A very cool street-side bar in Rio. One of those places you walk up to and only mean to spend an…read morehour at, and end up spending 5-6 hours at. This particular spot is ultra efficient, organized and is quick to replace your bottle of beer with a New even colder bottle of beer. Copa Americanos and classic snacks available. Great for people watching and enjoy the shady trees the neighborhood, many trees studded with orchids that the cab-drivers water and take care of. This is a great place to hangout and just watch the day pass you by. Zig Zag is one of the few remaining classics in Ipanema.

What's not to like about delicious pestiscos (Brazilian tapas), fresh caipirinhas, and homely…read moreBrazilian service all by the beach! The caldinho de feijão, essentially a cup of black bean "soup", was served with chicharrones and was so flavorful, I could have had a whole bowl of it. The highlight for me was definitely the empada de palmito, like a mini pot pie of palm hearts, it was so creamy, smooth and the pastry melts in your mouth. Of course can't pass on a caipirinha de maracujá (passion fruit), this one was probably the freshest of the whole trip! If you're in the Leblon area, stop by here after a beach day for an incredible Brazilian lunch

I stopped here for an afternoon snack and a drink and had the loveliest time. The staff was warm,…read morewelcoming and attentive. My passion fruit caipirinha was delicious. And the shrimp & cheese ball was fantastic, I had 2 orders. Looking forward to returning on my next visit.

If you are in the neighborhood and out late. We went too early. Stop in at tge rooftop bar at…read moreSelena across the street to kill time.

Music sounded good but you cannot get through the crowds outside. Might be ok for 20 minutes but…read moreyou'll probably want to move on after that. Worth walking to if you're staying nearby.

This cozy bar is on the corner of Vinícius de Moraes and Barão de Torre (figure out their name…read moreyet?) Although it looks unassuming, I find myself coming here often (could also be because I live fairly close) for a beer and appetizers. I prefer this place because the outside patio is fenced off with bushes which makes it a bit more private and comfortable. Few things are more annoying than enjoying a beer with friends and then being hassled by a passer-by. They also have Original, which can sometimes be not so easy to find. Try the batatas portuguesas, they are basically homemade chips (crisps for you Brits) and are sliced thin and served fresh. Delicious. Stop by and enjoy a cerveja - you'll probably see me there.

All I wanted for dinner was a Frango com Catupiry pizza. I tried the fancy pizza place nearby and…read morethey didn't have it. I came to Torre and had a delicious Acerola and Laranja juice, the pizza I wanted, and it was all very cheap for Rio standards. The staff was funny and welcoming, and the environment is very relaxed.

My sister and I came here for a few casual drinks. Of course we got the stereotypical caipirinha…read moreand they were made pretty nicely. We also ordered the fruit salad which was very fresh and incredibly appetizing. There were quite a few locals just hanging around and just enjoying the warm evening.

Great place for a casual stop. Excellent fresh fruit. Great juices. My son had the traditional…read more"empanada". Very god and tasty. Cakes or "bolo" are great. For Spanish ask for Francisco. Prices are very affordable.

Great casual spot for food & beer. Heard that Boteco Belmonte is a big chain in Brazil and typical…read morefor a boteco - kind of like a the Brazilian version of a local pub. This location in Copacabana is a block in from the beach. The open air atmosphere made for a great spot to relax and cool off after some time on the beach or sightseeing. We got some Brahma beers served ice cold. I had the seafood moquequa and my friend had the feijoada. The food was tasty, prices were reasonable, and service was good.

Decent food, but very expensive for what it is. You can get a meal directly on the beach with a…read morebetter view for less

Awesome little dive bar + store. At this one, they sell falafel (a rarity in Rio) and Mac cheese,…read moreamongst other things. The food and service are both really good and there's plenty of seating, although it's outside. The store is really cool too. We're been to both this one and the one in Botafogo. They're definitely worth it, at least to see a cool little piece of Rio.

On my first visit to Armazém Devassa we partook in their buffet lunch on a Saturday afternoon. It…read morewasn't cheap and it wasn't particularly lavish given the price. That said, we were able to sit outside and enjoyed a couple of cold chopes (almost freezing beer served in small glasses) with our lunch. We were also able to try a few staple Brazilian dishes for the first time here like manioca and feijoada. On another trip to Rio I stayed at the Mar Ipanema Hotel which is connected by a door to Armazém Devassa. Most mornings we had breakfast here and we also came for happy hour drinks. Whilst not worth making a special trip for, if you find yourself near Armazém Devassa and in need of a beer or a snack this is a fine spot to stop.

If you're looking for an afternoon spot to have a couple beers, Devassa is pretty ok. And I say…read moreit's only ok because I don't care so much for their beers (all are the Devassa brand). Despite not being a fan of their home brews, I like the location (only a few blocks up from the beach and in the middle of Ipanema) and I appreciate the fact that they're nearly always open. It's a good spot to enjoy an outdoor table and share some fried snacks (lots of standard Brazilian options and even some American ones too -- cheese and bacon fries). I wouldn't recommend going out of your way, but if you find yourself in a bind on the corner of Visconde de Pirajá and Anibal de Mendonça there's always Devassa.

When your favourite bar or club closes, Emporio will be open. Small/busy/dirty inside with rock…read moremusic and unfriendly service. BUT you have the option to buy drinks on the street and enjoy Rio's mornings. Very alternative crowd, not the place to go if you like good looking people.

If you're looking for a nightcap, this is your best bet…read more The setup is kind of weird. You can go inside and order drinks off the menu (including draft beer), or you can go outside and order the bottles of beer that they have there. But you can't do both from inside, unless you're seated by the ledge and lean over. Another strange thing is that you have to tell the cashier what you want, pay, and then she'll tell the bartender. If you just tell the bartender he won't do anything but look at you funny. This system doesn't work very well because you'll see lines forming for the cashiers while the bartenders sit around waiting to make a drink. Is it that hard to pour a draft beer? You know someone else is going to order one. It gets packed and seems to attract the American frat boy type, though I don't know why. The music is good and loud and the crowd spills out onto the street, where you have to be careful because it attracts some shady characters. Expect to smell pot. It has a lot of character and is definitely unique, but bottom line, if every other place was closed I might come here. So would everyone else.