Gay Clubs
Cine IdealRua da Carioca, 62 Located in an old cinema (founded in 1909), Cine Real hosts many gay (friendly) parties and events in weekends.
fri-sun 23:00– 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
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
Galeria CafeRua Teixeira de Melo, 31 Small but crowded (best on Wednesdays and Thursdays!) gay club with 2 bars.
tue-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 BoyRua 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.
mon-sun 23:00– late
The WeekRua 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.
fri-sun 23:00– late
Gay Circuit parties
Revolution - Armazém 4 Cais Do PortoAv. Rodrigues Alves Massive circuit and pool parties, not to be missed during carnival.
Revolution is the gay circuit party that moves Rio de Janeiro.
Gay Parties
Pool Party - Internacional de RegatasAv. Jardel Jércolis The original brazilian POOL PARTY happens in a fabulous outdoor space in Rio de Janeiro with a great view of the Guanabara Bay, the Sugar Loaf and the Christ from the pool.
Gay Gayfriendly clubs
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–