Rio de Janiero

Rio de Janeiro, which means “River of January”, got its name from early Portuguese explorers as they entered Guanabara Bay on the first of January, 1502.

Rio’s early growth was the result of healthy sugar cane exportation, which was grown on the surrounding plains.  In the Mines Gerais area gold and diamonds were found, causing a huge economic windfall that Rio benefitted from. In 1763 the capital was moved from Salvador to Rio.

Today Rio is best known for its fantastic beaches, beautiful people and world famous celebrations like Carnival along with the spectacular New Years Eve bash that features one of the largest fireworks displays in the world.

Rio Nightlife

RIO is famous for its electrifying nightlife. The rhythm of the music is everywhere you go and once the sun goes down everything gets a little wilder. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it in Rio. Rio offers world class bars, discos, night clubs and some of the most beautiful women on earth.

Rio Restaurants

Rio also has a fantastic selection of restaurants that span across every budget, taste, and craving. Rio features world class restaurants with top chefs and small neighborhood favorites alike. In Rio it’s easy to find the perfect place for any occasion, taste or budget.

BRAZIL NIGHTLIFE GUIDE 

Dance Clubs

Gavea

• 00 (Zero Zero) - Av Padre Leonel Franca 240 2540 8041

Ipanema

• Baronneti -Rua Barão da Torre, 354 2247 9100
• Chez Pierre Bar e Restaurante -Rua Farme de Amoedo, 34 36872010
• Dabliubar - Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 22 2523-0302
• Galeria Café - Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31 25238250
• O Belisco - Rua Paul Redfern, 33 2511-3615

Botafogo

• Big Ben Pub -Rua Muniz Barreto 374 2538 1956
• Bukowski -Rua Paulo Barreto, 73 2541-5044
• Casa da Matriz - Rua Henrique de Novaes, 107 2539 9295
• Fun Club - Rua Lauro Muller, 116 (4th floor) 2541-4244
• Le Maxim´s -Rua Lauro Muller, 116 (15th floor) 2541-9342
• Terraço Rio Sul - Rua Lauro Müller, 116 (G3) 2545-7289

Barra

• Nuth Lounge - Dr. Armando Lombardi, 999 (21) 4956008

Humaitá

• Ballroom -Rua Humaitá, 110 2537-7600

Copacabana

• Barman Club - Belfort Roxo, 58 2541-2242
• Bunker 94 - Rua Raul Pompéia, 94 2521-0367
• Help Disco - Av.Atlântica, 342 2522-1296
• Mariuzinn - Rua Raul Pompéia, 102 2523-8849

São Conrado

• Red - Estrada do Joá, 150 3322-6193
• Bukowski - Rua Paulino Fernandes, 07 9743.6635

Centro

• By Marius -Av. Almirante Barroso, 139 2533-0292
• Cine Iris -Rua da Carioca, 51 2262-1729

Laranjeiras

• Casa Rosa - Rua Alice, 550 2245-2772

Botanico

• Cozumel J. - Av. Lineu de Paula Machado, 696 2294-5857
• Lapa - Dama de Ferro Rua Gomes Freire 773 2221 2072

Leblon

• Esch Café - Rua Dias Ferreira 78 2512 5651
• Guapo Loco -Rua Rainha Guilhermina, 48
• People Club -Av. Bartolomeu Mitre, 370 2512-8824
• Vogue -Rua Cupertino Durão, 174 2274-4145

Lagoa

• Epitacio Lounge - Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 980 2523-1747
• Mostarda - Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 980 2523-1747
• Prelude - Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 1484 2522-0645

Horto

• Public & Co. -Rua Pacheco Leão, 780 2239-5171

Barra

• Rock in Rio Café -Av. das Américas, 4666 2431-9500

Clubs, Cafes, and Bars

Ipanema

• Alcool Puro -Rua Paul Redfern, 37 2512-3134
• Bar do Beto - Rua Farme de Amoedo, 51 2523-1443
• Barril 1800 - Av. Vieira Souto, 110 2523-0085
• Bofetada - Rua Farme de Amoedo, 87A 2522-9526
• Cabeça Feita - Rua Barão da Torre, 665 239-3045
• Empório - Rua Maria Quitéria, 37 2523-3040
• Garota de Ipanema - Rua Vinícius de Morais, 49A 2523-3787
• Lord Jim - Rua Paul Redfern, 63 2259-3047
• Merci Piano Bar - Rua Farme de Amoedo, 52 2523-2886
• O Belisco - Rua Paul Redfern, 33 2511-3615
• Provisório -Rua Barão da Torre, 368 2522-1460
• Vinicius Piano Bar - Rua Vinícius de Morais, 39 2523-4757

Centro

• Amarelinho - Praça Floriano, 55B 2240-8434
• Bar Luiz - Rua da Carioca, 39 2262-6900

Lagoa

• Bar Lagoa - Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 1674 2523-1135
• Chico’s Bar - Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 1560 2523-3514
• Rhapsody - Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 1104 2247-2104
• Mostarda - Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 980 2522-1999
• Mistura Fina - Av. Borges de Medeiros, 3207 2537-2844
• Queen’s Leg Pub - Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 5030 2539-3648

Leblon

• BB Lanches - Rua Aristides Espínola, 64A 2294-1397
• Bracarense - Rua José Linhares, 85B 2294-3549
• Caneco 70 - Av. Delfim Moreira, 1026 2294-1180
• Clipper - Rua Carlos Goes, 263 A 2259-0148
• Diagonal Grill - Rua Aristides Espínola, 88 2259-0888
• Guanabara - Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 1228 2294-0797
• Jobi - Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 1166 2274-0547
• Tio Sam - Rua Dias Ferreira, 605 2512-2413
• Zeppelin - Estrada do Vidigal, 471 2274-1549

Copacabana

• Bip-Bip - Rua Almirante Gonçalves, 50 2267-9696
• Cervantes - Rua Prado Júnior, 335B 2275-6147
• Sindicato do Chopp - Av. Atlântica, 3806 2523-4644

Barra

• Café do Gol - Av. Sernambetiba, 1596 2495-6971
• Dado Bier - Av. das Américas, 500 2491-5100
• Rock in Rio Café - Av. das Américas, 4666 2431-9500

Botânico

• Carolina Café - J. Rua J. J. Seabra, 10 2540-0705

Gávea

• El Turf - Praça Santos Dumont, 31 2511-0737
• Hipódromo - Pça. Santos Dumont, 108 2274-9720
• Planetário Café - Rua Padre Leonel Franca, 240 2530-5955

São Conrado

• One Twenty One - Av. Niemeyer, 121 2274-1122

Botafogo

• Plebeu - Rua Capitão Salomão, 50 2286-0699