The view is awesome but drinks were super expensive and not the best selection. We didn't try the…read morefood but nothing looked spectacular. I'm sure if we felt like spending a lot of money we would have had a better experience.

I went to Brazil for the first time (March 2023) and was recommended I go to this bar by one of the…read morehotel employees. This place did not disappoint. The drinks were fantastic, the bartender was superb and the vibe was super warm. If I lived in Rio I think I would be a regular coming to this car. If I ever come back to Rio I will definitely come to this bar.

Moon lounge Food Truck The views from this lounge were…read moreincredible! This lounge is on the rooftop at the JW Marriott in Rio. Quite surprised to see that they have a food truck, swimming pool, spa the lounge with killer views. I couldn't believe the size of the passion fruit so of course I had to have a passion fruit Caipirinha. The FIRST one was so good I had to have another, and I think I had one more, lol. I WOULD recommend, I will, go back!

Moonlounge is at the top floor of the JW Marriott hotel. Get in the elevator and hit the last floor…read morebutton- doesn't require a card. Fantastic views, great drinks (Caipirinha), didn't get food so can't comment. Had lounge chairs as well as tables.

This place has the best caipirinhas! Sexy atmosphere with great lounge seating by the ocean breeze…read more The staff is nice and has great energy!

Beautiful place, great service, yummy food and packed with interesting and hot ppl. Tourists and…read morelocals. Dress up not needed. Everywhere in Rio is pretty laid back just be sure to make it sexy, it's all about natural beauty in this city. Ladies not too much makeup ok? Just show off some off that beautiful tanned body ;)

I have been to about three nightlife places during my visit to Brazil. This one is by far the best…read moreone! I absolutely love the ambiance. It's a pretty wide open space with lots of seating space as well as places for your group of friends to hangout. My favorite part are of course the large swings! I'd recommend stopping by if you're a visit. The locals already know about it!

If you want somewhere to sit and watch the sunset, this is your place. Right by the lagoon,…read morePalaphita Kitch has sort of a Balinese vibe, with bamboo furniture and sofas facing the water. It's a pretty romantic spot so you see a lot of couples as well as groups of friends. It's nice to just sit and watch people running/cycling by. We just ordered some cocktails but they do have a food menu with snacks. The second time we visited we tried to order food but the waitress seemed to forget and we just gave up. So I wouldn't say the service was particularly great but I would still visit again and again for the atmosphere. Plus, the toilets are pretty cool! The ladies toilet has this giant wooden throne around it!

I wish I would have found this place sooner! They are not being pretentious when they say they…read more"have the best coffee in Brazil"and it isn't too expensive. The owner, Florioano, is so friendly and helped me pick out a ground coffee called Caffe Lorenzon Grano Gourmet. It smells like heaven! Seriously! You know how there is a little hole in the back of coffee bags so you can squeeze it and smell the coffee beans? I couldn't stop squeezing it; I was practically drooling in the store. (And I tried the coffee this morning...I can confirm that it also tastes like heaven!) Now lets move on to the real reason I came to the store in the first place...cachaça! Florianio really knows his stuff. He gave me a better lesson on cachaça than I got at an actual alambique (where cachaça is made). Maybe I am exaggerating a little, but he was so nice and so knowledgable! He explained all the different brands of cachaça made in Rio and the varieties of barrels that it is fermented in and why the color of the cachaça can be white or gold etc. He likes what he does and it shows. I hope to go back and learn more about cachaça with him! I ended up buying a small travel-size bottle of 'Menina do Rio' for now but plan on going back to spend a little more a nice bottle. They don't have live music right now and he is not sure when they will start that back up again. When he does, I will be sure to go! But before then, I will be back to buy more coffee (or just smell it, haha) and to get some cachaça!

Wide selection of quality coffee beans and many kinds of cachacas. Very attentive staff, English…read morespeaking as well. Try cachaca wine flavored liquor. I stocked the beans from multiple provinces and brought two bottles of Cachaça Harmonie Schnaps.

When your favourite bar or club closes, Emporio will be open. Small/busy/dirty inside with rock…read moremusic and unfriendly service. BUT you have the option to buy drinks on the street and enjoy Rio's mornings. Very alternative crowd, not the place to go if you like good looking people.

If you're looking for a nightcap, this is your best bet…read more The setup is kind of weird. You can go inside and order drinks off the menu (including draft beer), or you can go outside and order the bottles of beer that they have there. But you can't do both from inside, unless you're seated by the ledge and lean over. Another strange thing is that you have to tell the cashier what you want, pay, and then she'll tell the bartender. If you just tell the bartender he won't do anything but look at you funny. This system doesn't work very well because you'll see lines forming for the cashiers while the bartenders sit around waiting to make a drink. Is it that hard to pour a draft beer? You know someone else is going to order one. It gets packed and seems to attract the American frat boy type, though I don't know why. The music is good and loud and the crowd spills out onto the street, where you have to be careful because it attracts some shady characters. Expect to smell pot. It has a lot of character and is definitely unique, but bottom line, if every other place was closed I might come here. So would everyone else.