Nightlife · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Mendoza, from early drinks to late nights.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Cerro de la Gloria, Mendoza · Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Nightlife in Mendoza starts late and centres on bars and wine bars rather than big clubs; Avenida Arístides Villanueva is the main strip, with the busiest nights from Thursday to Saturday. The main areas are Avenida Arístides Villanueva, Microcentro and Chacras de Coria.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 3
- Stay near the action
- Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
- Local drink
- Malbec
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Where to go out
Avenida Arístides Villanueva
Several blocks of bars, craft-beer pubs and parrillas in the Quinta Sección, crowded from about midnight at weekends.
Microcentro
Wine bars and cafés around Plaza Independencia and Paseo Sarmiento for earlier, quieter evenings.
Chacras de Coria
Wine bars and restaurants around the village plaza, popular with locals on weekend evenings.
Nightlife tips
- Bars fill after midnight and clubs later still; dinner at 9:30pm is normal.
- Use a taxi or ride-hailing app to get back to your hotel late at night.
Evening sights
Landmark · Microcentro
Plaza Independencia
Come on a weekend evening, when the craft stalls are out and families gather around the lit fountains.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
- Shopping
Street · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Avenida Arístides Villanueva
Start with dinner at a parrilla around 9:30pm, then move to the bars as the street fills later.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Food
- Free
What to drink
- Malbec — Argentina's signature red grape, originally from France, thrives in Mendoza's sunny, dry, high-altitude vineyards, producing dark, plummy wines. Higher Uco Valley sites tend to make fresher, more structured styles.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. January has the warmest evenings, with lows around 18°C (64°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 20:47 | 18°C (64°F) | 6 |
| April | About 19:14 | 10°C (50°F) | 3 |
| July | About 18:47 | 2°C (36°F) | 1 |
| October | About 19:47 | 11°C (52°F) | 3 |
Getting home late
- Walking — The centre, the satellite plazas and the Quinta Sección are all walkable, with shady tree-lined pavements; watch for the deep acequia channels at street edges.
- Tram — Buses and the Metrotranvía are paid with a rechargeable SUBE card.
- Bus — City buses cover the metropolitan area, including Chacras de Coria and Luján de Cuyo; long-distance buses leave from the main terminal east of the centre for the Andes and other cities.
- Ride-hailing — Taxis and ride-hailing apps operate in the city and are a practical way to reach wineries closer to town or come back from Arístides Villanueva at night.
Late-night bites
- Empanadas mendocinas — Bakeries and empanada shops across the city and the counters of the Mercado Central.
- Sopaipillas — Bakeries and street vendors, especially on cold or rainy days.
Staying safe at night
Mendoza is generally calm, but bag-snatching and phone theft happen in the centre and around the bus terminal, so keep valuables discreet. In the Andes, altitude, sun and sudden weather changes are the main risks; drink water and carry warm layers.
- Emergency number
- 911
Where to stay for nightlife
$$ · Best for nightlife, couples and food lovers
Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
West of the centre towards Parque General San Martín, the Quinta Sección is a residential district of tree-lined streets and older houses. Avenida Arístides Villanueva runs through it with dozens of bars, parrillas and craft-beer pubs that fill late at night, especially on weekends.
- Good
- Best area for bars and dinner; Short walk to the park; Boutique hotels and apartments
- Watch out
- Noisy on Avenida Arístides at weekends; Fewer large hotels
- Nearby
- Avenida Arístides Villanueva, Parque General San Martín, Plaza Independencia
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Mendoza?
Avenida Arístides Villanueva, Microcentro and Chacras de Coria. Several blocks of bars, craft-beer pubs and parrillas in the Quinta Sección, crowded from about midnight at weekends.
+Which area of Mendoza is best for nightlife?
Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva: Leafy residential streets and the city's main bar strip near the park.