Top 10 Standout Bars In Ipanema Rio

Ipanema is one of Rio’s coolest hot spots attracting the young and trendy. It’s not hard to see why with one of the best beaches in Rio, a steady flow of music in the air and the hippest bars and restaurants. With a more tropical and free vibe, it’s more energetic than Copacabana and sucks tourists into an easy holiday mood. And it’s doesn’t stop when the sun goes down: with a wide range of bars dotted around the area, it’s the perfect place for nighttime antics too.

1. Bar 48

Bar, Brazilian

Another social go-to, Bar 48 attracts the young and trendy with its dynamic feel and vibrant mood. A reformed garage, the entire front wall is open, making what is technically a small place feel wide and airy, with a seamless indoor to outdoor structure. It’s decorated inside in graffiti which, alongside the steel oil-drum tables, gives it a truly alternative feel. A live DJ plays all night to the chattering crowds that gather there to drink good beers, wine and cocktails.

Banana Jack

A pub-style bar, Banana Jack is perfect to meet friends, eat from an ample menu and drink a caipirinha or two. It’s also famous for its Banana Beer that, as the name suggests, is beer made from bananas. You might need to acquire the taste though – you either love it or you don’t – but it’s definitely worth trying to see what all the fuss is about. The bar sits on the main path between the beach and the metro so is an excellent drop-in place after the beach as well as for a weekend night out.

Rua Jangadeiros, 6 – Loja B, Ipanema, RJ, Brazil, +55 21 2521 9055

2. O Bar Do Beto

Bar, Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, Brazilian, Beer, Wine, Fast Food, Cocktails

Located on a street locally known as ‘Farme’ which is familiar to locals as the gay area of Ipanema, O Bar Do Beto is a typical gay and lesbian meeting point and hang out. Its wide, open plan seating makes for a sociable venue and with modern pop music, it’s always a buzzing place with a contagious atmosphere and fun-loving people. In front of Farme street is the LGBT part of the beach, distinctly marked by big rainbow flags, and the majority of the beach-goers there go to O Bar Do Beto post-beach for good food and strong cocktails.

3. Bar Astor

Bar, Restaurant, Brazilian, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

Despite being right next to the beach with ocean views, this is not the kind of place to drop in post-beach. With its air of glamour and sophistication, here you can dress up and enjoy a night out sipping sparkling wine whilst eating good appetizers. With low lighting and a subdued mood, Bar Astor takes you away from the relaxed and casual style of Ipanema and transports you to a world of elegance for the night.