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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.
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Cocktail barCocktail barBotafogo
Blue Blazer is a Botafogo cocktail bar in Rio de Janeiro whose Portas Etílicas menu includes Laura Paravato's Maní, with tucupi liqueur and jataí mead.
DrinkManí: vodka, chilli-spiked tucupi liqueur and jataí mead
FoodPão de queijo fornattas, burrata, ceviche and cold cuts
TipThe Fornatta de Parma at R$40 is the most-ordered dish; the bar opens Wednesday to Saturday, from 17:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturday.
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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.