All the bus routes run by Av. Venceslau Brás, just up the street from Rio Sul shopping center, so…read moreit's easy to get to. The distinct caricatures graffitied on the wall across from it is a telltale sign and makes it easy to recognize.
Staff was friendly and allowed us to peruse the merchandise without hassle. They also were bilingual which helped if your Portuguese is not up to snuff. They had plenty of Botafogo paraphernalia to satisfy any fan. They even had a promotion that featured older season vintage shirts on sale.
The soccer social club is right next door and ticket sales are just around the corner.
The outside stairs down to the metro and bus lines are a little misleading. The Botafogo metro is a decent 15 minute walk at least.