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    Bar da Dona Onça

    3.9 (67 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Brazilian
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Filet mignon and pork
    Kevin Q.

    This place was amazing! Would most recommend the oxtail it straight fell off the bone. But to be honest everything we ordered was amazing.

    Dan P.

    Despite the sort of semi-shabby, downtown lunchroom feel to the place, it turned out to be a great choice. My partner went with a bowl of stewed chicken giblets in a delicious tomato based sauce, and I went with the traditional local specialty for Mondays, the virado a paulista, one of those "whole meal on a single plate" type dishes - their version with a grilled pork chop (slightly overdone, but tasty), deep-fried bacon, housemade linguica sausage, a fried egg, mashed beans, shredded kale, and a bowl of rice on the side. Served up with mini-bottles of housemade hot sauce, which we went through like fiends, and we left quite satisfied for 154 reales, or $41.

    Fish ribs
    Monica S.

    Tipped off by a passionate foodie local, my small group and I arrived to dinner at this downtown locale to find a lightly bustling scene full of native diners. Super authentically Brazilian, I didn't anticipate the restaurant to have a menu in English, but voila, there it was. Gringos take note! While this is categorized as a "dive bar," uninitiated expats shouldn't arrive here expecting to find a rough and rugged bar scene complete with pints for pennies. The term boteco suggests a casual, tried and true neighborhood joint that attracts the locals. And thanks to chef Janaina Rueda, the food you'll find is stewed in tradition and rich in comfort. While plentiful, the sausage we split as an appetizer simply wasn't enough. Probably some of the best prepared homemade sausage I've ever had, I could've easily eaten this all night. Match that with the lightly fried fish ribs (yeah, that's right) and I was super happy. Wild boar was later added to the table and now I know why people avidly hunt this game. The taste was simply beyond and better than your average piggy. I stuck to different variations of caipirinhas but for those of you passionate about wine, you'll be happy to know Dona Onça has a particular focus on vino. Beer seekers can obviously find brews as well. Casual comfort food done right. I'll definitely be back!

    Brigadeiros
    Brendan C.

    Dona Onça is located in the street level of a famous building designed by the legendary Brazilian architect Neymeyer. I went with a friend who was from the area and it was a very nice way to spend my last afternoon in São Paolo. Good selection of beers. Also had a shot of oça which is fermented milk mixed with cachaça. I had an order of brigadeiros which were also very tasty. Service was good and facilities aswell.

    Bar
    Ron B.

    Cool bar at the ground floor of a huge Oscar Niemeyer building in downtown. The decor is very stylish and chique with a nicely lit bar. We came here just for one quick drink and a snack. Service was ok; the drinks were nice. The croquettes we tried were a bit bland and the mustard mayonnaise wasn't too exciting either. Nevertheless, this would be a great place to take a date or to enjoy the evening with a group of friends.

    Jonathan D.

    Bar da Dona Onça is a São Paulo classic. Nestled in the ground floor of the iconic Copan building, it has everything you'd expect from a boteco paulistano, taken up a notch. While they have a good selection of beers, I recommend trying their mixed drinks. The food is awesome too. For starters, try the coxinhas and the linguiça artesanal. There are two drawbacks, though. First of all, being a popular destination, either be prepared to wait to get a table, or try going during off-peak hours. Second, some of the servers were new to the job, so be sure to figure out who the most experienced server is be extra nice to that person.

    Coxinhas
    James G.

    Stumbled onto this famed spot while looking for a place for lunch between meetings in São Paulo. The menu is extensive, and relatively expensive for Brazil (I think) but the food is very good. I could not pass up on a chance to try their famed coxinhas, and was surprised that the order consists of four pieces, charmingly presented on a little stand with springs that supports them, and a little dish of garlicky sauce. For my main course I opted for a dish of rice smothered in a soupy meat concoction with kale and a fried egg on top. It was not quite what I had anticipated, but it was very tasty nonetheless. For dessert I had a little combination of three treats--a tiny portion each of quindim, flan and doce de leite, all of which were very tasty indeed. A pricy repast, but one that I was happy to have experienced.

    Rednikki G.

    I went with some locals who work in the neighborhood. I can see why it's a favorite. My food was excellent. They have a lot of traditional, home-style Brazilian food as well. Also, the brigadieros are super yummy and I wish we had them back in the States!

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    The food was really good with great service. The lobster ravioli was delicious! Would definitely recommend!

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    Start with the bisteca a cavalo starter and quickly ppt for the hen risotto... Amazing

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    An upscale wannabe, with bland "gourmet" offering. They only thing they have going upscale is the price.

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    Bar da Dona Onça and Tordesilhas are both run by two creative chefs: Janaina Rueda and Mara SallesEUR

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    Frank Bar - Gin cocktail

    Frank Bar

    4.7(41 reviews)
    2.0 kmBela Vista
    $$$

    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.

    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!

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    Frank Bar - Sazerac meu drink n°2 muiito bom :D

    Sazerac meu drink n°2 muiito bom :D

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    Vieux Carre meu drink n°1 Hmm

    Frank Bar - Apotekose: cachaça, vermute seco, cynar e benedictine, by Thiago Ceccoti, bartender visitante hoje no Frank

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    Apotekose: cachaça, vermute seco, cynar e benedictine, by Thiago Ceccoti, bartender visitante hoje no Frank

    Igrejinha

    Igrejinha

    4.3(14 reviews)
    1.6 kmConsolação
    $$

    We had no idea what we were in for, but a bunch of our new Brazilian pals suggested we rendezvous…read moreat Igrejinha for an early one. In a city where the usual going out time is, oh I dunno, like 12am, I was really pleased when I heard we'd be meeting around 8/9pm. So, note to those of you looking for a cool spot before you hit the discotheques, Igrejinha is perfect to get the mood (and cocktails) going. First thought was: super cool ambiance. Igrejinha literally translates in "little church" and while I didn't quite feel like I was in a little church, I certainly felt like I was at a friend's really cool house party and I loved the layout -- the small bar in the main room, the little hallway that leads to a few steps that leads to a cozy dancefloor, and then behind that, a mini terrace where all the smokers congregated. This made it really easy to mix and mingle and meet people (of which we met many). The many people we met were varied. Lots of gay people (mostly men) and lots of alternative folks. This isn't a cheesy, techno thumping gay bar, so the gay guys here didn't walk around with glitter covered chests. Just the opposite, these were more the kinds of dudes I'd almost always welcome being around. The cocktails were fantastic and when my friend recommended I get the best drink ever... and that the best drink ever is a long island iced tea... I got scared. Very, very concerned that I was heading quickly in the direction of a night I'd likely never forget. But instead, I tried her long island iced tea, and it tasted more like a fancy Brazilian version. Somehow, and I didn't know this was even possible, Igrejinha makes a mean, classed-up long island. The other drinks were great too and the bartender was super cool. After drinking and chatting and watching other people smoke, I hit the dancefloor. It felt something like partying in the 90s -- kinda grungy, but definitely respectable. Will I be back? Yeah, totally.

    My boyfriend andd I visiting SP and truly enjoyed the bar. Friendly staff, great music, perfect…read moreatmosphere and non cruisy. Cocktails were delish and the bars decor was true to church feeling.

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    Igrejinha - Tenho o Igrejinha quase como minha segunda casa. Adoro as pessoas que frequentam, o IgreGinga, as porções, drinks e, claro, a decoração! 3

    Tenho o Igrejinha quase como minha segunda casa. Adoro as pessoas que frequentam, o IgreGinga, as porções, drinks e, claro, a decoração! 3

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    Naïve

    Naïve

    4.0(16 reviews)
    1.2 kmHigienópolis
    $$

    Nice spot! Cool music and good vibe. São Paulo isn't known for its bagels, but this small food menu…read morefeatures a few unique bagel options for you to enjoy with your beer or cocktail. The space is pretty small, but I like the minimalist/hip design and I kept wondering, "oh, what's that song" whenever the DJ played a new track. Love all the Little Dragon he was playing. Cozy spot for a happy hour and if you have a dog, you guys can hang out at an outdoor table, when it isn't raining, of course.

    So I had been wanting to go to Naïve for a long time - it has good yelp reviews and some decent…read morerecommendations - so when Yelp decided to have their December cocktail hour at this place, I was one of the first ones to sign on. The place is unassuming, white lime washed walls, simple with a basic bar and a spartan living room decoration - however one of the serious problems at Naïve is the lack of quality in their drinks. We ordered soem jars of drinks - a Clericot, a Sangria & Mojito - they were all 1 litre jars but quite watered down so its basically as good as drinking fruit juice at your grandma's place. However I decided to be bolder and ordered a Gin & Tonic which they have 2 versions - one made with domestic gin and another with Tanqueray - I ordered the Tanqueray (R$ 23,00) one and when the drink came, I was left wondering as to whether the bartender had just sent me tonic water and forgotten to add the gin. I though I was being picky but when my other friends tried a sip of it, they too thought the same so I went back to the bar and complained to the bartender - as per his opinion he had put in the standard 60ml of gin and it was "fine", decided not to argue and went back to sip my tonic water - he came over later with a shot of gin ("complimentary" as per him) so that I should add it to my drink which did make the drink a whole lot bearable but if I hadn't complained, I would be drinking Tonic water. The music indoors is cool but loud so while you're trying to chat with your friends, you have to hike up your volume to be heard. I wouldn't recommend a visit to Naïve unless you want to drink bottled beer but for that there are better places in the vicinity.

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    Naïve
    Naïve - Quadro no ambiente interno do bar.

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    Quadro no ambiente interno do bar.

    O'Malley's

    O'Malley's

    3.4(54 reviews)
    2.6 kmCerqueira César
    $$

    Terrible service. Manager so rude and aggressive…read more Find better places to go. Never here, not even during st Patrick's day. Anyway, they don't have Guinness so, ... no point.

    I'll start off with the disclaimer that I'm not an Irish Pub kind of guy. But I came here last…read morenight with colleagues and had an enjoyable time. We started in the downstairs area, which has a small but sufficient bar, and then moved upstairs, where there was a live band performing a mix of Brazilian and American songs. The bar service was about average speed, as far as pubs go. I'd recommend upgrading your caipirinha to Nega Fulô from their house standard. There was a R$15 charge to get in, which is super reasonable with htel live band--actually, ridiculously cheap by American standards, given the current exchange rate that makes it $3.75 for entrance. Word to the wise: The bathrooms are in a sub-upstairs area from the main upstairs area (if you're on the second floor, you'll see what I mean). Surprisingly clean for an Irish pub. They also use a card system where, upon entry, they give you a card to which you'll charge all your food and drinks, and then pay at booths on the way out. Even though it was a bit crowded, the place had a very friendly environment. People weren't pushing you out of the way or anything like that, which was refreshing. On the whole, we had a good time and enjoyed the band.

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    IPA !!!

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