Bar Léo

Rio de Janeiro


A great place to retire after a day of exploring, Bar Léo serves ice-cold brews with just the right amount of froth. The setting on a pretty cobblestone lane makes for great people-watching, particularly in the evening when the neighboring bars spring to life.

It's also a popular lunchtime destination, with meaty daily specials of Brazilian and German fare (oxtail with polenta, feijoada, pork and sauerkraut and the like; mains R$45 to R$65).


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