The place decoration is really funny. We had a really tasty feijoada there. The food took a little…read morelonger than expected but the flavor worthwhile. The location is the most Bohemia área in Rio, there's a lot to do in Lapa.

Our go to place in Lapa... EVERY night. lol After our 5th…read moretime there we realized that "Bar das Quengas" literally means "Bar of Whores" which would explain the dozens of panties and bras hanging over the bar. lol The menu is HUGE.... yet Nivaldo and I always get the same thing.....the Galeto. Our friends get other things too and they have really enjoyed the food there. What really bums me out (hence the -1 star) is how expensive the caipirinhas there are compared to many of the places in the area. It only bugs me that much because I love caipirinhas.

An amazing find! If…read moreyou're looking for a bar that has great food, great drinks, and live music, then go no further than here! My friend suggested this place, and my Uber driver also backed him up. There is a cover charge, but it is well worth it. Pull up a chair to sit either indoor or outdoor. Order one of their Capirinhas made with fresh fruit. Or order a tall can to share with the table. As you're enjoying the local brews of Brasil, take in the jazzy beats of the live band! The band I saw was super talented and kept me tappin my toes all night. Unless you're one of those smooth Brasilian men who are able to swoop a woman into their arms and twirl her around the dance floor, turning heads with every count. In that case, keep doing what you're doing. Putting my boyfriend to shame. D: The only bad part about this place was that the music ended ended too soon and closed up too early!

Live music was great, service and drinks unfortunately were----weren't. Our waiter was rude and…read morevery dismissive, not just with us but with the other tables near us as well. My friend was trying practice her Portuguese with him by placing her order in Portuguese and he cut her off very abruptly saying "I'm from Boston, you can speak to me in English". Can definitely get better service and drinks down the block at any of the other bars nearby.

This bar in Botafogo is one of the best options in the region. Great selection of Craft Beer, 26…read morebeers on Tap. Colarinho also offers a plenty of Brazilian specialties such as Escondidinho de Carne Seca, Pastel de Carne, and Empada de Camarão.

Don't know about the other specialties, but the beef brisket is not what you'd expect. Fine sliced,…read moredry pieces of meat, more like what you'd bring on a camping trip. Go for Picanha or the Filet Mignion instead.