour deals?

The verified facts do not confirm happy hour deals, promotions, or pricing. Plan only from the confirmed basics: 878 Bar is in Buenos Aires, has a smart casual dress code, and has confirmed bar and wine-list recognition. If promotions are the deciding factor, check directly before going.

Does 878 Bar have outdoor seating?

The verified facts do not confirm outdoor seating. Do not assume patio or outdoor space is part of the experience; check directly with the venue if that matters. The confirmed reasons to note 878 Bar are its Buenos Aires location, smart casual dress code, and recognition including World's 50 Best Bars #25 (2011).

Do I need a reservation at 878 Bar?

The verified facts do not confirm whether reservations are required or recommended. Before visiting, check directly with 878 Bar for current booking policy and timing. Its confirmed recognition includes Top 500 Bars Best Bars #441 (2025) and Star Wine List recognition in 2026.

Location

Thames 878, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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How 878 Bar compares in Buenos Aires

Choose 878 Bar if the brief is a serious bar night with wine credibility. Against Vico, Anchoita Cava, Naranjo, and Pain et Vin, it makes the strongest case when the group wants both bar energy and a wine-aware list rather than a purely wine-bar format.

Café San Bernardo is the better backup for casual atmosphere and an easiergoing night. For wine depth, keep Anchoita Cava, Naranjo, and Pain et Vin on the shortlist; for a more flexible bar choice with awards behind it, 878 Bar is the more compelling target.

Where to go if 878 Bar is not the right fit

Pick Anchoita Cava if the group wants the night to lean more cellar-led than cocktail-bar-led. Pick Café San Bernardo if the priority is a casual Buenos Aires room with less pressure around the drink program.

How 878 Bar compares in Buenos Aires

Choose 878 Bar over Café San Bernardo when the drink program matters more than casual old-school atmosphere. Café San Bernardo is the easier-feeling choice for a low-pressure hang; 878 Bar is the stronger pick when the night is built around serious drinking and a more polished bar mood.

For wine-first planning, compare it with Vico, Anchoita Cava, Naranjo, and Pain et Vin. 878 Bar is the better choice when the group wants a bar setting with wine credibility; Anchoita Cava, Naranjo, and Pain et Vin are more natural cross-shops when the night should feel closer to a wine-bar or restaurant-adjacent plan.

If booking friction is the deciding factor, keep alternatives ready. 878 Bar carries enough recognition to justify planning ahead, while the gives clearer fallback routes by mood: Vico for a wine-focused night, Café San Bernardo for a casual Buenos Aires feel, and Anchoita Cava for a more cellar-led direction.