Pub Quiz Nights, British Sports and Expat Social Events in Buenos Aires
Where to find pub quizzes, watch Premier League football, and attend British social events in Buenos Aires: the pubs, the clubs, and the community calendar.
Rosie CarterWriter · Palermo, Buenos Aires
There are moments when you need to be in a room full of British people shouting at a television. This is not cultural regression. It is emotional maintenance. Buenos Aires provides.
Pub quiz nights
The Shamrock (Rodríguez Peña 1220, Recoleta) — Thursday night pub quiz, the longest-running English-language quiz in BA. Teams of 4-6. Arrive by 8 PM to get a table. The quiz master is Irish, the questions are British, and the beer is Argentine craft. Entry: free, buy drinks.
Druid In (Reconquista 1040, Microcentro) — occasional quiz nights, usually the last Wednesday of the month. Smaller, more intimate. Good Guinness. The crowd is a mix of British, Irish, and Australian.
Sugar (Costa Rica 4619, Palermo) — monthly quiz nights hosted by the BA Brits community. More structured, more competitive, occasional prizes. Check the BA Brits WhatsApp group for dates.
The Temple Bar (Marcelo T. de Alvear 924, Retiro) — sporadic quiz nights, mainly around holidays (Christmas quiz, Easter quiz). Worth checking their Instagram.
Watching sports
Premier League
Every Saturday and Sunday, multiple Buenos Aires venues show Premier League matches. Argentine kick-off times are favourable: 3 PM UK = 11 AM or 12 PM Argentina depending on daylight saving.
Best venues:
- The Shamrock — multiple screens, good atmosphere, open from 10 AM on matchdays
- Druid In — Premier League every weekend, Champions League midweek
- Sugar — the Palermo sports bar with the most screens
- Cervecería Antares (multiple locations) — craft beer + big screens
- Temple Bar — reliable for major matches
Six Nations and Autumn Internationals
Rugby is big in Argentina. The Shamrock and Druid In show all Six Nations matches. The atmosphere during England vs. any southern hemisphere team is genuinely electric because Argentine rugby fans will be cheering the opposition.
Cricket
Not shown in any pub, but the Buenos Aires Cricket Club streams major tests and The Ashes for members. See our cricket and rugby guide.
The Ashes, Wimbledon, Open golf
Niche events are harder to find on pub screens. The Shamrock usually accommodates requests for major British sporting events if you ask the owner. Otherwise, VPN + iPlayer or Sky Go from your flat.
British community events
St. George's Day dinner (April) — organised by the Anglo-Argentine community. Formal, ticketed. A good networking event for new arrivals.
King's Birthday celebration (June) — hosted by the British Embassy. Garden party with Pimm's. Register on the Embassy mailing list.
Christmas drinks (December) — multiple groups organise festive events: BA Brits, the school communities, the rugby clubs.
Burns Night (January) — the Scottish community in BA holds an annual Burns Supper at St. Andrew's Scots School. Haggis, whisky, and pipers. Open to all.
Monthly social — the BA Brits WhatsApp organises monthly pub meetups, park gatherings, restaurant outings, and cultural events. The most active social calendar for new arrivals.
The clubs
Hurlingham Club — the grand old Anglo-Argentine sporting club. Golf, cricket, polo, rugby, tennis, swimming. Membership is expensive (USD 1,000-5,000/year) but gives access to a community that has existed since 1888.
Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club (BACRC) — sports and socialising. More accessible than Hurlingham. See our cricket and rugby guide.
British Arts Centre (BAC) — film screenings, literary events, theatre in English. Low-key, welcoming, culturally rich.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Premier League in Buenos Aires?
The Shamrock (Recoleta), Druid In (Microcentro), Sugar (Palermo), Temple Bar (Retiro), and most Cervecería Antares locations. UK 3 PM kick-offs are 11 AM-12 PM in Argentina.
Are there pub quizzes in Buenos Aires?
Yes. The Shamrock has a weekly Thursday quiz, Druid In monthly, and BA Brits organise occasional quizzes at Sugar in Palermo.
How do I find British social events?
Join the BA Brits WhatsApp group, register on the British Embassy mailing list, and follow The Shamrock and British Arts Centre on social media. Monthly events are regular.
Is there a British club I can join?
Hurlingham Club (polo, cricket, golf), BACRC (rugby, cricket), and British Arts Centre (cultural events). Hurlingham is the most prestigious; BAC is the most accessible.
Sources & Links
Further reading — legal & visa
We cover the lifestyle side. When it comes to visas, residency, and the paperwork — these guides from Lucero Legal are the most thorough we've found.
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