What to order at Bar Urca

Signature drink
Chope Brahma and bottled beer
Editor tip
The ground-floor bar opens at 09:00 and the upstairs restaurant at 11:30; petiscos are carried across the street to the mureta.
CuisineSeafood
TypeTraditional bar
Price$$
NeighborhoodUrca
HoursBar daily 09:00-23:00; restaurant daily 11:30-22:00.
Signature drinkChope Brahma and bottled beer
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Food program: Empada de camarão or siri, bolinho de bacalhau and fried sardines

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Address: Rua Candido Gaffree 205, Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22291-080

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