Rio de Janeiro bars are lively places, where the beer and conversation flow, and spontaneous music and dancing are always a possibility.
Late opening hours mean that it's possible to hang out at Rio de Janeiro bars at any hour of the day or night, and cariocas will always press you to enjoy 'mais uma'- one more.
Rio de Janeiro is famous for its botecos - casual bar/restaurants - and bar snacks are an integral part of the Rio drinking experience. A great example of the Brazilian boteco is Bar do Gomes, in Santa Teresa, where the locals gather to eat, drink and make merry on Friday and Saturday nights.
Visitors looking for something a little more sophisticated won't be disappointed either, there are romantic spots dotted around the Zona Sul, with Bar do Copa, at Copacabana Palace, and the chic Bar d'Hotel both being favourite haunts of Rio's rich and famous.
Rua Áurea 26
One of Rio's most charming bars...
Avenida Delfim Moreira 696
Beautiful Views, Beautiful People...
Avenida Atlântica, 1702
Copacabana Palace Hotel
Copacabana's Hottest Hangout...
Praia da Ipanema
Drinks on the Beach...
Rua da Carioca, 39
Centro
Established in 1887...
115 Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno
Late night drinking den...
Praia da Copacabana
Beers By the Beach...
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva 1166
Leblon
Beach, Bar & Booze...
Rua Pascoal Carlos Magno, 99
Good Food, Lively Atmosphere...
Rua Gilberto Cordoso
Leblon's Hippest Square...