I spent a week in Copacabana recently and went to BeerLab several times. If you don't speak…read morePortuguese, this is a good place to visit because a couple of their employees speak English. The WiFi (ask them for the password) works great and the peanuts they give you are tasty.

Tired of the typical Brazilian beers then BeerLab is a Great place to have authentic craft beers…read more The staff was friendly and helped guide you through the selection of beers. I particularly like the IPK (Indian pale Koelsch). They have a selection of sandwiches and on busier nights there are food trucks.

Really like this spot. Very typical Carioca boteco with bare minimum. Very small seating areas and…read moreplenty of outside street and side walk standing area. Friendly service and great selection of local beers (Colorado, 3 Cariocas, Noi, 2 Cabezas, etc). This makes it a little less commercial that the more touristy spots in Ipanema. The food is just simple salgados so it's not a dinner spot but a true drinking spot. Always crowded and now we know why.

Two big differences between The States and Brazil...1. We flush our toilet paper down and they…read morethrow it in the trash (yeah...really) 2. We have waaaaay more options when it comes to beer. If you are from a country that has an abundance of beer flavors Brewteco will make you feel right at home. More options than any other place I visited in Rio and really friendly bi-lingual bartenders which makes things so much easier after having to speak in sign language to most other locals. It's a little expensive, but worth it if you're a beer snob and sick of drinking Skol or Brahma.

Wife and I stopped by here to try some local Brazilian beers…read more Small shop with some seating and very nice service. The man who took care of us, Edwardo, speaks fine English and is able to talk about the Brazil brews you are drinking. Has 7 rotating taps of beer along with a selection of Brazilian and foreign craft bottles. A good stop for any craft beer fans before heading out to some tasty bites in the neighborhood.

Great place in Copacabana offering several brands of craft beer. Perfect for beer lovers from all…read moreover the world! They have monthly events to promote new brewers. Service is perfect, and you can even order great food from "Os Imortais", the restaurant right across the street. :)

If you're in Ipanema and in search of some great beers, don't miss this hidden gem inside the…read moreshopping center. We were lucky enough to catch the sign on the newspaper stand outside advertising good beers inside and we were not disappointed. In addition to having a wide selection of beers from around the world (including Speakeasy!), they also have a several taps with rotating beers from both local and international breweries. The prices are a little higher than in the United States, but considering this is in Brazil, we were willing to shell out a few more dollars for some good stuff. For our first trip we tried a a Brazilian Imperial Stout from Schornstein and were impressed. It's not really an imperial stout, but it was far better than some of the other Brazilian stouts we've tried. Stop in, say hello to Bernardo, and grab some beers!

This place is located on the second floor of the shopping center on the corner of Visconde de…read morePirajá and Maria Quitéria, right across from Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz. Go up the escalator (it's a self-starting one so if it isn't moving when you get on it - be prepared) and then take a left. They've got pretty much any kind of beer you want. Lately I've been stopping by to pick up some Ballast Point Sculpin (they've even got the new Grapefruit Sculpin IPA). There's a refrigerator as well, which obviously has chilled beer, or you can pick any off the shelves. The people who work there are friendly and speak English so if you're able to read this you'll be able to get by OK. The only downside is that it is very expensive for just a bottle. However, they have several rare brews that I haven't found elsewhere in Rio.

Delirium Café is the beer bar the Río really needs. There are plenty of cocktail bars but this is a…read morefantastic option for wonderful beer. You'll find many imports from Belgium, Germany, and the US along with some Brazilian brews. Don't get too excited before ordering. You'll find they don't have many beers on the menu for whatever reason. It's pretty disappointing but a replacement beer will still be good. The burgers are their main entrée. They're actually very good, and the vegetarian one would be a good choice for anyone! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Staff doesn't speak much English but does accept credit cards.

This place is lined with various bottles of beer and have a wicked menu but make sure you have a…read morefew beers in mind because they don't always have everything. Delirium Tremens is on tap, which is good because it's the name sake. I like dark stouts and though they have a few on the menu they don't always stock them. Food is decent and I tried the bacon burger which was filling. It comes with a side of fries. It gets crowded but they've expanded the seating outside which spills out onto the road which is nice for the smokers. The inside is narrow and has only one bathroom for each (male and female). Service was friendly and it's a fun place to hangout at.

If you are in the neighborhood and out late. We went too early. Stop in at tge rooftop bar at…read moreSelena across the street to kill time.

Music sounded good but you cannot get through the crowds outside. Might be ok for 20 minutes but…read moreyou'll probably want to move on after that. Worth walking to if you're staying nearby.

Michelin star level favela style eatery. I could not believe my taste buds and eyes! I wish I had…read moreguts to go to the favela location (the original) but copa cabana location was exceptional too! Best food I have had in 2 weeks in Brazil!

I was a bit nervous about venturing into a favela (chalk it up to being mentally stuck in the era…read moreof "City of God"), but when a carioca casually asked if I'd seen the view from Babilonia yet, I realized my perception of the favelas was probably not accurate. I'm glad my misconception was corrected, because Bar do David was 101% worth the trip - it *doesn't* have a view, but we did have one of the best meals of our trip. Our favorite was the ribs with pineapple salsa, which were perfectly charred and fell off the bone. We also had a completely beautiful seafood salad and some croquettes with carne seca, plus a couple very tasty drinks. I can't recommend it enough!

Pra mim não há lugar melhor no Rio de Janeiro e no coração da Zona Norte que sintetizem a perfeição…read moredeste lugar. Atendimento humanizado, seja você um conhecedor de cervejas importadas ou não. Grande abraço aos amigos Marcos e ao Vinícius

From the owner: Cervejas nacionais Cervejas importadas…read moreCervejas artesanais

What's not to like about delicious pestiscos (Brazilian tapas), fresh caipirinhas, and homely…read moreBrazilian service all by the beach! The caldinho de feijão, essentially a cup of black bean "soup", was served with chicharrones and was so flavorful, I could have had a whole bowl of it. The highlight for me was definitely the empada de palmito, like a mini pot pie of palm hearts, it was so creamy, smooth and the pastry melts in your mouth. Of course can't pass on a caipirinha de maracujá (passion fruit), this one was probably the freshest of the whole trip! If you're in the Leblon area, stop by here after a beach day for an incredible Brazilian lunch

I stopped here for an afternoon snack and a drink and had the loveliest time. The staff was warm,…read morewelcoming and attentive. My passion fruit caipirinha was delicious. And the shrimp & cheese ball was fantastic, I had 2 orders. Looking forward to returning on my next visit.