Drink: bars, pubs and cafes
Ipanema
A Casa da Lua
Rua Barão da Torre, 240
One of the few gay bars in Rio with a lesbian profile, this is a relaxed local spot to watch people go by from one of the small tables on the side walk.
Rua Barão da Torre, 240
One of the few gay bars in Rio with a lesbian profile, this is a relaxed local spot to watch people go by from one of the small tables on the side walk.
mon-sun 20:00–
Bofetada
Rua Farme de Amoedo, 87A
Gay bar and cafe on Ipanema, with a mixed crowd of barbie's, tourists and students.
Rua Farme de Amoedo, 87A
Gay bar and cafe on Ipanema, with a mixed crowd of barbie's, tourists and students.
mon-sun 18:00– late
Dama de Ferro
Rua Vinicius de Morais, 288
Stylish mixture of lounge, club and gallery, it spans over two floors. On the first floor you will find the lounge and the dance floor on the second.
Rua Vinicius de Morais, 288
Stylish mixture of lounge, club and gallery, it spans over two floors. On the first floor you will find the lounge and the dance floor on the second.
wed-sun 23:00–08:00
Expresso Carioca
Rua Farme de Amoedo, 76
Gay bar on the main gay drag of Ipanema, Rua Farme de Amoedo.
Rua Farme de Amoedo, 76
Gay bar on the main gay drag of Ipanema, Rua Farme de Amoedo.
mon-sun –
Galeria Cafe
Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31
Small but crowded (best on Wednesdays and Thursdays!) gay club with 2 bars.
Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31
Small but crowded (best on Wednesdays and Thursdays!) gay club with 2 bars.
tue-sun 22:00– late
Copacabana
Fosfobox - Fosfobar
Rua Siqueira Campos, 140 –22a
Tiny club and bar in the red light district of Copacabana. Frequent special theme parties.
Rua Siqueira Campos, 140 –22a
Tiny club and bar in the red light district of Copacabana. Frequent special theme parties.
mon-sun 22:00– late
La Cueva
Rua Miguel Lemos, 51
The bears cave of Rio. Located in a basement, this is the oldest gay bar in Copacabana.
Rua Miguel Lemos, 51
The bears cave of Rio. Located in a basement, this is the oldest gay bar in Copacabana.
tue-sun 23:00– late
Le Boy Bar
Rua Raul Pompeia, 102
Gay bar belonging to one of the most popular clubs in Rio. Has a seperate entrance next to the club.
Rua Raul Pompeia, 102
Gay bar belonging to one of the most popular clubs in Rio. Has a seperate entrance next to the club.
mon-sun 21:00– late
Rainbow Kiosk
Av. Atlantica, Hotel Copacabana Palace
Gay kiosk at the Copacabana boulevard at the beach. Often free performances.
Av. Atlantica, Hotel Copacabana Palace
Gay kiosk at the Copacabana boulevard at the beach. Often free performances.
mon-sun –
Leblon
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Rua Padre Leonel Franca, 240
Gay friendly club at Leblon in old planetarium with bar, restaurant and dance floor.
Rua Padre Leonel Franca, 240
Gay friendly club at Leblon in old planetarium with bar, restaurant and dance floor.
thu-sun 22:00–
Bar d'Hotel
Av. Delfim Moreira, 696
The bar of boutique hotel Marina All-Suites at Leblon is gay friendly.
Av. Delfim Moreira, 696
The bar of boutique hotel Marina All-Suites at Leblon is gay friendly.
mon-sun –
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