Must-see nightlife in Bahia

  • Portaló Bar & Restaurante

    Morro de São Paulo

    This hotel's terrace is the place to be at sunset for glorious views over the harbor, a DJ-spun soundtrack and festive drinks served with the flourish of…

  • Pereira

    Salvador

    Up a staircase from the seaside road that curves around the tip of Barra, Pereira is a stylish restaurant and wine bar. Excellent chope (draft beer) is on…

  • O Cravinho

    Salvador

    This friendly neighborhood bar specializes in flavored shots of cachaça (sugarcane alcohol), including its trademark clove-infused variety. Decorated with…

  • Barra Beer Conveniências

    Bahia

    Barra Beer offers a nice reprieve from the beachy cocktail-soaked nightlife in Barra Grande. It has an exciting selection of craft beers – everything from…

  • Ilha dos Aquários

    Porto Seguro

    Ilha dos Aquários is traditionally a good party, probably because of the novelty of the aquariums and its river-island setting (reachable by boats from…

  • Casa do Amarelindo Bar

    Salvador

    The chic tropical-style bar at the lovely Pelô Bistrô at Casa do Amarelindo is the ideal spot for a nightcap; better still is the panoramic terrace where…

  • Café Espresso Cappuccino

    Morro de São Paulo

    Keep your eyes peeled for this modern coffee shop on the bend right before the main road turns down to the beach. It serves strong espresso drinks and a…

  • Mar e Mel

    Bahia

    This is the place to hear (and dance to) live forró three nights a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9pm). There’s a spacious wooden deck and…

  • Coffee Bar

    Bahia

    Drop into the aptly named Coffee Bar for a cappuccino in the morning or unique iced coffee after a long day at the beach. They also serve simple breakfast…

  • Beco dos Artistas

    Salvador

    Art mavens and a young, queer-friendly crowd flock to Beco dos Artistas, a small alley with several bars and a nightclub. Take a taxi and enter from Rua…

  • Bar Souza

    Bahia

    Located inland near where the buses let off, Bar Souza is the rowdier cousin to Souza Bar on the beach. Come on the weekends to hear live music.

  • Póstudo

    Salvador

    This perpetually cool bar and restaurant, right in the middle of the Rio Vermelho nightlife action, has ocean views and a long drink menu.

  • Tôa-Tôa

    Porto Seguro

    If you're really looking to chill out try this 'leisure complex' on the beach north of Porto Seguro.

  • San Sebastian

    Salvador

    A sleek, three-floor, LGBT-friendly nightclub.

  • Morocha Club

    Bahia

    In town, Morocha is ground zero for nightlife, particularly in summer and around Carnaval. This popular local hangout and restaurant serving pizza, steaks…

  • Odoyá

    Salvador

    Drinks are standard, and you’ll have to deal with an endless stream of panhandlers sitting at these outdoor tables, but the views at night – several…

  • Baiana’s Point

    Bahia

    Perched on scenic stilts over the river, this restaurant makes a great setting for an early-evening drink – if you can get anyone to serve you (service is…

  • Barramares

    Porto Seguro

    The major beach clubs all put on weekly nighttime luaus (parties); the one at Barramares is the most stunning. It’s about 6km north of town.

  • Bar do Reggae

    Bahia

    On warm evenings, everyone and his brother is sitting at these sidewalk tables, drinking beer and enjoying a starlit view of the river.

  • Dona Café

    Bahia

    A pretty coffee stand with a few tables on the main square across from the cathedral. Hours can be a bit unpredictable.

  • Bar e Restaurante Piscinas

    Morro de São Paulo

    Head over to this beach bar on secluded Quarta Praia to have some cocktails or beers while the waves lap at your feet.