The Backroom patio in Palermo at night, full of people

Palermo · Buenos Aires · since 2020

Signature cocktails in the heart of Palermo.

Book a tableSunset Jazz Sessions · Monday to Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

01 · Story

Where stories get written

Backroom started with a simple wish: to bring something new to a city that already knew how to eat well and stay out late. Its founders built it from the trips and the nights that stayed with them, and brought it all under one roof: signature cocktails, plates to share, live music and the kind of service that makes every guest feel at home.

Open every day from noon until 5 a.m., with the kitchen going right up to closing. Monday to Saturday at 6:30 p.m., the Sunset Jazz Sessions begin. With a bit of luck, one of the founders turns up for the now-legendary shot time.

At Backroom, you’re never quite sure if you went out or came home.

02 · Cocktails

Signature cocktails

Every drink plays with the palate: careful technique, top-shelf ingredients and an idea behind each one.

Chief cocktail — Chief · Abstract Expressionism

Breakfast Punch cocktail — Breakfast Punch · Povera

If any object can become art, any flavor can tell a story.

50+ whiskies behind the bar

Delicate

Fresh, elegant and on the lighter side.4 cocktails

CeroMinimalismTito’s Vodka, coconut, grapefruit.

FormaBauhausBeefeater 24, dry vermouth, genmaicha, sparkling water.

InstanteImpressionismLavender gin, spirulina, jasmine, sparkling water.

PeraArt NouveauCristallino Eau de Vie, banana, lemon verbena.

Aromatic

More aroma and texture, still in balance.3 cocktails

DeseoPost-ImpressionismPisco 1615 Quebranta, maracumango, verjus, Mumm Extra Brut.

RenacerRenaissanceBeefeater London Dry Gin, Lillet Rosé, extra dry vermouth, oloroso sherry, jasmine.

VenusRococoBeefeater London Dry Gin, passionaria, Apricot Brandy, cacao nibs, vanilla, bubbles.

Vibrant

More tension, more fruit, more energy.4 cocktails

EnsambleCubismBulldog Gin, Chardonnay, Lillet Blanc, dry vermouth, lemon.

NáufragoRomanticismDark rum, house-made black fig liqueur, acidified black tea.

Tinto de fondoViajeroAnimal Malbec, Amaro Averna, Absolut Vodka, hibiscus, rosehip.

ViajeroPop ArtFernet Branca, Absolut Vodka, house-made herb soda.

Spiced

Herbs, tea and spices that add layers.3 cocktails

Breakfast PunchPoveraPisco 1615, toasted bread, yogurt, apple.

ImpulsoFuturismAbsolut Vodka, hierroquina, ginger, Sichuan pepper, tonic water.

La ObraSurrealismGrappa Candolini, chrysanthemum, coconut, absinthe.

Rich

More structure, toasted notes and long finishes.3 cocktails

BacoBaroqueJim Beam Bourbon, Cognac Hennessy VS, hippocras, quinoa aloja.

BoogieDe StijlJameson Irish Whiskey, Cynar, Sauvignon Blanc.

SauvageFauvismEl Jimador Tequila Silver, herbs, roasted carrots, sunflower seeds.

Bold

Big flavors to finish the journey.3 cocktails

BarbicanBrutalismChivas Regal 12, fortified wine blend, pine mushrooms, butter.

ChiefAbstract ExpressionismBourbon, red berries, cold brew, cacao.

El GritoExpressionismEl Jimador Tequila Silver, aquavit, roasted beetroot, bitter cacao, coffee.

Bar director: Sergio Ancarola · Cocktail authors: Luciano Cardozo, Nicolas Grammatico, Bruno Donato, Karen Alarcon, Sergio Antonaccio, Diego Palencia, Javier Rios

A dish from the Backroom Buenos Aires menu

03 · Kitchen

Made for sharing

Small plates for the table that borrow from kitchens around the world, shaped by the founders’ own history and travels.

Kitchen open until 5 a.m.

Small plates

9 dishes

Sopa de NanaVeganBorscht, traditional Ukrainian soup made with beetroot, cabbage, potatoes and bell pepper. Optionally with ossobuco.

Hummus toastVeganChickpea hummus, cured red onion, crunchy peanuts, sourdough bread.

Thai prawnsSpicyPrawns marinated in garlic, ginger, hondashi and sriracha, with smashed baby potatoes in green curry sauce.

Oyster mushroom tostadasVeganOyster mushrooms marinated in lemon and ginger, with pickled red onion, avocado and cashew cream on purple corn tostadas.

Crispy BBQ chickenCrispy chicken thigh bites, breaded and fried, with house BBQ sauce.

Kimchi & mac ’n cheese poppersKimchi croquettes with béchamel, and noodle fritters with cheddar and bacon.

Fried portobellosVegetarianPortobellos breaded in sourdough crumbs, with citrus aioli, lemon.

Rustic smashed potatoesTwice-cooked smashed potatoes, three-cheese sauce, crispy bacon and chives.

Papas bravasVegetarian · SpicyTwice-cooked smashed potatoes, gochujang tomato sauce.

Mains

9 dishes

Ensalada Mango No. 5VegetarianSalad of tropical mango cubes, garden cherry tomatoes, Roquefort cheese, toasted walnuts, sweet potato, bed of greens.

Roasted cauliflowerVeganPea béchamel with orange almond cream, fried garlic, grated vegan cheese, roasted chestnuts.

Braised pork bellyPilaf rice, pickled cucumbers, fried shallots, pork cooking juices.

Catch of the dayGrilled catch of the day, peanut sauce, charred cucumbers, strawberry, fried capers.

American burger210 g patty, blend of premium Argentine cuts, barbecue sauce, caramelized onion, cheddar cheese.

Pulled chicken sandwichPulled chicken, red pepper muhammara sauce, red lettuce, tomato, grilled onion.

Braised pork shoulder sandwichPork shoulder braised for 6 hours, red onion pickle, old-style mustard, arugula, fontina cheese.

Tomato milanesa sandwichBreaded organic tomato, black olive powder mayonnaise, wild arugula, dambo cheese.

Cut of the dayRibeye 300 g, fried Andean baby potatoes, roasted cauliflower, pepper sauce.

Desserts

2 dishes

The profiteroleHouse-made profiterole, American cream ice cream, red berries.

Don JamesonAmerican cream ice cream, Jameson whiskey macerated in aromatic spices, house-made crunch in the style of Ferrero Rocher.

Buenos Aires

Reservations

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Getting here

Jorge Luis Borges 1975, Palermo, Buenos Aires.

Inside the Espacio Cultural Borges 1975, with its own entrance.

Every day: 12:00 — 05:00
Sunset Jazz Sessions: Mon — Sat · 18:30

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