Vico
Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires
Bar in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Book with PearlWhy go
Vico is worth shortlisting for a relaxed Palermo wine night, especially if conversation matters more than cocktail theatrics. Star Wine List recognition gives the wine program a real credibility marker, but treat it as an easy wine-bar pick rather than a destination dinner unless the current food offer is the draw.
About Vico
For a night out in Buenos Aires, Vico is a practical option to consider for an evening visit rather than lunch: it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 1 AM, with Monday and Sunday closed. The dress code is smart casual, so it fits a polished but not overly formal plan.
Vico has Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That makes Vico relevant for travelers comparing options in Buenos Aires, while its late opening window makes it useful for an evening stop. If the group is weighing other named options, compare it with 878 Bar, CoChinChina, Pain et Vin, or Lo de Joaquin Alberdi (JA!).
A Buenos Aires evening stop with late hours
Go here when the timing works: Tuesday through Saturday, 6 PM to 1 AM. Lunch service, cuisine, specific dishes, prices, seating count, or service-format details are not available, so plan around the evening hours rather than assuming a full dining format.
Star Wine List recognition in 2026 offers guidance for people planning in Buenos Aires. That recognition should not be stretched into claims about specific bottles, prices, food pairings, or cellar depth, as these details are not available. For another comparison, look at Pain et Vin; for a different Buenos Aires option, consider Lo de Joaquin Alberdi (JA!).
Use it as a smart-casual evening option, not an all-purpose plan
The planning case is direct: choose Vico when the group wants a Buenos Aires evening stop with late hours, smart-casual dress, Star Wine List recognition. It is less useful as a starting point if you need lunch, a specific cuisine, a named dish, or detailed pricing, as those facts are not available. Boticario, 878 Bar, CoChinChina are other named options to compare when building the night.
For planning beyond this stop, use our full Buenos Aires restaurants guide if dinner is the anchor, our full Buenos Aires bars guide if drinks are the anchor, our full Buenos Aires hotels guide if location matters. Travelers can also compare Vico with other dining and drinking options in Buenos Aires when building a broader evening plan.
Planning details
- Location
- Gurruchaga 1149, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Website
- vicowinebar.com.ar
- Phone
- +54 11 6402-1368
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Vico presents itself like a focused wine laboratory: a wall of backlit stainless‑steel dispensing machines and an atmosphere organized around tasting rather than service. The format reads as a self‑service cellar, shifting attention from bartenders to bottles and inviting patient, methodical exploration of Argentine regions. The residential Palermo setting keeps the energy low‑key; pacing belongs to the drinker, not the staff. With nearly 85 wines on offer, the bar feels deliberate and sophisticated—a place for curious palates to roam through Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia without pressure to commit to full pours.
Best For
Vico is ideal for anyone who wants to map Argentina’s wine regions at their own speed. The dispense‑yourself system is especially well suited to solo exploration and small pairs—think a low‑pressure date night or an evening with a curious friend. It also functions as an informal classroom for wine education: measured pours let you taste a Mendoza Malbec, a Salta Torrontés and something from Río Negro back‑to‑back without committing to bottles. The experience rewards focused tasting and curiosity more than large, boisterous gatherings.
Ordering Tips
Plan to engage with the machines: you load a card at the counter, then approach the backlit dispensers to serve measured pours. Use small tastes to compare regions—Salta, Mendoza, San Juan and Río Negro are all represented—and pace yourself; the format removes server mediation so the decision of what comes next is yours. Because 85 wines are rotated through the machines, favor sampling over committing to full glasses early in the evening. Ask staff at the counter for pointers if you want recommendations, but expect a self‑directed tasting experience rather than traditional table service.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic contemporary decor with exposed brick walls, stylish pendant lighting, vibrant artwork, and a warm romantic atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Nice Music
Planning details
Location
Gurruchaga 1149, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants cocktails instead of wine, choose 878 Bar or CoChinChina. If the night is still wine-led but you want a more retail or cellar-oriented angle, compare Pain et Vin and Lo de Joaquin Alberdi (JA!).
Bar context
How it compares
Choose Vico over 878 Bar when wine is the point and the night needs to feel low-effort. 878 Bar is the stronger fit for a cocktail-led Buenos Aires evening, while Vico is the cleaner choice for a date or small group that wants a bottle and conversation without building the whole night around a bar program.
Pain et Vin and Lo de Joaquin Alberdi (JA!) are the direct cross-shops for wine drinkers. Pain et Vin is the better pick if the night leans casual and bottle-shop-adjacent; Lo de Joaquin Alberdi (JA!) makes more sense when the wine selection itself is the main event. Vico sits between those use cases: more of an evening hang than a purchasing stop.
If ambiance is the priority, compare it with CoChinChina and Boticario. Those are better bets for a room with more cocktail-bar energy. Vico is the practical play when booking ease, wine credibility, a Palermo location matter more than a high-impact setting.
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Compare Vico
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Vico | Buenos Aires | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| 878 Bar | Buenos Aires | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #436Top 500 Bars 2026 · #441Star Wine Lists 20262011 World's 50 Best Bars · #25 |
| Pain et Vin | Buenos Aires | No published awards |
| CoChinChina | Buenos Aires | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #232025 World's 50 Best Bars · #262024 World's 50 Best Bars · #222023 World's 50 Best Bars · #26 |
| Boticario | Buenos Aires | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #484 |
| Lo de Joaquin Alberdi (JA!) | Buenos Aires | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vico good for a date?
Vico can work for a date if the plan is a smart-casual evening in Buenos Aires. Key details include its Tuesday-Saturday hours from 6 PM to 1 AM, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
Is Vico open late?
Yes. Vico is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 1 AM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
Is Vico good for groups?
Seating count or group policy are not available, so confirm directly before planning for a larger group. For a straightforward evening plan in Buenos Aires, it features late Tuesday-Saturday hours and a smart-casual dress code.
What's the crowd like at Vico?
The crowd profile is not available. Vico is in Buenos Aires, keeps evening hours Tuesday through Saturday, has a smart-casual dress code, has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
Is the food good at Vico?
Cuisine, specific dishes, menu details, or price information are not available. If food is the priority, check the current menu directly before booking; it has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
