Rio de Janeiro
Tucked away on an otherwise quiet backstreet, Bar 1928 specializes in cocktails and superior bar food. The street-side veranda gets packed early on…
Must-see nightlife in Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro
CoLAB is one of Botafogo’s increasing number of lively bar/restaurants attracting a predominantly young crowd with a combination of international cuisine,…
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Rio de Janeiro
WineHouse is a stylish yet unpretentious wine bar – a welcome break from Rio’s traditionally expensive and starchy wine-drinking scene. A blackboard lists…
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Rio de Janeiro
Helping to lead Rio's craft-beer revolution, Hocus Pocus opened this beer hall in 2016 to provide its fans with easy access to its brews. There are over a…
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Rio de Janeiro
This creative space is equal parts bar, art gallery and independent bookseller (and indie publishing house). There’s always something afoot in the…
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Rio de Janeiro
This much-loved neighborhood bar and restaurant has a marvelous setting near Urca’s bayside waterfront. At night, young and old crowd along the seaside…
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Rio de Janeiro
This cozy little bar is one of the highlights of the growing oasis of drinking dens in the otherwise drab neighborhood of Praça da Bandeira. While the…
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Rio de Janeiro
In the uppermost reaches of the Babilônia favela, Estrelas da Babilônia has a picturesque open-air setting with an unrivaled view of the mountains and sea…
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Rio de Janeiro
Though it's tricky to find, and it has all the charm of a department store, Curto Cafe shouldn't be missed if you're a coffee fan. Staff prepare excellent…
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Rio de Janeiro
This beer-lover’s paradise offers 30 draft beers on rotation – more than any other bar in Rio – many of which are locally brewed. The English-speaking…
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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…
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Rio de Janeiro
You'll find Copacabana's best coffee inside this roomy and atmospheric coffeehouse – part of a chain. You select your beans and your preferred method of…
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Rio de Janeiro
A hip little spot with furniture and fixtures made of recycled products, Bodega stocks an impressive array of craft beer from near and far (including Rio…
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Rio de Janeiro
A Copacabana classic, Pavão Azul is a simple open-sided bar where huge crowds gather on the sidewalk out front to drink ice-cold chope (draft beer) and…
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Rio de Janeiro
Going strong since 1946, this Barra classic serves some of Rio's best batidas (icy cocktails of cachaça and fruit juice). On weekends there's often live…
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Rio de Janeiro
This standing-only coffee counter serves one of the most authentic cafezinhos (small cup of black Brazilian coffee) in town. Drinkers exchange R$2 at the…
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Rio de Janeiro
The best place for a coffee or a microbrew in the Forte de Copacabana, this outdoor cafe serves a fine array of craft beers from Rio (Hocus Pocus, Three…
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Rio de Janeiro
Easy to spot by its bright amarelo (yellow) awning, Amarelinho has a splendid setting on the Praça Floriano, with the Theatro Municipal in the background…
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Rio de Janeiro
More bottle shop than bar, this friendly space is nevertheless a must-visit for any self-respecting beer lover. You'll find an impressive selection of…
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Rio de Janeiro
On a lively street sprinkled with bars, this boxy, wood-lined space has a tiny outdoor patio that makes a peaceful spot for sampling appetizers such as…
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Rio de Janeiro
Paying homage to the eponymous bohemian American writer, this club has a downstairs dance floor and bar, and an upstairs level for live bands playing rock…
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Rio de Janeiro
One of the top beer bars in Copacabana, Escondido has a rotating selection of microbrews such as American pale ales (IPAs), stouts and ciders, including…
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Rio de Janeiro
Vintage film posters and the odd Star Wars figurine adorn the old stone walls at this atmospherically lit space at the north end of Centro. The after-work…
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Rio de Janeiro
With a peaceful beachfront location, this casual, breezy bar is a relaxing and largely local spot to enjoy a draft or a filling meal. Like the other…
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Rio de Janeiro
Mud Bug is a buzzing, warmly lit sports bar that has a rustic, all-wood interior where cariocas and foreigners mingle over football games, bar bites and a…
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Rio de Janeiro
Atop Pão de Açúcar, the handsomely designed Clássico Beach Club serves excellent cocktails, which go down nicely with the satisfying appetizers (ceviche,…
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Rio de Janeiro
Yet another reason why Botafogo may be surpassing Ipanema in the cool factor these days, this always buzzing rock-and-roll-loving bar and bistro serves…
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Rio de Janeiro
When you need a break from upmarket drinking and dining, head to Fuska 2.0, a hole-in-the-wall gathering space where a fun crowd gathers at tables on the…
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Rio de Janeiro
Rio's best gay dance club has a spacious dance floor, excellent DJs and lots of go-go dancers. Saturday nights are when the big parties are held. On other…
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Rio de Janeiro
Calavera is one of the newest gastropubs to open in Humaitá. You’ll find creative snacks (including outstanding burgers), craft beer and a hipster-leaning…
Rio de Janeiro
With a vaguely professorial air, this wood-lined cafe and bookshop is best known for its cachaça (sugarcane alcohol) menu, which includes more than 100…
Rio de Janeiro
One of many open-air venues in the Cobal, Espírito do Chopp fills up its plastic tables most nights with a festive, low-key crowd. The beer flows in…
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Rio de Janeiro
Hordes of young drinkers spill out onto the sidewalks around Alice Bar, merging with the crowds from nearby bars to make this one of the liveliest spots…
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Rio de Janeiro
Perfectly positioned, this open-air bar and eatery looks out on wide Av Atlântica, with the beach in the background. Owing to its breezy location, it…
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Rio de Janeiro
Hidden in a narrow lane leading off Praça XV (Quinze) de Novembro, this place is one of many popular open-sided drinking spots tucked into Rio's old…
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Rio de Janeiro
Cariocas have found creative ways to spend a summer evening while the economic crisis still grips the city – namely stopping by well-positioned snack bars…
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Rio de Janeiro
Artwork lines this space in Botafogo. With numerous rooms to explore (lounge, screening room, dance floors), this old mansion embodies the creative side…
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Rio de Janeiro
One for the rock-lovers, Toca Raul has live bands at weekends (typically from 8pm Friday and Saturday; check the Facebook page for the latest schedule)…
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Rio de Janeiro
Part of a new breed of coffeehouses sprouting up across Rio, Grão Raro (which means 'rare bean') has high-quality roasts, prepared to your liking …
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Rio de Janeiro
A hole-in-the-wall drinkery that has a winning combination of burgers (R$28 to R$33) and beers, the Bar Surfshop draws a lively crowd on sunny days. As…
