Diego´s bar

More bottles than you could throw a coconut at

There's a nice old bar right next-door the hostel where I'm staying in San Telmo. It's run by Diego.

Here he is standing in front of dusty old Cinzano and Campari bottles. Check out that till.

In the background Billy Idol sings Hot in the City (he was right) and it's a good place to cool down with a beer in the evening.

Though I normally come here for breakfast.

The coffee´s not the best in the world - it´s not particularly strong and sometimes they over-heat the milk - but the pastries more than make up for it.

They bring out flat metal trays packed with croissants, warm from the oven.

The cloths keep the flies off.

Well, kinda.

Best not to think about it really.

Everyone in Buenos Aires drinks Quilmes lager and if you order
one in Diego´s bar it always comes with a plate of monkey nuts.

Which you have no intention of finishing... but do.

Everyone here is super friendly.

Just don't expect to be served the moment you sit down.