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Rio de Janeiro Nightlife

Veloso Bar & Lounge

The Veloso Bar is currently one of the most popular night spots in Leblon and all of Rio. It is not unusual to see groups of people drinking and partying outside its doors waiting to get in. ...more »

  • Location: Leblon
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2274-9966

00 (Zero Zero) Restaurant and Club

Located in the Planetarium in Gávea, “00” pronounced, “Zero Zero” is a modern restaurant and small dance club. 00 attracts an exclusive but diverse crowd including students from nearby PUC RIO Univers ...more »

  • Location: Gávea
  • Type: Clubs
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2540-8041

Boteco Belmonte Pub

The Boteco Belmonte is part of a network of pubs that like to boast as being the “bar that sells the most beer in Rio de Janeiro.” It is hard to argue with their success as they are routinely very ...more »

  • Location: Flamengo
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2552-3349

Botequim Informal Copacabana 1 Bar

The Botequim Informal series of bars in Rio has become a large hit. This bar is one of two in Copacabana and is a great place to watch football games as you enjoy some of the best chopp (draft beer) ...more »

  • Location: Copacabana
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +55 (21) 3816-0909

The Week Club

The Week* Club is a relatively new gay nightclub in Rio's downtown, Centro neighborhood. Electronic music is the catalyst which mixes the Gay and Lesbian scene with people in the world of fashion an ...more »

  • Location: Centro
  • Type: Clubs
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2253-1020

Zero21 Luxury Night Club

The Zero 21 Luxury Club attracts the funk and hip hop crowd and keeps them happy with their spacious dance floor, lounge areas and restaurant. The recently renovated club features ultra modern lighti ...more »

  • Location: Barra da Tijuca
  • Type: Clubs
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2491-8566

Devassa Bar

The Devassa Bar in Leblon can best be described as a microbrewery in a Bar. Devassa Rio has been very successful as it has spawned a new location in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood as well as ...more »

  • Location: Leblon
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2512-3578

Bom Sujeito Samba Dance Club

Bom Sujeito is where Samba’s traditions are respected and renewed. The Samba dance Club in Barra da Tijuca has designed a location that combines the best traditions found in the Clubs in Lapa while ...more »

  • Location: Barra da Tijuca
  • Type: Samba
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2429-3221

Choperia Brazooca

Choperia Brazooka is a very popular drinking spot based in Lapa - Rio’s most Bohemian neighborhood and home to many hot night clubs. Even though, the place is quite large with four floors and balconie ...more »

  • Location: Lapa
  • Type: Bars
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2226.9691

Club Baronneti

Club Baronneti remains one of the hottest nightclubs in Rio. Located in Ipanema, the club has been attracting large crowds ever since it debuted in 2001. The action occurs Thursday through Saturday ...more »

  • Location: Ipanema
  • Type: Clubs
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2247-9100

All Rio de Janeiro Nightlife

Our Local Experts say:

As the sun sets on the world’s most famous beaches, the energy ramps up even higher. Rio boasts one of the best nightlife scenes anywhere. You can enjoy a spectacular selection of bars, nightclubs and music in just about every style imaginable.

Pick out a romantic bar with a gorgeous view in Santa Teresa, a hot club with the 'beautiful people' in Leblon, a sports pub in Ipanema, enjoy chopp in Copacabana or samba the night away in Lapa – there is something for every night owl in Rio de Janeiro.

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