Porto Alegre
Army-officer-turned-barista Eurico Albrecht maintains an intimate relationship with his coffee producers; as a result, he churns out what is easily POA's…
Must-see nightlife in Rio Grande do Sul
Porto Alegre
This awesomely named bar (a nod to Bukowski) is Cidade Baixa's best. Draft ales (Baldhead, Malvadez, Bardos) and cool cocktails (R$15 to R$28) fuel the…
Gramado
Yes, the 'MF' stands for 'Motherfucker' (we asked!). As if that's not reason enough to pop in, you'll find 50 taps of craft beer here – the most we have…
Porto Alegre
With its 38 taps and 100 international labels by the bottle, this Moinhos de Vento drinking den has won the city's Best Beer List honors every year since…
Gramado
This 15-tap newcomer is run by a couple of welcoming young brewers who are often behind the bar. Their own brews, made in Porto Alegre, are great, and…
Rio Grande do Sul
If you've just crossed the border into Rio Grande do Sul, this upscale pub is the perfect spot to dive into the gaúcho craft beer scene. Twelve taps await…
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…
Porto Alegre
This down-to-earth, almost divey boteco (neighborhood bar) is the epicenter of Rua da República's GLS (Gays, Lesbians and Sympathetics) scene, a great…
Rio Grande do Sul
Count on Santa Catarina brews like Cerveja Coruja, Saint Bier and Barco as well select local suds on the four taps at Santo Ângelo's most intimate bar, a…
Rio Grande do Sul
Yes, this is wine country, but this bar is worth a try for its 15 or so craft beers on draft (many hail from their own brewery). Expect proper pints and…
Porto Alegre
A great little GLS (Gays, Lesbians and Sympathetics) pub where you can drink, eat and dance – a great option if you're not looking for a glamorous…
Rio Grande do Sul
Folks of a certain age will love this ’80s-themed bar with cassette-tape napkin holders, floppy-disc coasters and a very young 'Steven' Jobs on the TV…
Rio Grande do Sul
Du Perau started with ambitions of craft beer grandeur – it once had 55 types of Rio Grande do Sul bottles. Today, friendly Rodrigo's fun, music-themed…
Gramado
This small coffeehouse right on the main drag takes caffeine a tad more seriously then elsewhere. Espresso (R$5) and other drinks are prepared by trained…
Porto Alegre
One of Porto Alegre's most classic cafes, Café do Mercado roasts their own beans and serves a mean espresso (coffee R$5 to R$16.80) in three separate…
