Hocus Pocus DNA is a bar in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro.
Editorially verified October 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Rua Dezenove de Fevereiro 186, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22280-030
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eleninha is a 40-seat bar in a heritage-listed house in Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, with shrimp wontons, fish crudo and cocktails by Alex Mesquita.
DrinkSó Prova: gin, apricot and orange bitters
FoodFish crudo, shrimp wontons, fish and chips and buns
TipIt takes no reservations and charges R$80 corkage; Revista Manchete says it won best bar at the Rio Show gastronomy awards.
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.
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.
