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BrazilianBotequimBotafogo
Chanchada is a Botafogo boteco in Rio de Janeiro with 1970s decor, a weekday set lunch and bar food such as cured torresmo and beef-cheek croquettes.
DrinkBenzetacil: Dreher brandy, ginger honey syrup, lime and a propolis spray
FoodWeekday set lunch, 24-hour cured torresmo and beef-cheek croquettes
TipIt opened in early 2022 and held a four-year anniversary party with guest chefs on 9 February 2026.
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Cocktail barCocktail barBotafogo
Quartinho Bar holds up to 40 people on Rua Arnaldo Quintela in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, with inventive cocktails and bar food such as Korean fried chicken.
DrinkHavana ooh na na: Havana rum, cashew fruit, coffee, rosemary and cumaru
FoodKorean fried chicken and gyoza filled with shredded brisket
TipIt reopened in June 2026 with a larger sofa and new art on the walls; Tuesday and Wednesday close an hour earlier.
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Northeastern BrazilianBotequimBotafogo
Adega da Velha is a Botafogo boteco in Rio de Janeiro serving Northeastern dishes such as baião de dois and carne seca, listed as city heritage in 2013.
DrinkDraught chope with a range of cachaças
FoodBaião de dois, carne seca, queijo coalho and carne-seca pastries
TipRiotur says a Portuguese owner ran it until Francisco, from Ceará, turned it into a Northeastern bar in the early 1980s.
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Cocktail barCocktail barBotafogo
Surreal Bar fills a Botafogo mansion on Rua Paulo Barreto in Rio de Janeiro with signature cocktails, authorial dishes and live music from Tuesday to Friday.
DrinkOlhar Noturno: jabuticaba Campari and cachaça with red vermouth and a slice of parmesan
FoodAuthorial plates: cauliflower croquette, ancho steak and sandwiches
TipGroups of up to six book online; larger groups use WhatsApp, and the bar answers messages only, not calls.
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BrazilianBotequimBotafogo
Jurubeba Bar is a corner boteco in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, from chef Elia Schramm, with draught chope, petiscos and cocktails of Brazilian ingredients.
DrinkGalo Jurubeba, a house cocktail made with aged cachaça
FoodMoelinha ferrugem, Marechal potatoes with sausage and egg, roast beef sandwiches
TipLunch comes as set plates plus daily suggestions; the drinks list is by Paula Diniz and the kitchen is shared with chef Fabiano Soares.
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Cocktail barCocktail barLeblon
Liz Cocktail & Wine on Rua Dias Ferreira in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, won best drinks list at Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2026 and also pours a short wine list.
DrinkClassic and signature cocktails with house infusions, clarifications and bitters
FoodOysters, boards and small plates to match the cocktails and wines
TipThe room seats 72 and takes reservations through the bar's online booking link or WhatsApp; it opens Tuesday to Sunday.