Belo Horizonte
This cool and colorfully lit garden bar draws regular crowds for its creative mixed drinks and nightly musical offerings that run the gamut from samba to…
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Amazonas
One of several small roadside restaurant-bars in a mango-tree-shaded spot known as Muralha, located just off Tefé's main drag, with open-air tables and…
Brasília
Chipped formica tables, makeshift wooden benches and cheap Skol…yes, it's a well-loved local pé-sujo (Brazilian dive bar) that draws a student crowd.
Porto Alegre
A great little GLS (Gays, Lesbians and Sympathetics) pub where you can drink, eat and dance – a great option if you're not looking for a glamorous…
Centro & the Mainland
Jivago Social Club is one of Floripa's hottest gay clubs – expect bright lights, parlor games and DJ's spinning pop, Brazilian funk and electronica.
Bahia
Located inland near where the buses let off, Bar Souza is the rowdier cousin to Souza Bar on the beach. Come on the weekends to hear live music.
São Luís
In the historical center. This is the second location of the famous reggae spot; the other is in Calhau.
Praia da Pipa
A big dance hall at the far end of Av Baía dos Golfinhos that fills for live forró on Sunday and Euro-style DJs the other nights.
Salvador
This perpetually cool bar and restaurant, right in the middle of the Rio Vermelho nightlife action, has ocean views and a long drink menu.
Búzios
The star of Búzios' late-night scene is this sleek nightclub with two dance floors and four bars on the Orla Bardot waterfront.
Minas Gerais
This convivial little wine bar with its 18th-century frescoed ceiling makes an agreeable spot to sip a glass or two.
Praia da Pipa
The classiest and certainly the most beautiful option along a bar-heavy stretch of Av Baía dos Golfinhos.
Porto Seguro
If you're really looking to chill out try this 'leisure complex' on the beach north of Porto Seguro.
Brasília
This warehouse venue is Brasília's iconic LGBT+ venue, with shows, DJs and a very late license.
Rio de Janeiro
With a vaguely professorial air, this wood-lined cafe and bookshop is best known for its cachaça (sugarcane alcohol) menu, which includes more than 100…
Rio de Janeiro
One of many open-air venues in the Cobal, Espírito do Chopp fills up its plastic tables most nights with a festive, low-key crowd. The beer flows in…
Rio de Janeiro
Hordes of young drinkers spill out onto the sidewalks around Alice Bar, merging with the crowds from nearby bars to make this one of the liveliest spots…
Rio de Janeiro
Perfectly positioned, this open-air bar and eatery looks out on wide Av Atlântica, with the beach in the background. Owing to its breezy location, it…
Rio Grande do Sul
Folks of a certain age will love this ’80s-themed bar with cassette-tape napkin holders, floppy-disc coasters and a very young 'Steven' Jobs on the TV…
Santa Catarina
Though the craft beer movement has de-throned Eisenbahn as the best and most famous artisanal Brazilian beer, this long-standing brewery has stepped up…
São Paulo
The São Paulo location of the now very well-established Scottish craft beer empire was their first foray outside Europe. Love or hate the brand, it's hard…
Santa Catarina
Das Bier brews two traditional-style pilsens and follows those with a brown ale, weiss, pale ale, Australian pale ale and märzen, among others. Their in…
São Paulo
São Paulo's most old-school luxury hotel, Maksoud Plaza, turned over its old piano bar to Spencer Jr, the city's most heralded mixologist, in a plea to…
Rio Grande do Sul
Du Perau started with ambitions of craft beer grandeur – it once had 55 types of Rio Grande do Sul bottles. Today, friendly Rodrigo's fun, music-themed…
São Paulo
Steeped in Paulista history, Riviera was the epicenter of the intellectual counterculture for over 50 years before falling on hard times and shutting in…
Rio de Janeiro
Hidden in a narrow lane leading off Praça XV (Quinze) de Novembro, this place is one of many popular open-sided drinking spots tucked into Rio's old…
São Luís
An unpretentious local watering hole that's a popular spot for knocking back cold beers and caipirinhas. It also serves up some decent home style local…
Santa Catarina
A proper English-run pub and garden pouring a wide range of pints (R$24.50 to R$47.50) from some 40 taps, including local craft and classic standbys like…
Rio de Janeiro
Cariocas have found creative ways to spend a summer evening while the economic crisis still grips the city – namely stopping by well-positioned snack bars…
Bahia
In town, Morocha is ground zero for nightlife, particularly in summer and around Carnaval. This popular local hangout and restaurant serving pizza, steaks…
Rio de Janeiro
Artwork lines this space in Botafogo. With numerous rooms to explore (lounge, screening room, dance floors), this old mansion embodies the creative side…
São Paulo
Third Wave it ain't, but this iconic coffee stop inside Edifício Copan has been at it since 1979 and makes for an excellent downtown pitstop for one of…
São Paulo
For karaoke the old-fashioned way, head to this kitsch classic, which is decked out in Christmas lights, party favors, plug-in paintings and glowing…
Rio de Janeiro
One for the rock-lovers, Toca Raul has live bands at weekends (typically from 8pm Friday and Saturday; check the Facebook page for the latest schedule)…
São Paulo
Although it lacks a bit of soul and character, you cannot deny the 40 taps pumping out Brazil-wide craft chope at this bi-level Vila Madalena bar. If…
Rio de Janeiro
Part of a new breed of coffeehouses sprouting up across Rio, Grão Raro (which means 'rare bean') has high-quality roasts, prepared to your liking …
Minas Gerais
Just below the tourist office, this cafe with exposed stone walls has simple food, fancy coffee drinks, and an extensive beer and wine list. It's an…
Rio de Janeiro
A hole-in-the-wall drinkery that has a winning combination of burgers (R$28 to R$33) and beers, the Bar Surfshop draws a lively crowd on sunny days. As…
