Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro

28 tips by 5 locals

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14 Bars

9 Nightclubs

6 Tours & Activities

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One of the best sunsets in the city

Bar Urca

by Vinicius

Burger and beer

Comuna

by Marina

Traditional samba in Rio

Samba do Trabalhador

by Giovana

Best Feijoada in Santa Teresa!

Bar do Mineiro

by Giovana

Nightclubs

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Themed Parties

Palaphita Gávea

by Marina

It's only rock'n'roll but we like It. :)

Bukowski

by Marina

Concert Venue

Circo Voador

by Marina

Electronic music

Fosfobox

by Marina

Bar Urca

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By Vinicius

One of the best sunsets in the city

Bar Urca

It is traditional in Rio to go there after a day in the beach - Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are nearby neighborhoods - to see the sunset. The costumers like to sit on the short wall across the street, where the waiters can serve chopps (Brazilian kind of light beers, very popular) and food. Bar Urca is ver known for its seafood dishes. Read more ›

by Vinicius

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Palaphita Gávea

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By Marina

Themed Parties

Palaphita Gávea

These party-place-bar restaurant attracts a young crowd at night. It does serve decent food but it’s best to come for the DJ’s and some of the trendiest parties in the city. The space is large, the music eclectic and it’s right next to Baixo Gávea, our favorite happy hour spot. Read more ›

by Marina

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Samba do Trabalhador

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By Giovana

Traditional samba in Rio

Samba do Trabalhador

This is a very traditional and roots samba. It's known as the 'worker' samba because it happens on mondays. Starting at 17h and ending by ten, here you will see the true brazilian spirit of celebration, even on Monday! They have on saturdays too now and it's always crowded and with amazing energy! Read more ›

by Giovana

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Comuna

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By Marina

Burger and beer

Comuna

Comuna is a night spot in RJ, with parties, Djs, expositions, and people getting together to have some beer. They also serve the best burger in town. Fresh food, home made bread, and beautiful hamburgers. It's always packed and it's a great place to go during weekdays. Read more ›

by Marina

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Academia da Cachaça

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By Marina

Cheers!

Academia da Cachaça

Cachaça is the national beverage, though brazillians are nice beer drinkers to - 8th in the world rank as it concerns. And cachaça is made all over a large number of places in Brazil, which means a lot of producers and varieties. Academia da Cachaça is the place to find hundreds of the best ones and to apreciate its signature drink: THE caipirinha. Read more ›

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Circo Voador

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By Marina

Concert Venue

Circo Voador

It's a amazing place for concerts in the city: the buzzing vibe, the good value and the wide range of live music from indie rock to Brazilian bands make it the favorite spot of many in-the-know locals. Last but not least: We just love outdoor places! Read more ›

by Marina

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Dine with Locals in Rio de Janeiro

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Tired of the same old restaurants? How about having a private dinner with locals? Join us for an unforgettable experience!

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50 USD

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Spanish

Bukowski

Nightlife 3 0

By Marina

It's only rock'n'roll but we like It. :)

Bukowski

One of the good rock places in Rio. If you’re not into electronic music and want to go out to dance, that’s your place. An underground nightclub with lots of rock n roll, beer and beautiful people. Locals will always meet someone they already know there. Read more ›

by Marina

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Bar do Mineiro

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By Giovana

Best Feijoada in Santa Teresa!

Bar do Mineiro

Bar do Mineiro is a very traditional bar in Santa Teresa. It's very famous and known for its feijoada (brazilian bean and meat dish) and the bean pastel. There is a very bohemian atmosphere and a cool and antique vibe. It's where everybody in Santa Teresa goes to have a beer at night and enjoy a delicious food on sunday! Read more ›

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Samba at Arco dos Telles

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By Giovana

best samba in town!

Samba at Arco dos Telles

The best samba group in Rio plays here, they are known as Samba de Lei. They used to play in Pedra do Sal till it gets too popular and of course, crowded. So, they moved to this place, Arco dos Telles and it was an amazing choice! Arco dos Telles is a beautiful and historic place in Rio and it's in downtown, so pretty much close to everything. Read more ›

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Fosfobox

Nightlife 2 0

By Marina

Electronic music

Fosfobox

One of the few places in Rio where the party-hardy locals -who take their electro very seriously- go. This little subterranean club is a popular spot with a wide range of parties that goes late into the night or even daylight hours. Read more ›

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Canastra Bar

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By Marina

Boteco Chic

Canastra Bar

Hidden in Jangadeiro Street, this new little bar is a great surprise. Just across Praca General Osorio square with those tourist traps, Canastra offers a cozy atmosphere and a non-fried menu that includes Canastra cheese (a regional kind of cheese made in Minas Gerais) and charcuterie platters. Read more ›

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Caverna

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By Marina

Drinks & Rock'n'Roll

Caverna

"Highway to hell" declares the neon at this brand new resto-bar. Born to be a rock hotspot in town, Caverna is a cool-place-to-go in Botafogo. Set in a quiet residential street, it's packed almost every night with locals attracted by the stylish decor, loud music, burgers and inventive drinks. Read more ›

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Pavão Azul

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By Marina

Copacabana’s true gem

Pavão Azul

What more could you want in a bar than ice-cold beer, good food and friendly service? Good, because the place is not big or comfortable at all. But who cares? We just love our botecos: after the beach, happy hour, before going somewhere or even as the main destination. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Full-day Tailored Tour of Rio de Janeiro

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What if you could hang around in Rio with a local pal? Someone who has lived in this city for his whole life and knows his ways there. Someone who could cut corners and also be a time saver during your vacation.

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Duration

8 h

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Bar do Momo

Nightlife 2 0

By Marina

A real boteco

Bar do Momo

Because we love to grab a beer while standing in the street. Because good food should be at affordable prices. And because Momo’s has just won the first prize as the best boteco in Rio. The service is kind and efficient. Read more ›

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São Salvador

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By Giovana

Great nightlife and handcraft fair!

São Salvador

It's a square where a lot of free events and concerts use to happen. On Tuesdays, by night, there are workshops for people who wants to learn juggling. On Saturdays afternoon, there’s a samba gathering. On Sunday mornings It's time to listen to some chorinho. On weekends nights, it gets crowded with people chatting and drinking beer. Read more ›

by Giovana

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Maracangalha

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By Giovana

Traditional Brazilian music party

Maracangalha

Maracangalha started a movement for the brazilian popular music lovers. It's all about good musci and dancing. In Maracanaglha you can dance and sing out loud without worries. The party slogan is: brazilian music for the free-dancing lovers! From samba, forró, maracatu, mpb, a little bit of funk, chorinho, bossa nova to jongo and coco. Read more ›

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Jongo da Lapa

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By Giovana

Roots brazilian circle dance

Jongo da Lapa

Jongo and Coco are two very traditional dances in brazil, probably the most root ones. Not even all the cariocas know it. Jongo is a dance and musical genre of black communities from southeast Brazil and Coco comes from a mix of the native and black communities culture. A way before all the samba appeared. Read more ›

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Miam Miam

Nightlife 1 0

By Marina

Comfort food

Miam Miam

The vintage decor, the creative drinks and the inventive finger food menu turns this bistro into a perfect place to a romantic date or even to a group hangout. Sometimes we just stay at the lounge tasting some of the fabulous cocktails before going to a night spot. Read more ›

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Forró in Estudantina

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By Giovana

The coolest forró party!

Forró in Estudantina

Nothing like a good forró party to dance, listen to great music, meet your friends, make new ones, drinking some beers and have a great time in a weekday. Dancing is the best part, but just listen to the music plays a big role too. It's a super laid-back place and a little alternative too. Read more ›

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Chorinho at Bip Bip

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By Giovana

Very traditional brazilian music!

Chorinho at Bip Bip

One of the most traditional roda de samba and chorinho in Rio. The live roda de samba (informal samba played around a table) in Bip Bip are made to really appreciate the music. It's a amazing place to listen and enjoy the best samba, bossa nova and chorinho songs with very good and experienced musicians. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Drinks with Locals & Travellers in Rio

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Hang out and drink with locals in Rio! We’ll visit 2 or 3 hand-picked bars/pubs/clubs in authentic local neighbourhoods.

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Duration

3 h

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Bar Rebouças

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By Marina

Small and welcoming

Bar Rebouças

It's hard to imagine how this little bar can get so crowded at night. It's open until late which means It's good for the happy hour and perfect for the "saideira" (an expression to our after party programm). Every carioca must have a boteco where the owner call you by the name. Reboucas is just like that for me. Read more ›

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TribOz

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By Marina

Jazz house for music lovers

TribOz

I think most locals don't even know this place. I may say It's the only real jazz club in Rio. A truly gem for music lovers. I love because it's a tiny place hidden in Gloria where intimate and amazing performances take place every week. Read more ›

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Bar Escadinha

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By Francisco

A local bar with a delicious sandwich

Bar Escadinha

This is a typical local bar (which are fondly called "pé sujo"), where you can enjoy cold and cheap beer. In this bar in particular, you can also have a delicious gammon sandwich. The place is very hidden, so pay attention when looking for it. Read more ›

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Metrópole

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By Ana

Craft beer & Carioca lovers

Metrópole

The best part is that they count with amazing options and a great variety of craft beers, all produced in Rio. You will find here a special menu of different beers (from Pilsen to Stout, IPA and Witbier), but have in mind that it changes from time to time (which is also great). They also have good burgers and a nice atmosphere! Read more ›

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Semente

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By Marina

Root samba

Semente

It’s a great place to hear Samba in an intimate atmosphere. Lapa is full of tourist spots but Semente is a pleasure: Good value and high quality Brazilian music. It’s also the favorite hangout for Rio's young musicians. Read more ›

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Samba Luzia

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By Marina

Rooftop samba

Samba Luzia

Samba is a word, a rhythm, an adjective, a verb, and one of the most popular ways to gather people in the city. Put that together with a beautiful scenery, skilled and well known musicians, cold beer and people who really likes to dance and meet, and you’re pretty much guessing what Samba Luzia is about. Read more ›

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Democráticos

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By Giovana

Forró/Samba dance and great live music!

Democráticos

Democraticos is a very traditional place to go in Lapa, it was opened in 1867 and hosted a lot of antique carnival parties. Nowadays is one of the best places to enjoy great and tradicional brazilian music. The most famous day is on wednesday night, that is forró (brazilian roots) night. Read more ›

by Giovana

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Local Experience

Tour of the Downtown area of Rio

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Take a deep tour of the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro. See all hidden gems in the downtown area and also taste some delicious Brazilian food along the way.

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80 USD

Duration

8 h

Languages

English, Spanish

Cacique de Ramos

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By Vinicius

Carnival block and samba roda

Cacique de Ramos

Cacique de Ramos is one of the more old and traditional carnival blocks of Rio de Janeiro. The court of Cacique is open every sunday for an amazing free samba roda. Once a month is served Feijoada, a popular Brazilian food. Lots of people from all over the city goes there to enjoy the samba, even being located in the distant neighborhood of Ramos. Read more ›

by Vinicius

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Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro

28 tips by 5 locals

14 Bars

9 Nightclubs

6 Tours & Activities

One of the best sunsets in the city

Bar Urca

Burger and beer

Comuna

Traditional samba in Rio

Samba do Trabalhador

Best Feijoada in Santa Teresa!

Bar do Mineiro

Themed Parties

Palaphita Gávea

It's only rock'n'roll but we like It. :)

Bukowski

Concert Venue

Circo Voador

Electronic music

Fosfobox

Bar Urca

Palaphita Gávea

Claudia

€12/h

Marina

€21/h

Gabriela

€6/h

Carmen

€24/h

Samba do Trabalhador

Comuna

Academia da Cachaça

Circo Voador

Dine with Locals in Rio de Janeiro

Bukowski

Bar do Mineiro

Samba at Arco dos Telles

Fosfobox

Become an influencer!

Canastra Bar

Caverna

Pavão Azul

Full-day Tailored Tour of Rio de Janeiro

Bar do Momo

São Salvador

Maracangalha

Jongo da Lapa

Miam Miam

Forró in Estudantina

Chorinho at Bip Bip

Drinks with Locals & Travellers in Rio

Bar Rebouças

TribOz

Bar Escadinha

Metrópole

Semente

Samba Luzia

Democráticos

Tour of the Downtown area of Rio

Cacique de Ramos

Things to do in popular destinations

Amsterdam

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