Drinking Guide
Legal BAC
0.05%
Drinking Age
18+
New Drivers
Same
Argentina's signature red wine from Mendoza. World-class quality at affordable prices.
Fernet-Branca (herbal bitter) mixed with Coca-Cola — Argentina's unofficial national drink.
Argentina's most popular beer, a light lager often paired with asado (BBQ).
Argentine drinking culture revolves around wine and asado (BBQ). Dinner starts at 10pm, and going out doesn't begin until midnight or later. "Previa" (pre-game) at someone's house is standard. Fernet con Coca is the drink of Córdoba but has conquered the whole country.
BAC 0.05-0.10%: fine, license suspended 30-90 days. BAC 0.10%+: fine, license revoked 1-2 years. Causing injury: 1-6 years imprisonment. Varies by province.
Mendoza Malbec is world-class and incredibly affordable — even at restaurants.
Try Fernet con Coca — it's an acquired taste but quintessentially Argentine.
Nightlife starts extremely late. Don't arrive at a club before 2am.
"Previa" (pre-game) at home is how Argentines save money before going out.
Buenos Aires has good taxis and Uber/Cabify for late-night rides.
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