Ipanema & Leblon
This small and cozy pub has more than 300 brew varieties, with labels from across Europe, the US, Australia and beyond. If you've been to the original…
Must-see nightlife in Rio de Janeiro
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)…
Ipanema & Leblon
Wood's gathers a young, attractive crowd, who sip brightly colored elixirs amid disco lights while mingling on the dance floor. A mix of DJs and bands…
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 …
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…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of Ipanema's favorite spots for a dose of fresh-squeezed vitamins, this juice bar facing the Praça NS da Paz has dozens of flavors (juices R$12). You…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Small but charming Goya-Beira is one of Santa Teresa's treasures, and has a peaceful view onto Largo das Neves. Owner Rose Guerra prepares intriguing…
Rio de Janeiro
Amid the bars and eateries of Baixo Copa, casual Vizinhando is a good anytime spot that serves ice-cold beers and loads of good sharing appetizers, plus…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Antônio's has lots of old-school charm with its hanging lamps, wrought-iron trim and simple wooden tables. There are a few seats on the sidewalk for…
Ipanema & Leblon
Barthodomeu is a friendly, open-sided bar that has boteco charm. It has wooden tables, minimal decor and waiters that bustle about under trays of chope …
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Tucked down a lane a few blocks from the mayhem of Lapa, unpretentious Bar da Nalva is a low-key meeting spot by day (with good-value set lunches) and a…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of the pillars of Baixo Leblon, this popular drinking spot serves lousy pizza, but that hasn't stopped patrons from packing it out at all hours of the…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This popular four-story beer house has lots of nooks and crannies where you can while away the night over ice-cold drafts and tasty appetizers. The 20-…
Rio de Janeiro
This subterranean club is hidden under a shopping center near the metro station. Good DJs spin everything from funk to glam rock, and the crowd here is…
Rio de Janeiro
One of Rio’s top happy-hour scenes, Ovelha Negra draws a mostly local crowd who come for the lively conversation and the 40 varieties of champagne and…
Rio de Janeiro
The trendy favorite in town, with DJs spinning amid an audiovisual assault in the space of a former TV station. The cover charge is R$15 to R$50.
Rio de Janeiro
A neighborhood crowd gathers over chope (draft beer) and salgados (snacks) in the evenings at this low-key spot.
Rio de Janeiro
Inaugurated in 1887, this saloon and dining spot serves refreshing brews, with sausages and other filling snacks to match.
Rio de Janeiro
In a lively stretch of Botafogo, O Plebeu is a welcoming, open-sided two-story bar with tables spilling onto the sidewalk and a 2nd-floor balcony…
Flamengo & Around
On a lively stretch of Rua Alice, the Bar do Serafim is a simple, convivial boteco serving tasty Portuguese appetizers and plenty of chope (draft beer)…
Rio de Janeiro
Set in a restored colonial building near Praça Mauá, Jazz In draws a buzzing crowd that mingles among the art-covered walls, sipping bubbly (champagne and…
Ipanema & Leblon
Leblon's flower-and-produce market is home to this popular outdoor bar hidden on the large back terrace. It draws groups of friends and young families,…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Directly above the Largo do Guimarães bonde (streetcar) stop, this bookstore and cafe has shaded outdoor tables that make for a fine break. The cafe is up…
Rio de Janeiro
A large food market in Humaitá, the Cobal transforms into a festive nightspot when the sun goes down, complete with open-air eating and drinking.
Santa Teresa & Lapa
A short stroll from Largo do Guimarães, this lively spot serves up cold beers and German-inspired snacks and sandwiches.
