Things to do in Lapa

Sarau Rio

Beer, drinks & finger food in a lively setting with live music, outdoor seating & graffitied walls.

Bar Ernesto

Brazilian & German dishes, snacks & beer served in a restored townhouse with a relaxed vibe.

Boteco da Garrafa

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

Os Ximenes

Typical local pub with beer, caipirinhas & Brazilian fare like feijoada & dishes from the Northeast.

Arcos da Lapa

18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.

Restaurante Bar Brasil

Historic restaurant founded by Austrians, with kassler, sausages, other German dishes & draft beer.

Cecília Meireles Hall

A venue opened in 1965 by the State Office of Culture to promote chamber music & concertos.

Dida Bar e Restaurante

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

Bar Carioca da Gema

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

Leviano Bar

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

Botequim Vaca Atolada

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

La Bocca Bar & Trattoria

Karaoke Show Bar (Lapa)

Beco do Rato

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

Nova Capela Restaurant & Bar

Eatery evoking old-time Portugal with old photos & images of saints, serving wild boar, lamb & cod.

La Esquina - O bar más fueda da Lapa

Historic mansion setting with live music, where you can chat, eat tapas & drink cocktails & beer.

Pub Kriok

Booze Bar Lapa

A wide selection of craft & draft beer, coxinhas & feijoada in a cosmopolitan townhouse setting.

Circo Voador

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

Passeio Público

This landscaped park dates to the 18th century & features sculptures & tree-shaded paths.