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. More info and reviews     Map: 5

Rua Farme de Amoedo, 87A
Gay bar and cafe on Ipanema, with a mixed crowd of barbie's, tourists and students. Relaxed atmosphere to drink plenty of caipirinhas. One of the oldest on Ipanema. More info and reviews     Map: 4

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. More info and reviews     Map: 7

Rua Farme de Amoedo, 76
Gay bar on the main gay drag of Ipanema, Rua Farme de Amoedo. More info and reviews

Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31
Small but crowded (best on Wednesdays and Thursdays!) gay club with 2 bars. More info and reviews     Map: 3

Rua Siqueira Campos, 140 –22a
Tiny club and bar in the red light district of Copacabana. Frequent special theme parties. More info and reviews     Map: 19

Rua Miguel Lemos, 51
The bears cave of Rio. Located in a basement, this is the oldest gay bar in Copacabana. More info and reviews     Map: 12

Rua Raul Pompeia, 102
Gay bar belonging to one of the most popular clubs in Rio. Has a seperate entrance next to the club. More info and reviews     Map: 11

Av. Atlântica, 1850
Your original Rio trannies bar. Don't get confused!More info and reviews     Map: 15

Av. Atlantica, at Siqueira Campos
Gay kios at the Copacabana boulevard at the beach. Often free performances. More info and reviews

Rua Padre Leonel Franca, 240
Gay friendly club at Leblon in old planetarium with bar, restaurant and dance floor. Mostly gay on Thusdays and Sundays. More info and reviews     Map: 17

Av. Delfim Moreira, 696
The bar of boutique hotel Marina All-Suites at Leblon is gay friendly. More info and reviews     Map: 13

Rua do Resende, 43
Drag queen bar down town. Mixed crowd.More info and reviews     Map: 14