San Carlos de Bariloche

Antares Brewery

Nice variety of food and great beer. The barley wine is especially potent. Two-for-one pints during happy hour, every day 18:00-20:00.

Daily 18:00 - 02:00

Bypass

By Pass

Offers a very elegant environment with lots of laser effects and nice music.

Camino de los Siete Lagos

Road of the Seven Lakes

All-day tour by bus to see the seven picturesque lakes between Bariloche and San Martín de Los Andes, with lunch at SMdLA, followed by a return trip through the arid Pampas where you can see much of the local fauna along the way.

Catedral Alta Patagonia

Skiing

It has the biggest ski centre in South America, with a skiable area of 2 km² (0.77 sq mi), over 100 km (62 miles) of ski runs, and a lift capacity of 22,200 skiers per hour. It is located 19 km (12 miles) from Bariloche. If you enjoy hiking, there is trail to the Frey refugio which takes about 6½ hours (4 up, 2½ down). Look for the trailhead in the far corner of the parking lot.

Cerebro

One of the oldest dance clubs in Bariloche. It is quite nice and it offers laser effects but not as colorful as other dance clubs.

Cerro Campanario

Beautiful view of the lakes and mountains around—hike it (30 min, departs near the bottom of the lift) or take the ski-lift (AR$8000, ~USD$8). Get in with bus #20, 21, 10 from the center and get off at km 17.8. After the Campanario you can go on with the Circuito Chico during the same day.

Cerro Frey trek

Considered by many as the best 1-3 days trekking in Bariloche. When it's cold enough you can skate in the lake near the refuge. When there's not too much snow you can climb the granite "agujas" (needles) near the refuge which have ways for all levels, or head to Lago Jakob. There are two ways to get in and out: the main one is from Villa Cathedral (bus #52, every hour), another (a bit longer) one starts from Los Cohiues and goes along the Gutierrez lake (bus #50).

Cerro López

In late spring/summer/early autumn there's a trekking trail to the mountain shelter (not as easy as Otto's). It takes about 3 hours to get there and can be quite tiring, but the views from the shelter are impressive. Be sure to bring along water and some fruit to keep your energy. Colonia Suiza, a Swiss-like borough, is nearby.

Cerro Otto

Viewpoint over the area of Bariloche. Transport there includes in the price of the cable car which cost AR$70 both ways (bus+cable car) or less one way while the other way you can hike or take a mountain bike(9 km from the city, about 2½ hours when hiking down). The rotating restaurant at the top has some impressive vistas of the region (average meal costs about AR$25) and there are some nice hiking trails behind the restaurant.

Cerro Tronador

Visit the black glacier (ventisquero negro), see the Cerro Tronador and a waterfall over an overhanging cliff named Saltillo de las Nalcas, near the village of Pampa Linda. The busride takes about two hours, and costs AR$90 return or AR$45 one-way (Transitando, 20 de Febrero 300, Bariloche). There is an additional entrance fee to the national park of AR$50 (foreigners). With this bus, you have to hike the last 7 km to the glacier, which is a beautiful experience as there is a hiking trail and the road shows amazing landscape. Some tourist buses take you right to the sights. Near the lookout there is confiteria which sells overpriced food although location is remote and the place astonishing.

Cerveceria Artesanal Lowther

Good food and beer coupled with incredible panoramic views of the nearby lake and mountains. Beers were mostly ale styles with an IPA, brown ale, and a fruity frambuesa. Hearty portions of well cooked and presented food. The matambre a la pizza is a favorite as are the fajitas (which serves 2).

Tue-Sun 18:00 - 00:00, closed Mon

Cerveceria Bachmann

Popular place to eat and drink so reservations are suggested if you're coming for dinner. Good selection of beers with a bold creamy stout, a kolsch, an IPA, some seasonal offerings, and an amazingly aromatic and fruity framboise (raspberry beer). Food is mostly Germany with large portions. The milanesa is good as are the burgers.

Daily 17:00 - 00:00

Cerveceria Beerland Bariloche

Fun brewery in the town center. Serves a variety of house beers with the most popular being their sweet raspberry ale. Food options include an all-you-can-eat deal on pizzas or tacos, or you can order other dishes off the menu including burgers, fries, and onion rings, which are made fresh and generously served.

Daily 12:00 - 01:00

Circuito Chico

This beautiful 25-km route can be biked or hiked. You can also do it by bus during summer (line 10). If you hike it, take bus 20 towards Llao Llao till "El Muelle". See map above for track.

El Boliche de Alberto

Has, according to some, the best meat in Argentina. There are two restaurants in town, and one located about 8 km out of town. Ask a taxi driver to take you there. Be aware that if you arrive after 20:00, you may have to wait in line for 30 min or more, especially if you are a party of 6 or more. El boliche de Alberto has a meat version of the restaurant which specialises in meats such as beef, chicken or pork etc. and there is a pasta version which serves a variety of different pastas.

Familia Weiss

Traditional Argentinian food with German influences. Dishes included lake trout, venison, etc. Rustic atmosphere.

Thu-Mon 12:30 - 15:30 and 20:00 - 23:30, Wed 15:30 - 20:00, closed Tue·AR$20,000

Friends

A splurge restaurant with great specials, salads and sandwiches and especially good pasta.

Daily 07:00–01:00

Grisu

This is a must-visit place. It has wood-like walls and it is designed in such a way that it is easy to get lost if you don't know your way around. It has a very quiet place with a huge window showing the Nahuel Huapi lake. There are no laser effects but the bartenders are experts and it is worth watching them doing all sorts of tricks.

Huemul Project Site

In the early 1950s, an Austrian scientist named Ronald Richter attempted to build the world's first fusion power plant on an island in a lake in the Andes, the undertaking being known as the Huemul Project. A couple of years and an equivalent of several hundred million US dollars later it came into light that Richter never had got any proof of his design actually functioning in the first place. As the patron of the project, President Juan Perón, was ousted in 1955, Richter was arrested for fraud. Today the ruins of the project can be visited on the island, and the city itself remains a center of Argentinian nuclear research.

Kunstmann

Small brewery with huge windows looking out onto the lake. Beers are mostly lager styles, including a pale lager, a fairly light bodied bock, and a strong beer called Gran Torobayo. They also have an obligatory IPA for those who aren't tired of that over-tired style.

Daily 12:00 - 00:00

La Casita Restaurante Bariloche

Casita Suiza

One of the best regional restaurants in Bariloche. You also can ask Swiss specialties like fondues, raclettes and pierrades.

La Fonda del Tio

Large restaurant with several dining rooms on two floors. Very popular with waits of over an hour common. Milanesa is the house specialty. Food is good, served in large portions and reasonably priced.

Mon-Sat 12:00 - 15:30 and 20:00 - 00:00, closed Sun·AR$18,000–20,000

La Parrilla de Julián

Also called "El Refugio Del Montañes", this family-owned restaurant has a homey atmosphere (especially compared to the tourist-trap feel of El Boliche de Alberto) that adds to the experience. The meat is very good, you don't have to wait 2 hr to enjoy it, and the location is conveniently on one of the main avenues in Bariloche. However serving sizes are quite small and pricey (AR$200 for a modest 2-person dinner with dessert and no wine)

Los Arrayanes National Park

A forest of rare, orange-colored trees that only grow on a local island (and one in Japan) near Villa la Angostura. There are several cruise boats; the newest (luxurious) ship is called the "Cau Cau". Take the circuit bus out of Bariloche and catch a boat (near the Hotel Llao Llao) and have lunch, hike or bike, and enjoy the afternoon in the forest.

Manush

Brewpub serving large, reasonably priced meals. Casual place with a menu that's heavy on the beef with burgers, steaks, and homemade empanadas stuffed with diced meat.

Mon-Tue 17:00 - 02:30, Wed-Sun 12:30 - 02:30

Mexicano Cafe

Popular Mexican restaurant serving traditional Mexican food with an all-you-can eat taco special. Veggie options available.

Daily 11:30 - 23:30

Morfys

Small sandwich shop that serves delicious food in massive portions. Offers many types of sandwiches and just about any type of topping for them that you can think of for low prices. The owner is very friendly and speaks Spanish, Hebrew, and a little English.

Mon–Wed Fri 08:00–00:00; Thu 11:00–00:00; Sat Sun 09:00–01:00

Museo de la Patagonia

Museum of Patagonia

"Stuffed" native wildlife, pictures, and a great section covering the indigenous pre-Hispanic inhabitants of the region.

Tue-Fri 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00·Entrance on voluntary donation

Roket

Four floors dance club full of light, colors and sounds. Good laser show and nice atmosphere.

Sendero de los Arrayanes

Nice 3 km hike starting close to the Lao Lao golf course. Beautiful views to Lago Moreno.