Ideal (La)

Description:

• Visited by tourists and nostalgic 'Porteños' (people from Buenos Aires) alike, this establishment keeps alive the ritual of tea with cakes. The furniture carries its trademark carved fleur de lis from the turn of the century. Original pieces such as the Czech armchairs, French chandeliers, Italian stained glass and Slovenian columns are still present. The place has a permanent melancholic clientele, with a preference for spacious and classic rooms. The first floor is a dance area, where on Thursday afternoons experienced dancers, tourists and students gather for tango lessons or simply to dance.
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