Bar da Frente is a bar in Praca Da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro.
Editorially verified October 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Rua Barao de Iguatemi 388, Praca da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20270-060
Bar Urca sells chope, fried sardines and empadas from a counter in Urca, Rio de Janeiro, to eat on the sea wall opposite with views over Guanabara Bay.
DrinkChope Brahma and bottled beer
FoodEmpada de camarão or siri, bolinho de bacalhau and fried sardines
TipThe ground-floor bar opens at 09:00 and the upstairs restaurant at 11:30; petiscos are carried across the street to the mureta.
Bip Bip is an 18 square metre samba bar on Rua Almirante Gonçalves in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, open since 1968, with rodas on Thursday and Sunday.
DrinkCold bottled beer, taken from the fridge by the customer
TipSeats are few, so arrive early; samba plays on Thursday and Sunday, choro on Tuesday and bossa nova on Wednesday.
Hocus Pocus DNA is the Hocus Pocus brewery's own bar, in a Botafogo garage in Rio de Janeiro with 14 taps, communal tables and cocktails made with house beer.
DrinkOrange Sunshine, an American blonde ale and the best-seller
FoodBreaded olives, sandwiches and burgers
TipTime Out's listing mentions a cocktail list built on the house beers, such as vodka with the Magic Trap golden ale.
Balcão 201 is chef João Paulo Frankenfeld's 22-place bistro-bar on Rua Dias Ferreira in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, with French-leaning plates and cocktails.
DrinkClassic cocktails such as the bloody mary and dirty martini
FoodPastrami croquettes, liver mousse and schiacciata sandwiches
TipThe room holds only 22 places and queues form at the door, so arrive early; it opens at noon every day except Monday.
Polvo Bar is a seafood bar on Rua General Polidoro in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, where chef Monique Gabiatti serves Hot Pulpo, polvo à lagareiro and oysters.
DrinkDrinks, beers and a wine list to go with the seafood
FoodHot Pulpo, polvo à lagareiro, fresh oysters and octopus coxinha
TipThe room was enlarged in December 2025 with an annexed, air-conditioned dining room; paella is the special on some Sundays.
Bracarense pours chope and sells shrimp bolinhos and empadas from a Leblon corner in Rio de Janeiro, a botequim with a Junta Comercial record from 1961.
DrinkDraught chope, pulled on pressure by the counter team
FoodBolinhos and empadas from the counter
TipRiotur lists the corner open daily, until 23:55 from Thursday to Saturday; the weekday set lunch runs from 11:00 to 15:00.
