Santa Teresa & Lapa
A gorgeous multilevel garden with fairy lights is the centerpiece of this charming cocktail bar. Beautifully conceived cocktails (around R$30) showcase…
Must-see nightlife in Santa Teresa & Lapa
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This excellent family-run cafe provides true ‘farm to cup’ service. Several kinds of coffee (all grown on the family farm in Minas Gerais) are roasted on…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This stylish bar with outdoor seating has lovely views over the city (looking north). You can enjoy decadent cocktails (including a caipirinha made with…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
For an authentic samba experience, head to this simple, brightly lit, tile-covered eating and drinking den. You'll find a samba de roda (table with samba…
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…
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…
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 …
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Near the entrance to Mem de Sá, the Leviano Bar is part of a new crop of slightly more upscale drinking and dance spots. Watch the passing people parade –…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Going strong since the 1980s, Buraco da Lacraia always makes for a riotous night out. You’ll find glamorous and trashy visitors, bizarre drag shows,…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This ancient rough diamond of a bar is tucked away on a backstreet. Floor-to-ceiling shelves are crammed with dusty old bottles of cachaça (high-proof…
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…
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…
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…
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-…
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…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
A short stroll from Largo do Guimarães, this lively spot serves up cold beers and German-inspired snacks and sandwiches.
