São Paulo
One of Sampa's most consistently great bars, this Rio-style boteco is an always-dependent Pinehiros staple for ice cold and perfectly creamy chope (draft…
Must-see nightlife in Brazil
São Paulo
It's no secret Brazil is a beer country, so what's an oenophile to do? Bardega is one of the few wine bars in the city, where a wine-curious crowd sips…
Santa Catarina
Lagoa da Conceição's former Food Truck Parking Lot got a swift makeover in 2018 by local craft beer empire Layback Beer with Brazilian skateboarding…
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…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
Overlooking the Jockey Club Brasileiro, this sprawling open-air bar and party space is a wonderful mess of rustic wooden structures, thatch-roofed bars…
Porto Alegre
Perro Libre, one of the South's top breweries, doesn't actually brew here, but this modern, industrial-chic bar inside Casa Prado pumps its fresh cerveja…
Recife
Swarming with interesting people since 1984, this rambunctious boteco (small open-air bar) fills a breezy open-air shopping plaza in Boa Viagem. Some of…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Although the sign says 'Armazém do São Thiago,' everyone calls this place Bar do Gomes. Regardless, this atmospheric drinking den with its old photographs…
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…
São Paulo
A Diageo World Class top finalist shakes and stirs the top-end mixology at this millennial haunt without the sort of prices that could drive one to drink …
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…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
Lovers of good coffee and cycling unite at this artfully designed space tucked away in Jardim Botânico. The roasted beans are prepared as you prefer …
São Paulo
Hobnob with a high-brow crowd at this trendy cocktail bar on the rooftop of the five-star Hotel Tivoli Mofarrej. The rectangular bar with hovering retro…
São Paulo
Named after a common São Paulo sight (neighborhood security watch huts that pepper fancier residential districts), Guarita ('Guardhouse') is the…
Ipanema & Leblon
During its first incarnation, this small, open-sided bar was called the Bar Veloso. Its name and anonymity disappeared once two scruffy young regulars –…
São Paulo
Crowds spill up and down the sidewalk at this intimate walk-up nanobrewery in Pompeia. The 12 oft-changing taps offer a fair share of more experimental…
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…
Flamengo & Around
Dedicated to the great beers of the world, this cozy drinking den serves some 80 labels: Belgian beers, such as Duvel and Deus; German labels, including…
São Paulo
Classic and forgotten cocktails mixed with the methodicalness of art restoration in a distinctly un-Brazilian setup. It's a novel, actual belly-up-to type…
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…
São Paulo
The bola da vez (hip choice of the moment) of São Paulo's gay clubbing scene, Jerome ensures an otherwise quiet Higienópolis street flanking a cemetery…
Jericoacoara
Sitting on prime corner real estate across from the main square, this is easily Jeri's most atmospheric drinking spot. Rustic wooden seating is arranged…
Brasília
This Brasília institution has a massive outdoor patio packed with an edgier crowd than most. It’s a GLS point (the clever Brazilian acronym for gays,…
Jericoacoara
If you'd like a stiff drink without a soundtrack, this cute, tiny bar specializes in Brazil's national firewater, cachaça. There are around 90 labels,…
Recife
Tucked away in the back of the artsy Galeria Joana D'Arc, this boxy bar and beer garden gets the balance right: a smart, industrial-chic atmosphere…
Pernambuco
If drinking in historic places is your thing, head down to this bar on Praça João Alfredo, set in a lovely old building that is one of the best examples…
Fernando de Noronha
The fanciest of Noronha's bars, Bar do Meio is set on the headland that divides Praia do Meio and Praia da Conceição. It adds a touch of Ibiza to the…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Though unimaginatively named, the Booze Bar deserves high marks for bringing quality beer to Lapa. You'll find nearly a dozen intriguing microbrews on…
Ipanema & Leblon
An icon in Leblon, Belmonte always draws huge crowds: it's pretty much a massive street party every night, with beer-drinking revelers spilling onto the…
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…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Just past the Arcos da Lapa and tucked inside a building covered with an enormous mural, this place is hard to miss. There's live music – samba and forró …
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…
São Paulo
Unsigned and built around a massive concrete support pillar of Edifício Copan, this 13-seat cocktail bar has brought a new level of mixology to downtown…
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…
Ipanema & Leblon
A favorite since 1956, Jobi has served a lot of beer in its day, and its popularity hasn't waned. The unadorned botequim (bar with table service) still…
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…
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…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
Colorful Bar do Horto is one of Jardim Botânico's most charming bars. The decor is festive and kitsch: walls covered with shimmering fabric and an…
Ipanema & Leblon
Barzin is a popular spot for post-beach drinks; its open-sided ground-floor bar fills with animated chatter at all hours. Upstairs you can catch a…
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…
