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…
Must-see nightlife in Bahia
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…
Salvador
This friendly neighborhood bar specializes in flavored shots of cachaça (sugarcane alcohol), including its trademark clove-infused variety. Decorated with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Porto Seguro
If you're really looking to chill out try this 'leisure complex' on the beach north of Porto Seguro.
Bahia
In town, Morocha is ground zero for nightlife, particularly in summer and around Carnaval. This popular local hangout and restaurant serving pizza, steaks…
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…
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…
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.
Bahia
On warm evenings, everyone and his brother is sitting at these sidewalk tables, drinking beer and enjoying a starlit view of the river.
Bahia
A pretty coffee stand with a few tables on the main square across from the cathedral. Hours can be a bit unpredictable.
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.
