Pernambuco
Also a small and very eclectic general store, this wonderful little bar serves ice-cold bottled beer, shots of cachaça (potent sugarcane liquor) and great…
Must-see nightlife in Pernambuco
Fernando de Noronha
Noronha's only real beach barraca has a fabulous setting beneath a couple of palms, with Morro do Pico towering behind. It serves good food, too.
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…
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…
Recife
The most happening of several bistros in this middle section of Boa Viagem, Alphaiate is a bit hectic for a meal but is a good place for a drink. It has…
Recife
Recife’s best gay (and GLS – Gay, Lesbian and Sympathetics) club has multiple spaces, from its main DJ-ruled 'NY Street' dance area to an outdoor area…
Fernando de Noronha
The famous open-air 'Dog Bar' is the hub – in fact the only locale – of Noronha nightlife. It's busy every night but really packed from Thursdays through…
Pernambuco
During the week this bar/restaurant in an elegant older building with dark wood ceilings and a large balcony out the back just opens for lunch but the…
Recife
Frequented by students, journalists and a generally bohemian crowd, Burburinho is nicer inside than it appears and usually has regular live music – mainly…
Pernambuco
Though there's nothing remarkable about it other than its simplicity, this corner hot spot across from the tourist office draws locals in droves day and…
Recife
UK Pub is a fairly posh lounge that draws a sexy crowd for imported beers plus varied live bands and DJs. Despite the name it's mostly Brazilian music –…
Recife
An upscale, beach-facing boteco (small open-air bar) that pulls a crowd on most nights. The breezy dining area serves as a decadent drinking den, and you…
Recife
This modern dining and harborside entertainment complex next to Marco Zero houses a series of bright and inviting cafes, restaurants and bars that come…
