Ipanema
A Casa da LuaRua 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–
BofetadaRua 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 FerroRua 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 CariocaRua Farme de Amoedo, 76 Gay bar on the main gay drag of Ipanema, Rua Farme de Amoedo.
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Galeria CafeRua Teixeira de Melo, 31 Small but crowded (best on Wednesdays and Thursdays!) gay club with 2 bars.
tue-sun 22:00– late
Copacabana
Fosfobox - FosfobarRua 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 CuevaRua 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 BarRua 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
Maxim'sAv. Atlântica, 1850 Your original Rio trannies bar. Don't get confused!
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Rainbow KioskAv. Atlantica, Hotel Copacabana Palace Gay kiosk at the Copacabana boulevard at the beach. Often free performances.
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Leblon
00 - Zero Zero - 00 Zero ZeroRua 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.
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Downtown
Turma OKRua do Resende, 43 Drag queen bar down town. Mixed crowd.
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