Bars & Pubs in Rio de Janeiro

Botequim Vaca Atolada

Colorful pub with a lively, upbeat vibe serving snacks & draft beer, with old-school samba at night.

Circo Voador

Popular outdoor venue for live music & cultural events, with views of the Carioca Aqueduct.

Os Imortais Bar

This modern bar serves imported & draft beers, as well as appetizers, with soccer always on the TV.

Praia Skol - Copacabana

Casual hangout for cocktails & bar bites in an open-air setup with outdoor seats facing the beach.

Buxixo Choperia

Vibrant bar with a large, covered terrace offering casual grub & beers, plus happy-hour specials.

Bambina - Sarreufa Club

The Boua Kitchen Bar

This intimate pub offers an array of dishes, burgers, imported beers & homemade draft beer.

Boteco da Garrafa

Laid-back renovated mansion serving Brazilian snacks & a selection of domestic & imported beer.

Leviano Bar

Samba, forró, acrobatic shows & more in a restored mansion serving cocktails & imported beer.

Bar Carioca da Gema

Bar & traditional pizzeria in an old mansion where you can listen to live samba & choro at night.

Explorer Bar

Hotel bar with a leafy terrace, offering international cuisine & cocktails, plus breakfast.

Boteco Belmonte

This casual, laid-back chain of bars is known for its draft beer & open-faced patties.

Bar Bukowski

Famous Rio rock bar located in a historic mansion, with a garden, vinyl record collection & hookahs.

Beco do Rato

Samba, choro, poetry & films shown on a big screen, at a festive meet-up spot that serves pub food.

Bar e Restaurante Urca

A classic restaurant in an iconic location overlooking the bay, serving fish & crab cakes with beer.

Casa Paladino

Omelettes, club sandwiches, frittatas & beer in a historic bar with the original shelving from 1906.

Dida Bar e Restaurante

Specialty beers & snacks, like stuffed sweet-potato fries, in a cozy, rustic restaurant.

Bar Bracarense

Bar offering outdoor seating & a menu that features classic Brazilian pub food & local dishes.

Cine Botequim

This cozy, funky, retro space has beer & finger food plus movies made by filmmakers & film students.

Clássico de Copa

Laid-back spot featuring 30+ types of beer, snacks & grilled meats, with balconies on two floors.