If connecting with someone, making new friends, or simply meeting people is becoming a challenge in these algorithmic times, here’s a list of places and events where you can put your phone away and meet people face-to-face. From bars, specialty coffee shops, brunches, walks through Buenos Aires, or nights out. No matter your age, taste, or budget, this list of ways to meet people has something for everyone.
Guided experiences for all ages, including those over 50
Designed for the over-50s but also featuring events for all ages,@Finder.encuentrosreales offers in-person meetups where the goal is to reconnect through spontaneity, without endless chats or pressure.
It combines exclusive dinners, guided activities, and group dynamics designed to break the ice in a welcoming setting—ideal if you’re going alone for the first time and looking to find a circle of peers in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s perfect for reconnecting and having real conversations. Find them on Instagram at @Finder.encuentrosreales.
Meeting people shouldn’t be a challenge: Group outings for the over-35 generation
“Tira para arriba en grupo” functions as a social community that organizes activities designed exclusively for people over 35 in Buenos Aires and the surrounding area. The idea behind this group is to get together for mixed-gender group outings, recreational gatherings, and weekend experiences at various bars and restaurants in Buenos Aires, as well as on short trips.
Because making friends or having a good time isn’t just for the evening—group outings let you find that spark for friendship and, why not, for something more as well. You can find them on Instagram as @tiraparaarribaengrupo.
A “Friends Tinder” in Palermo
“A Tinder for friends? Yes, but in person.” That’s how Bruni Club defines itself, one of the most popular communities on the youth scene that meets weekly at different spots in Palermo.
- Every Friday, they organize evening gatherings where the idea is to show up, participate in group games, and meet new people.
- It combines free get-togethers, daytime outings, nighttime plans at bars, and activities perfect for shy people.
If you’ve recently moved to Buenos Aires, this is the perfect way to make new friends quickly and have fun doing it. You can find them on Instagram as @bruniclub
Coffee with Strangers: Shared tables and good conversation
One of the simplest ways to meet people in Buenos Aires is Café con Desconocidos: you sign up, go to the selected café, and sit at a table with people you’ve never met before. The idea is that you can order something delicious, sit down, and let the conversation flow naturally. You don’t have to be an expert extrovert; the plan is simply to chat over a cup of coffee to break the ice.
If you like this idea for meeting people in Buenos Aires, you can find them on Instagram at @cafecondesconocidos. They also organize meetups in La Plata and Mar del Plata.
International friendships and encounters with people from other countries in Buenos Aires
BA Social Club organizes lunches, city walks, gatherings in public parks, night outings, and themed parties to bring together locals and foreigners so that, in addition to making friends and meeting people, you can also practice another language. They organize outings and events frequently, so all you have to do is follow their event calendar on Instagram @basocialclub
Brunches and walks without digital filters
The philosophy of@socializar.ok on Instagram is very simple: turn off your screens and dating apps to reconnect with real-world chemistry, without everything necessarily having to be romantic. That’s why the outings are so varied, ranging from brunch to a walk or even a party. The goal is to create an open space where new friendships, dates, or casual connections can all emerge.
A screen-free Tinder at a bar in Palermo: Salsa, karaoke, and a party
If you love to dance and would like to meet someone with the goal of going out and something more romantic, you can break the ice by dancing at the Poco Floro Bar. Admission usually includes drinks, ice-breaking activities, live salsa lessons, karaoke, and a party until the early hours of the morning.
📍 Where: Cnel. Niceto Vega 4959, Palermo.