They offered me a chug from a frozen ceramic cask- Why didn't I take it?…read more I don't know what kind of alcohol lurked inside but I think of it to this day and wonder. Perhaps my life would have been changed and I would have moved to south America to fulfill my dreams of living on the Beach in Florianopolis I found this place from being a winner in Sao Paulo's "Cool Old Bar" contest. I'm sure the contest has another name - something with a B- but I don't recall it. This place has been around since the 1960's and has a different vibe than the rest of the restaurants and bars I have been to in Sao Paulo. Very neighborhood and easy going. We had the ham hock and sour kraut... all very good. Don't think about walking the neighborhood at night- take a cab to and from this cool bar/ restaurant.

My biggest complaint is that I was not able to sleep here. From the Amazonian room(lower level,…read morecourtyard), there is NO WAY that you will be able to sleep as you hear EVERYTHING that's going on around the hostel. The staff does not regulate the socializing 'after hours'. The bed in the Amazonian room was hard as a rock. The bar/restaurant in front of the hostel is primarily comprised of non-hostel guests. There really is no central area that makes socializing possible. Breakfast is only offered for two hours 7-9am and was not worth getting up for. During my early checkout, the staff did not even offer to compensate. I don't get how people can call this a 'modern' hostel. You can't even put toilet paper down the toilets! I decided to go to an AirBnB for a better night's sleep. BEWARE!

I enjoyed the friendliness of most of the staff and the bar below had good drinks, food and…read moreservice. Downsides were that the rooms felt like jail cells (very tight quarters), there were dust mites or bed bugs (was up all night), the breakfast was sub par and the WiFi was spotty. Disappointing considering the price to stay here.

While the situation is getting better, the fact is that It's hard to find high quality beer in the…read moreland of Brahma. Asterix is one of the bars that is helping to change that. They have a wide variety of imported mainstream beers, a fair selection of imported microbrews and even some Brazilian craft offerings that may surprise you with their depth. It is a little overpriced when compared to the traditional bars, but given the scarcity and likely difficulties in acquiring the product, it is understandable. The staff is very knowledgeable, and on one visit I was able to chat with the owner who is a truly wonderful man. Atmosphere is almost perfect for a beer bar-overfilled with people indoors and outdoors enjoying their beers and food. But mostly their beers.

The mini tekkadon was surprisingly good--I am not a fan of mayonnaise drizzled on raw fish, but the…read moreearthy toasted sesame seeds underneath the creamy sweet mayo balanced each other. The ramen... broth was too salty and the noodles too squishy and starchy. Very pretty set up, but this is not the ramen shop I am looking for.

Serviço rápido e eficiente, ambiente agradável e a comida excelente! Drinks incríveis também…read more Recomendo!

An incredible cocktail bar, one that evokes an age where classic cocktails were king: an intimate…read morebar, the red banquettes, and the piano with a light jazz accompaniment in the background, setting the stage for a perfect night-cap. We decided to sit at the bar so we could watch the masters at work, bartenders who are obviously very proud of their craft. For me, it was a Boulevardier - think Negroni, but subtract the gin and add bourbon in its place. The drink was beautiful, with a hand-shaved ice cube that looked like a glimmering gem surrounded by what was easily the best cocktail I've had in years. (For those of you who follow me, you know that's high praise!) One of my friends opted for the Gin Cocktail, what the drink menu calls a "high-strength stirred drink": Umburana gin, Grand Marnier, ginger, and Rangpur lime bitters. I took a sip and can vouch for this being a high-octane drink, a quite delicious one at that. For many of the drinks, the original source of the recipe is cited. The Gin Cocktail comes from "Cooling Cups and Dainty Drinks", published in 1869 - a nice touch of history that takes one back in time while enjoying their cocktail, right down to the quintessentially British instruction to the bartender: "The recipe of Terrington demands a table spoon of bitters". How imperial! The bartenders were great, answering all of our questions about the array of items displayed on the bar, from the little misters used to give a finishing touch to cocktails to the array of botanicals and garnishes in the Mason jars on the bar. Frank Bar should be on everyone's list when they visit São Paulo, whether it's for a pre-dinner cocktail or for a nice way to end an evening out with friends. Muito obrigado ao bartênderes!

I'm not afraid to say that this is the best cocktail bar of São Paulo. The job Spencer Jr. and his…read morecrew do is remarkable. They seem to take care of every single detail to prepare the perfect cocktail. From the ice craving, the glasses to the quality of the liquors, everything is perfect. Had different cocktails here, so I won't tell details about every single one. But be sure that you will have a great time The environment is classic, with a piano on the outside, and dark and cozy environment inside. The bar is located on the Maksoud's Plaza lobby. The price is a lit bit expensive, but it[s something you can afford every once in a while. The service is very good, and be prepared to wait depending on the time you arrive.

This place was SardenhA-mazing…read more While I don't speak a wink of Portaguese, the staff was all super amazing and helped me order! I got some of the best food I've had on my trip to Brazil. Their Arapas are especially awesome! 10/10 hidden gem