Rio de Janeiro
Amid the bars and eateries of Baixo Copa, casual Vizinhando is a good anytime spot that serves ice-cold beers and loads of good sharing appetizers, plus…
Rio de Janeiro
Amid the bars and eateries of Baixo Copa, casual Vizinhando is a good anytime spot that serves ice-cold beers and loads of good sharing appetizers, plus…
Brasília
One of several bars and restaurants at the Pontão that has an appealing waterside location, Mormaii is quiet midweek but gets much busier on Friday and…
São Paulo State
Campos do Jordão's own local brew is one of Brazil's most well-known quality (not quite craft) beers. Here they serve four standards on draft and at least…
São Luís
There are many bars on the sands along this stretch of Av Litorânea with plastic chairs crammed together under umbrellas, but Adventure is usually the…
Salvador
Drinks are standard, and you’ll have to deal with an endless stream of panhandlers sitting at these outdoor tables, but the views at night – several…
São Paulo
In upscale Itaim Bibi, Side is one to simply sit at a great bar and imbibe well-crafted cocktails. The bar itself, half inside the restaurant, half…
Recife
UK Pub is a fairly posh lounge that draws a sexy crowd for imported beers plus varied live bands and DJs. Despite the name it's mostly Brazilian music –…
Recife
An upscale, beach-facing boteco (small open-air bar) that pulls a crowd on most nights. The breezy dining area serves as a decadent drinking den, and you…
Foz do Iguaçu
A breezy outdoor drinking den along Av Jorge Schimmelpfeng with an unbeatable happy hour if you're feeling like Brazilian chopp (50% draft discounts…
Gramado
This small coffeehouse right on the main drag takes caffeine a tad more seriously then elsewhere. Espresso (R$5) and other drinks are prepared by trained…
Rio de Janeiro
This subterranean club is hidden under a shopping center near the metro station. Good DJs spin everything from funk to glam rock, and the crowd here is…
Santa Catarina
From a traditional Azorean-built home once occupied by a 'good' witch, this 10-tap pub is a worthwhile spot for a local pint if you're heading out to the…
São Paulo
Presided over by Saddam, beloved for his kind attention as well as his myriad gold chains, this simple place attracts a mixed gay-alternative-punk crowd…
Rio de Janeiro
One of Rio’s top happy-hour scenes, Ovelha Negra draws a mostly local crowd who come for the lively conversation and the 40 varieties of champagne and…
Porto Alegre
One of Porto Alegre's most classic cafes, Café do Mercado roasts their own beans and serves a mean espresso (coffee R$5 to R$16.80) in three separate…
Centro & the Mainland
A trashy classic, where the intense dance floor pulses to a heavy bass, while swirling bodies lose themselves in the flashing lights. Three bars ensure…
Recife
This modern dining and harborside entertainment complex next to Marco Zero houses a series of bright and inviting cafes, restaurants and bars that come…
Bahia
Perched on scenic stilts over the river, this restaurant makes a great setting for an early-evening drink – if you can get anyone to serve you (service is…
Minas Gerais
On Ouro Preto's main street, this stone-walled cellar pub with back patio keeps its youthful clients happy with 80 different varieties of beer, cheap eats…
Ceará
Located at the entrance to Broadway, Regart is our favorite local bar for its pleasant sidewalk seating and second-floor balcony overlooking the action.
Rio de Janeiro
The trendy favorite in town, with DJs spinning amid an audiovisual assault in the space of a former TV station. The cover charge is R$15 to R$50.
Porto Seguro
The major beach clubs all put on weekly nighttime luaus (parties); the one at Barramares is the most stunning. It’s about 6km north of town.
Bahia
On warm evenings, everyone and his brother is sitting at these sidewalk tables, drinking beer and enjoying a starlit view of the river.
São Paulo
A laidback indie bar along Rua da Consolação awash in religious imagery and other creative paraphernalia, and often features DJs.
Rio de Janeiro
A neighborhood crowd gathers over chope (draft beer) and salgados (snacks) in the evenings at this low-key spot.
Rio de Janeiro
Inaugurated in 1887, this saloon and dining spot serves refreshing brews, with sausages and other filling snacks to match.
Foz do Iguaçu
This buzzy and friendly staple has a big terrace, well-poured chopp (beer) and a menu of pizza and other food.
Bahia
A pretty coffee stand with a few tables on the main square across from the cathedral. Hours can be a bit unpredictable.
Morro de São Paulo
Head over to this beach bar on secluded Quarta Praia to have some cocktails or beers while the waves lap at your feet.
The Amazon
In a park off the main plaza, this kiosk is a popular watering hole for Xapuri’s young and restless.
The Amazon
One of several bars and restaurants clustered around this corner, drawing a mixed crowd most nights.
São Paulo
Fight the local boys for an outdoor table at this cozy and very gay branch of a classic Sampa café.
Centro & the Mainland
A GLS (Gays, Lesbians and Sympathetics) dive catering to a 20-something crowd.
Rio de Janeiro
In a lively stretch of Botafogo, O Plebeu is a welcoming, open-sided two-story bar with tables spilling onto the sidewalk and a 2nd-floor balcony…
Brazil
Part store, part bar, this small craft-beer emporium doesn't have a lot of local flavor but does stock more than 170 artisanal beers by the bottle (50 or…
Rio de Janeiro
Set in a restored colonial building near Praça Mauá, Jazz In draws a buzzing crowd that mingles among the art-covered walls, sipping bubbly (champagne and…
São Paulo
This mainstream craft-beer choice is set on a prime corner near the beginning of trendy Rua dos Pinheiros. Don't expect a lot of knowledge from the staff,…
São Paulo
A more mainstream microbrewery that draws a fun crowd, this is one of Sampa's first and most dependable local craft suds factories; though they don't…