THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro

🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro

• Bar Urca — A neighbourhood bar on the water where locals bring beers to the sea wall at sunset.
• Jobi — A beloved Leblon boteco famous for fried cod balls, cold beer and late-night crowds.
• Bip Bip — A tiny Copacabana bar famous for live samba played on small instruments.
• Astros — A laid-back bar in Leblon with craft beer and a local crowd.
• The Lord Jim Pub — An English-style pub in Ipanema with beers and pub grub.
• Pavão Azul — A classic Copacabana boteco known for cod fritters and cold beer.
• Academia da Cachaça — A bar and restaurant in Leblon dedicated to the national spirit, cachaça.
• Santo Scenarium — A bar and restaurant in Lapa with live samba and antique décor.
• Rio Scenarium — A multi-level samba and antiques bar in Lapa with live music.
• Carioca da Gema — A Lapa bar known for live samba and a dance floor.
• Boca do Vento — A bar with panoramic views of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf.
• Bar do Mineiro — A classic Santa Teresa bar famous for bean stew and cachaça.
• Antigua & Barbuda — A beachfront bar and restaurant in Copacabana with cocktails.
• Casa da Matriz — An indie bar in Botafogo with rock, pop and themed parties.
• Saturnino — A bar and restaurant in Leblon with burgers, beers and a young crowd.
• Boteco 212 — A casual boteco in Ipanema serving Brazilian bar food and cold drinks.
• Venga Chiringuito — A beachfront bar on Praia do Pepê with cocktails and music.
• Bar do Adão — A local boteco in Ipanema famous for pasteis and cold beer.
• Canastra — A wine and cheese bar in Ipanema with a relaxed atmosphere.