Rio Scenarium

Rio Scenarium is a vibrant and cosmopolitan samba bar in downtown Rio de Janeiro with a quirky and creative vintage vibe. Feel free to hit the dance floor alongside amateurs and professionals or get a table on one of the upper floors to enjoy live samba concerts from …

Fun but sophisticated, Bla Blá combines Japanese food and a wide variety of high-quality champagne labels. Its proximity to the nightlife streets of Barra da Tijuca makes it the perfect place to enjoy a cheerful dinner and get ready for a night of …

Located in the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood, Clube dos Democraticos is a great place to dance to the rhythm of Brazilian live music. Let the sound of Samba and Forró guide you through the night, find your dance floor partner and enjoy an authentic Carioca …

Every weekend, Circo Voador hosts important names from the Brazilian and international music scene. Rock, samba, reggae, and funk music liven up the nights of this famous Lapa concert hall, where the intimate and informal atmosphere helps forge a real connection between the artists and the …

Located in an old safe factory, Fundição Progresso is a self-sustaining cultural centre, home to art schools, paintings exhibitions, theatre plays, circus performances, and great musical shows. The best time to visit this evocative building is definitely during the monthly live concerts, but you can come here at any time and still be able …

Nestled at the top of a small hill in the bohemian Santa Teresa neighbourhood, the Explorer Bar awaits you behind the leafy branches of its many trees. This restaurant-cocktail bar serves delicious fresh dishes and original signature cocktails in a warm, cosmopolitan …

Located in the picturesque neighbourhood of Santa Teresa and housed in a 1920s-style warehouse, Armazém São Thiago is a typical Brazilian bar, bearer of the city's history and traditions. Also known as "bar do Gomez", it serves refreshing cold beers and a variety of tasty …

This bar regularly hosts live acts of well-known carioca artists. Grab a beer, caipirinha, or another mixed drink and move your body along to some Brazilian samba or chorinho …

Housed in a historic mansion, with a garden, vinyl record collection, and hookahs, Bar Bukowski is the oldest rock house in Rio de Janeiro. It offers several bars and dance floors in a large outdoor area and hosts concerts and artistic performances for the entertainment of its customers and is absolutely worth a visit–not …