Rio de Janeiro Nightlife: 31 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro

Fosfobox

By Marina

Tiny as a matchbox, the name of this underground nightclub is easy to explain ( fosforo means match in Portuguese). Electronic music is very well represented here. It’s a good place to go if you are somewhere else and want to continue the party as the scene start very, very late, sometimes at 2am.

by Marina

Circo Voador

Nightlife 5 4

By Marina

Concert Venue

Circo Voador

5

Good location, right in the heart of Lapa and easy transportation. The live shows really stand out. The atmosphere is very relaxed and fun. There are concerts every weekend and sometimes even during weekdays. You might find options from different genres of music like rock, samba, reggae, funk, and many more.

by Marina

Academia da Cachaça

Nightlife 6 1

By Marina

Cheers!

Academia da Cachaça

6

Besides decor - the tacky brazillian flag on the ceiling is kinda cute - Academia is the place for a well balanced feijoada washed with caipirinhas made of several local fruits like pitanga, siriguela, limão-galego and the most traditional one, the lemmon version.

by Marina

Comuna

Nightlife 9 3

By Marina

Burger and beer

Comuna

9

Ok, you certainly didn't come to Rio to find a memorable burger. And the place is full of hipsters who are around 25 years old. But who cares? They serve 3 or 4 kinds of burgers, the famous one is the Pala burger: meat seasoned with dark beer plus cheese and home-made sauce. And from the new menu try the X-Wilson, a tribute to the security guy.

by Marina

Caverna

Nightlife 5 1

By Marina

Drinks & Rock'n'Roll

Caverna

5

Had enough botecos already? Then let this gastrobar surprise you. Pop in for memorable hamburgers and delicious drinks in a trendy atmosphere with a rock'n'roll vibe. Be prepared. It's always crowded.

by Marina

Samba do Trabalhador

Nightlife 8 1

By Giovana

Traditional samba in Rio

Samba do Trabalhador

8

This is super local! It's almost the best and more famous local samba place for who really enjoy the tradicional rhythm! A real 'roda de samba' in a suburban neighbourhood of Rio Arrive early, grab a beer and a good place near the musicians. Enjoy the real samba with the best samba singers and feel the real spirit of samba de raiz!

by Giovana

Pavão Azul

Nightlife 8 3

By Marina

Copacabana’s true gem

Pavão Azul

8

This long-time Copacabana’s favorite occupies a kind of weird location right in front of a Police Station. Run by two Portuguese sisters, food here is quite serious. Drop by for a beer or a caipirinha, chat on the street and make new friends. There are 2 bars, quite the same, one in front of the other.

by Marina

São Salvador

Fun & Active 5 0

By Giovana

Great nightlife and handcraft fair!

São Salvador

5

It's a good place to have a beer, relax and enjoy great - and free!- music. Very local place, you can feel a little of the carioca's style. You can find different types of people, what make a very rich culture place. If you want to get to know a little more about Brazilian music, São Salvador is a nice first step.

by Giovana

Bar Urca

Nightlife 7 3

By Vinicius

One of the best sunsets in the city

Bar Urca

7

See the sunset in Bar Urca is one of the things locals like most. They can brag about the beauty of the view while drinking beers and eating traditional bar foods. There is no better option after a day in the beach than going to Bar Urca for that experience. You can also go to the second floor to the restaurant without missing the outstanding view.

by Vinicius

Bar do Mineiro

Nightlife 8 3

By Giovana

Best Feijoada in Santa Teresa!

Bar do Mineiro

8

If you want to try a real and traditional brazilian dish in a very local and bohemian style this is the best place! Come on sundays afternoon, have a good beer, order an amazing feijoada and try awesome caipirinhas! Arrive early as it gets full very fast.

by Giovana

Bukowski

Nightlife 4 2

By Marina

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

Bukowski

4

Three dance floors playing rock'n'roll in an old mansion with an open garden. Enjoy the carioca nightlife. Do you want to meet new people? It's almost impossible to leave this place without talking to somebody new.

by Marina

Samba at Arco dos Telles

Nightlife 5 1

By Giovana

best samba in town!

Samba at Arco dos Telles

5

It's for sure best samba in town. Where you can really feel and experience what the traditional samba is, what is not shown in carnival and television. Where you can see people celebrating life, singing, and dancing in the streets with all the joy and freedom. Excellent place to enjoy good music, drink some beers and experience brazilian culture.

by Giovana

Miam Miam

2 0

By Marina

Comfort food

Miam Miam

2

Original dishes, warm service and great food. Besides all that, at Miam Miam you can expect the drinks to be as spectacular as the food. Try the Ruella's drink, my favorite one. If you want to get out the Ipanema-Leblon area, it's a must.

by Marina

Chorinho at Bip Bip

Nightlife 3 1

By Giovana

Very traditional brazilian music!

Chorinho at Bip Bip

3

This place has history. It has almost 50 years now. It's not difficult to find some famous samba singers having a great time here such as Beth Carvalho and Moacir Luz. Beside that, you can easily feel at home here! Very informal environment, there are no waiters, you just go, take your beer, sign your name and enjoy the excellent music.

by Giovana

Samba Luzia

Nightlife 2 1

By Marina

Rooftop samba

Samba Luzia

2

Affordable tickets and beer, great live music and a rooftop – where the concert happens – where you can fell that you’re just over the Guanabara bay. If you want to listen to some samba and you are not in the mood for Lapa, that's your place.

by Marina