Belmonte Leblon – Bar – Hangout Spot

It´s a big bar in Leblon, but it could also be considered as a hangout spot. Lots o people gather here almost every day to have drinks and chat in the streets. You could come for an after beach food and snacks, or to get some drinks before heading to your main party.

Good looking people and located in one of the best neighborhoods in Rio makes this a good option, if you like street hangout places.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Hangout Spot.
Price: Free.
Frequency: Every Day, Bests Days From Thursday Till Sunday.
Hour: 11h till 1h
Good Time to Arrive: 17h (after beach), 22h (pre night).
Kind of People Expected: Elite, about 15% foreign.
Address: Rua Dias Ferreira, 521 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro

How to get there:
- Bus: Almost any conventional bus heading to Leblon would take you there. Just ask the driver before getting in.
- Taxi: Ask the driver Belmonte Leblon. Everyone knows about it
- Walking: If you´re in Ipanema or Leblon, there´s no problem walking to these places.

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Ovelha Negra - Botafogo - Champagne Bar

If you're not into to drinking champagne, then don't come to this place. It's the only type of drink available. Only works on weekdays and the best days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A very good option on a Tuesday, with so few choices on this day. Get here early (about 19h) or you might not get in. It starts out early, so many people come directly from work, to enjoy a happy hour.

 

The place is small and you'll be squeezed in between tables. So meeting people and hooking up occurs naturally. The prices are reasonable too. Admission at about R$ 20,00 ($ 10.00) and the bottles go around R$ 50,00 ($ 25.00), the cheapest. But there's a selection of fine champagnes too, if that's the case. With prices like that, expect everybody to be hammered by the end of the night.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Happy Hour, Nightlife.
Price: About R$ 20,00 ($ 10.00) admission.
Frequency: Weekdays, Best Days on Mondays Till Thursdays.
Hour: 18h Till 00h.
Good Time to Arrive: 19h.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, about 5% foreign.
Address: Rua Bambina, 120 - Botafogo

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 409, 410, 425, 435, 438, 512, 524, 574 and 584 (see map).
- Subway: The best option, if you´re staying at someplace near a station. Stop at the Botafogo Station (see map), then walk to Rua Bambina.
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to the address. Most of the drivers know about it.
- Walking: If you´re in Botafogo or Humaitá, there´s no problem on going by foot.

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Stalos – Copacabana – Late Snacks

Great variety of snack and food 24h a day. From pizzas, to good American style sandwiches and meals, you can get just about anything in this place. Good service too. And it belongs to the same owner as another place close by, called Eclipse, so you can expect just about the same stuff on both places.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Late Snack.
Price: As much as you buy.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Wednesdays Till Saturday.
Hour: 24h
Good Time to Arrive: 20h (for drinks before going out) and 4h for late snacks, after drinks.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, about 15% foreign.
Address: Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 986 - Copacabana

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 402, 404, 455, 456, 457, 483, 484, 485 and 486. And ask the driver to drop you close to Rua Xavier da Silveira, and that should be close enough.
- Subway: Stop at the Cantagalo Station (https://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Av.+Henrique+Dodsworth&daddr=Rua+Xavier+da+Silveira&hl=pt-BR&sll=-22.975829,-43.191247&sspn=0.008929,0.009645&geocode=FaFnof4d2OZs_Q%3BFbVmof4dn_ds_Q&dirflg=w&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=17&t=m&z=17), then walk to Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana.
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to the address. Most of the drivers know about it. If he doesn´t, just say the address.
- Walking: If you´re in Copacabana or Ipanema, there´s no problem on going by foot.

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Cervantes – Copacabana – Late Snacks

Great place to go, especially if you're staying in Copacabana. They have a very famous sandwich called Pernil com abacaxi (pork with pineapple). Of course drink are still available till at least 7h! And if you're into hookers, you can still stop by, since Copacabana is well known for its prostitution points.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Late Snack.
Price: As much as you buy.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Thursdays Till Saturday.
Hour: 12h till 7h
Good Time to Arrive: 20h (for drinks before going out) and 3h for late snacks, after drinks.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, about 5% foreign.
Address: Av. Prado do Júnior n°. 335 B - Copacabana

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 117, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 132, 162, 177, 2015 and 2017. And ask the driver to drop you close to Av. Prado do Júnior, and that should be close enough.
- Subway: Stop at the Arco Verde Station (see map), then walk to Av. Prado do Júnior.
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to Cervantes - Copacabana. Most of the drivers know about it. If he doesn´t, just say the address.
- Walking: If you´re in Copacabana, there´s no problem on going by foot.

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Pizzaria Guanabara - Leblon

One of the most traditional places in Rio. You'll be tempted to continue drinking in this place. And it stays opened till 8h. You can get an OK pizza or even full meals, if you're in the mood.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Street Point, Late Snack.
Price: Free.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Thursdays Till Saturday.
Hour: 10h till 8h
Good Time to Arrive: 20h (for drinks before going out) and 3h for late snacks, after drinks.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, mainstream, about 10% foreign.
Address: Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1228 - Leblon

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 132, 157, 2015 and 2017. And ask the driver to drop you close to Rua General Urquiza, and that should be close enough. (see map).
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to Pizzaria Guanabara - Leblon. Most of the drivers know about it. If he doesn´t, just get out of the cab.
- Walking: If you´re in Leblon or Ipanema, there´s no problem on going by foot.

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Baixo Gávea – Street Point - Free

Very traditional hangout street point in "zona sul". Works better on Thursday, since forever. Also at specific times of the year, on a Monday. You can hangout drinking on the street or go inside the many bars available, if you want to get something to eat first, or if you are with a large group, with couples and so on.

 

If you meet any locals, you can get a hint of what a good mainstream option to go afterwards.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Street Point.
Price: Free.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Thursdays and Mondays (Check First).
Hour: 12h till 1h
Good Time to Arrive: 21h.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, mainstream, about 5% foreign.
Address: Praça Santos Dumont - Gávea

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 124, 158, 161, 170, 172, 173, 176, 178, 186, 410, 438, 439 and 513. And ask the driver to drop you at Praça Santos Dumont (see map).
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to Praça Santos Dumont in Gávea or just say Baixo Gávea. Most of the drivers know about it.
- Walking: If you´re in Leblon or Jardim Botânico, there´s no problem on going by foot. Depending on where you´re at, it could be a long walk.

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Mureta da Urca - Bar Urca – Urca – Street Point - Free

It works best on a Sunday, especially after a day at the beach. You can get here at about 17h and people will be drinking already, while enjoying a great view of our beautiful bay.

One of the most traditional neighborhoods in Rio. Best option to arrive here is by taxi, which shouldn't be expensive if you're staying anywhere in "zona sul" (a special area in Rio).

Nice people and calm atmosphere makes this point good to start off your night or end up your early day. Nothing special to say about the drinks or food.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Street Point.
Price: Free.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Saturdays and Sundays.
Hour: 12h till 00h
Good Time to Arrive: 17h.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, alternative, about 5% foreign.
Address: Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205 - Urca

How to get there:
- Bus: Specific buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 107, 511, 512 and 513.
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to Rua Cândido Gaffrée in Urca. Most of the drivers know about it.
- Walking: If you´re in Copacabana or Botafogo, there´s no problem on going by foot. But it´s gonna be a very long walk.

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Pavão Azul - Bar – Copacabana - Free

Another street bar in Rio. There are two of them, one in front of the other. People hangout here almost everyday, and you can stop by to have some drinks before heading to your main event and so on. It's good also as an after beach event, if you're still in the mood for drinks. And checkout how “cariocas” spend their day by day hangouts.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars.
Price: Free.
Frequency: Every Day, Bests Days From Thursday Till Sunday.
Hour: 17h till 1h
Good Time to Arrive: 17h (weekends), 20h (weekdays).
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, about 5% foreign.
Address: Rua Hilario de Gouveia, 71 - Copacabana

How to get there:
- Bus: Almost any conventional bus heading to Copacabana would take you there. Just ask the driver before getting in, and to warn you when it´s near Rua Hilário de Gouveia.
- Subway: Stop at the Siqueira Campos Station (see map), then walk to Rua Hilário de Gouveia.
- Taxi: Ask the driver Pavão Azul in Copacabana. Most of the drivers know about it. If not, just ask to leave you at the address.
- Walking: If you´re in Ipanema or Copacabana, there´s no problem on going by foot.

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Veloso and Jobi - Bar - Leblon

They are very close to one another, so it's a good idea to check out both. Very traditional in “Zona Sul” (a special region in Rio), among young people. At first, I would say that there's nothing really special about the places. No music, a bit expensive and so on. But, for some reason, the locals love this place. You can hang out outside the bar, almost like a street point, and lot of nice looking people here.

You can stop by both as an after beach event, but only in Jobi you can find it open till 6h, so it's also good as an after party program. Everybody wasted talking a lot of bullshit...nice way to finish off and head for your place (preferably with someone as wasted as you, at this point).

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Late Snacks.
Price: Free.
Frequency: Every Day, Bests Days From Thursday Till Saturday.
Hour: 12h till 6h (Jobi), 12h till 2h (Veloso)
Good Time to Arrive: 17:30h (Veloso), 22h or 4h (Jobi).
Kind of People Expected: Elite, about 5% foreign.
Address: Rua Aristides Espínola, 44 – Leblon (Veloso), Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1166 – Leblon (Jobi)

How to get there:
- Bus: Almost any conventional bus heading to Leblon would take you there. Just ask the driver before getting in.
- Taxi: Ask the driver Veloso in Leblon. Everyone knows about it
- Walking: If you´re in Ipanema or Leblon, there´s no problem walking to these places.

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