Dance
Gay Clubs
Buraco da Lacraia Stars Club, Rua André Cavalcante, 58
Bar and gay club downtown Rio. With 2x1 specials and sexy waiters who are dressd in aprons only. Very cruisy (including a dark room); very local though. Free beer and soft drinks most of the night.More info and reviews
Cabare Casanova, Av. Mem de Sá, 25
Mix of party barbies, transsexuals, drags and other queers make this a special club experience. More info and reviews
Cine Ideal, Rua da Carioca, 62
Located in an old cinema (founded in 1909), Cine Real hosts many gay (friendly) parties and events in weekends.
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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. More info and reviews Map: 4
Fosfobox - Fosfobar, 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: 26
Galeria Cafe, Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31
Small but crowded (best on Wednesdays and Thursdays!) gay club with 2 bars. More info and reviews Map: 7
La Cueva, 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: 20
Le Boy, Rua Raul Pompéia, 102
The most well known club at Copacabana (in need of a good make over though). With a sauna upstairs, a couple of bars, gogo boys and drag shows, this is the place where you will end up late at night. Best on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sunday. More info and reviews Map: 10
The Week, Rua Sacadura Cabral, 154
Imported from Sao Paulo, The Week is Rio's latest addition to the club scene. With 2 different areas, many bars and an outside terrace, including small swimming pool, all in a very stylish look and feel, The Week is certainly a recommendation. Don't miss the pool parties on Sunday here!
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Gay Gayfriendly clubs
00 - Zero Zero - 00 Zero Zero, 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
Gay Circuit parties
B.I.T.C.H. Party - various locations,
Big monthly circuit party on various locationsMore info and reviews
Revolution - various locations,
Massive circuit and pool parties, not to be missed during carnival. More info and reviews
X-Demente - various locations,
The biggest circuit party in town, with the biggest names in DJ land. Locations might vary, but X-Demente is often held in Fundição Progresso in Lapa. Check their site for the latest update. More info and reviews
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