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Cocktail barListening barCopacabana
111 Music Bar is a listening bar on the third floor of a Copacabana building in Rio de Janeiro, with Genelec speakers, vinyl and a Japanese-led bar menu.
DrinkDois Mundos: cupuaçu, cumaru, white cachaça and barley shochu
FoodSushi, sashimi, edamame with sweet corn and a tempura fish burger
TipA R$30 artistic cover is charged for the music, and only half the tables can be booked; the rest go to walk-ins.
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Cocktail barCocktail bar and restaurantIpanema
Nosso is a three-floor bar and restaurant on Rua Maria Quitéria in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, with a bar on the first floor and a terrace at the top.
DrinkHouse cocktails from the first-floor bar
FoodContemporary dishes that mix several food cultures
TipDinner only, Tuesday to Sunday from 18:30; the operator's site links to online booking.
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Cocktail barListening barBotafogo
Escuta is a three-floor listening bar on Rua General Polidoro in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, with a record library, a DJ booth upstairs and a rooftop terrace.
DrinkCedrón: pisco, Persian lime cordial and verbena soda
FoodTempura shrimp cocktail and a brioche grilled cheese
TipIt opened in September 2026 and queues at the door were reported; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
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BrazilianBotecoLeblon
Jobi is a Leblon bar in Rio de Janeiro open since 1956, serving chope, caipirinhas and bolinho de bacalhau every day from 11:00 until 03:00.
DrinkChope Brahma in 200 ml glasses, called a Robertinho
FoodBolinho de bacalhau, pork ribs and filet mignon sandwiches
TipThe 200 ml chope known as a Robertinho is the best-seller, at R$8.50 in Time Out's listing.
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InternationalBeer barIpanema
Delirium Café, on Rua Barão da Torre in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, won best beer list at Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2026 and pours 20 draught taps.
Drink20 draught taps of national and imported chope
FoodPetiscos, croquettes, tapioca dadinhos and handmade burgers
TipHappy hour runs from 17:00 to 20:00 every day with 350 ml chopes, and Sunday burgers cost R$29.90 per the operator.
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BrazilianSamba barLapa
Beco do Rato is a samba house on Rua Joaquim Silva in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, with music every day and a Saturday feijoada with a samba roda in the afternoon.
DrinkCold beer with the roda de samba
FoodSaturday feijoada at R$40 and boteco petiscos
TipFrom November 2025 Saturdays open at midday: entry is free until 14:00, then R$25 when the roda de samba starts.