Bar 878

We happened to be there on a night where they had a ‘Jean’ theme, so we had unique cocktails. They also serve classic ones, and give a complimentary small drink on arrival. The venue has a darkly lit vibe which is good for evening drinks, but I probably wouldn’t go there before 9pm. It can also be easily missed from the outside. The chard falafel are delicious - highly recommended

This review is long overdue. These folks are at the top of their craft with hospitality, friendliness and humility to match. What an incredible and memorable evening experiencing the fruits of their labor and passion (and great conversation)! Keep up the inspired work and see you next time!

Went in here for drinks with friends during the early hours. Service was excellent and so were the drinks. It had a good vibe!

Incredible experience. The best bar in South America! Head bartender, Juan Cruz (the top guy and Barman in all market) has an incredible story telling of all cocktails. Will rate a 10 on the drinks and service. The barman team is high-end as Manu (as funny as sharp in every detail!) Santi (incredible services & high quality taste) and Guillermina (the best bar woman in Argentina and precise in every aspect. The best cocktail team and incredible food that helps a top quality experience. Great for friends and family. Gem mint!

Love their drink and vibe. What I ordered: Gimlet Salteno. It was well balanced, good execution

Love their drink and vibe. What I ordered: Gimlet Salteno. It was well balanced, good execution The staff is very friendly and well trained

This bar was a wonderful find. We met some friends here at their suggestion, and we were very pleased. Inside, you'll find a beautiful interior where there's an amazing collection of craft cocktails, beer, and wine. We enjoyed some of their food selections, and everything we ordered was wonderful. Don't miss this one!

They have very good services. I want to visit Bar 878 daily. Love them.❤️

Definitely a cocktail bar to stop by in Buenos Aires! When you walk in, you are transported to a cocktail oasis! Staff were friendly and knowledgeable! I had two cocktails here before going to another bar. Definitely worth stopping by and enjoying the menu!

All of the above - food Service and ambiance Top notch!! Best of the best A must go in Las Olas blvd

I came to Bar 878 while visiting Buenos Aires based upon a recommendation by a friend who knows the city. Great recommendation! The bartenders know how to make good cocktails. I had a variation of an "Old Fashioned" where they use ginger sugar and chili pepper liquor to add a little heat. Not too much, just right. Nice drink! I also tried their lasagna made with corn tortillas, chicken and ham. Nice! Portion was large enough to share. Nice atmosphere and music. Service was friendly and prompt. Fills up at about 10 or 11 PM. I certainly recommend 878. Enjoy. :)

I didn't come to Argentina to "do" the restaurant scene or the cocktail bar scene. But this former speakeasy in residential Villa Crespo was awesome. Originally opened as one of Buenos Aires' first closed-door bars, the tall wooden doors to the art deco building are still unmarked (and yes, closed). The space inside is large and dark, with tall candles flickering openly and one of the most orderly collections of liquor I've ever seen behind a very long bar. The bar itself is made of blackened polished concrete. A beautiful bartender shakes drinks with solemn restraint as if there's tango in the air. (Though it's likelier that they're playing blues favorites. I didn't appreciate the Johnny Cash, but they made amends with Ella Fitzgerald.) "Hora vermouth" is a fantastic deal: between 7pm and 9pm, choose 2 cocktails from a list for 80 pesos, or get 1 cocktail + 1 tapa for the same. You don't get to choose the tapa, but either deal works out to an 80 peso discount. The drinks on that list are all, appropriately for the hour, vermouth/aperitif-based: Campari, Cinzano, Aperol, or Cynar. This set of flavors is limiting to say the least, and I'd bet the normal cocktails (all 80 pesos and run the gamut as far as variety) are even better. Their kitchen turns out both tapas and large plates. With 3 tapas, the 2 of us ended up unexpectedly full. The revuelto Gramajo was a great example of an ordinary Argentinean dish, improved with a bit of finesse (imagine some of the best scrambled eggs you've ever had). The croquetas were great and came with a smooth, tart salsa golf. The beef tartare was perfect, roughly textured and very fresh. Instead of an egg yolk, you get a shot of rich homemade mayonnaise. Worth a visit? Yes! Even if you come from a city like New York whose increasingly self-conscious cocktail bars seem to replicate by mitosis, Ocho 7 Ocho was a fun, unique place to graze on dinner and drinks. On weekdays before 10pm, reservations are probably unnecessary.

Excellent small hidden gem in Buenos Aires, prices are very reasonable and food is superb. Mostly gourmet tapa style. Small plates that pack incredible flavors! We had the house salad with white trout, then the Mollejas! Followed by the spinach tart. To close our dinner we had five small empanadas "de humors" with green onion mayo ese. Here the Mayonese wasn't home made! That would have completed the gourmet experience. A little disappointed by that.

This meal was pretty underwhelming, but they have an excellent selection of wine & thoughtful cocktails. Perhaps we expected too mujch considering the hype behind this place. It's a speakeasy and quite cute on the inside -- I could see it being a nice place to split a bottle of wine with friends or a date. For us, it was just two exhausted travelers looking to imbibe a bit. The food was bland overall, though not egregious in any other ways. Just sincerely lacking flavor. I highly recommend the lenguita which came in meaty pieces, cooked until just tender & marinated/spiced in a way that made me want more. Seriously, I could eat PLATES of that & thought about it the rest of my trip. But the other items we ordered were so forgettable. I think one of them was the croquetas which could have benefited from a dash of salt. Ours were pretty mushy & I couldn't taste the mozzarella or pancetta. The burger was a touch better tastewise but not the best. I guess I'd recommend drinking here but eat elsewhere, there's better options in Buenos Aires for sure.

I had the pleasure to witness 878 boost its way to the top of the local bar scene some years ago, as they became *the* referent in the bartending field. And, no pun intended, they really do set a high bar. The mood is always thoroughly taken care of, service flawlessly carried out, drinks are always top notch, you just won't go wrong with whatever the house picks are that night. Cuisine-wise, you will always find something that's right for you, and I must say that I have never been disappointed at quality. For once, this is a place you must not miss if you are into bars and happen to be in town. They are already quite a piece of history, with still so much to offer!

Had a good experience, the food was super good. The service was also great , all the food came out fast and hot and enjoyable. Nice clean lounge type of bar. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the drinks was too strong(not always a bad thing) . We enjoyed our visit to 878 and we will be back .

Came here during a trip to BA after finding it on Yelp. After a long, hot day of touring the city, this trendy cocktail bar and tapas restaurant was a great retreat. We arrived early at about 8pm and enjoyed their happy hour, which is either 2 drinks for $100 pesos, or 1 drink and 1 appetizer for $100 pesos. Happy hour extends from 7 to 9PM on weekdays. This place definitely has a speakeasy vibe. Most cocktails are made with campari or cynar, which is my only complaint (although this seems fairly common in Argentina). We enjoyed the food here including the hamburger and the squid. A nice spot to hang out! It got pretty crowded around 10PM, so I'd arrive early or expect to wait.

A real nice surprise. A very realised touch of Speak easy bar. The cocktails menu is complete and variate. The waitress were really cool and relaxed. Surrounding and neiborhood are not nice. Nothing to do around.

A truly impressive speakeasy with enough classics and twists on classic cocktails to keep you entertained all year long. There sell food as well but we came only for drinks. If you like strong drinks that focus on high end spirits and a vast selection of bitters, aperol, and amaro, then this is the place for you. You will also find a section of the menu dedicated specifically to various gin and tonics.

Loved this closed door bar! Great atmosphere, amazing cocktails - you have to order a cocktail & really beautiful food. This place is a great spot. Must visit!!