In the heart of San Telmo is El Federal, the oldest bar and restaurant in constant operation in the City. It was opened in 1864 as a warehouse, later it was installed in the current two-story building in the Italianate style, built in the late nineteenth century. The interiors remain original from the beginning of the 20th century, and the coffee is chosen by both the locals and a large number of tourists who visit the historic center of Buenos Aires.
Inside this remarkable coffee, anyone can entertain themselves by looking at old advertisements on its walls, photographs from the 20s and 30s. You can also find old tricycles, vintage bottles of snacks, glass siphons with metal heads and paintings related to characters from the citizen music. On November 25, 2004, El Federal was declared a "Site of Cultural Interest" for witnessing a time in the San Telmo neighborhood.