Florería Atlántico

Nestled beneath a unassuming flower shop on elegant Arroyo Street in Retiro, Florería Atlántico transports you from florist aisles into a dimly lit, maritime-inspired basement cocktail bar. Open the antique fridge door, follow the stairway down, and step into a space that feels like a ship’s hull—its stained white walls, wooden shelves, and soft lighting echoing a bygone portside era. Renowned mixologist Renato “Tato” Giovannoni crafts cocktails that are as narrative as they are inventive. The menu guides you through Argentina’s immigrant heritage—Italy, Spain, England, Poland, and beyond—while spotlighting local, indigenous flavors and ingredients. Signature offerings often include his own Príncipe de los Apóstoles yerba mate gin, and collaborations with historian Felipe Pigna bring stories to life through drinks. Complementing the cocktails is a curated selection of natural wines and tapas—grilled seafood, escabeches, boquerones, and small meat plates like ribeye. Much of it is prepared on the parrilla, reinforcing a compelling blend of bar and gastrobar. Florería Atlántico is consistently celebrated among the world's best—ranking No. 30 and No. 46 on The World’s 50 Best Bars lists in recent years, even receiving the 2024 Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award. Guests cherish the low-key glamour and cool factor. Reviews call it “cool AF,” praising its balanced blend of secrecy, style, and substance. The bartenders are friendly and the atmosphere encourages lingering, watching cocktails unfold like stories in elegant glassware.