Energy Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro

Rio is all about letting your hair down, and fun Rio de Janeiro bars and clubs are the perfect spots to lose your inhibitions.

Booze-fuelled foreigners and locals mingle at Ipanema tourist hotspots such as Shenanigans and Emporio, while the legendary Lapa Street Party is packed with partiers at weekends.

At fun Rio de Janeiro clubs such as Rio Scenarium, you can try your hand at a fwe samba steps without fear that snooty onlookers will be casting aspersions - in fact, the locals will be all to happy to help you master the moves.

Pool is another popular pastime in Rio, and upscale pool halls such as Lapa 40 Graus see locals queuing up to hear live music accompanying their game.

Stuffy, over formal bars aside, Rio nightlife virtually guarantees a fun time. And remember, what happens in Rio de Janeiro, stays in Rio de Janeiro.

Shenanigan's Irish Pub

rua Visconde de Pirajá 112 A

Lively Late Night Drinking...
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Lapa 40º–Sinuca & Gafieira

Rua Riachuelo 97

Pool & Bar...
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Rio Scenarium

Rua do Lauradio, 20

THE place to dance samba...
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Lapa Street Party

Rua da Lapa

Lively street party...
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Semente

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Rua Joaquim Silva 138

Live music, lively people...
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Cobal do Leblon

Rua Gilberto Cordoso

Leblon's Hippest Square...
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Bar das Quengas

Avenida Mem de Sá 175
Lapa

A Cheeky Drink in Lapa...
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Emporio

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Rua Maria Quiteria 37, Ipanema

Late night Ipanema option...
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Armazém São Thiago – 'Bar do Gomes'

Rua Áurea 26

One of Rio's most charming bars...
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Sinuca da Lapa

Rua do Riachuelo 44

Where Pool Is Cool...
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