From the owner: Inspirado nos conceitos que já fazem sucesso na Alemanha, Holanda, Inglaterra e Irlanda, o Brooks…read morePubs é referência no mercado de entretenimento, oferecendo muito conforto, sofisticação e principalmente boa música aos seus clientes. A proposta da casa é ser um espaço social, destinado a quem gosta de boa música, degustar os melhores rótulos de cervejas, destilados, espumantes e vinhos do mundo ao som de DJ´s, bandas nacionais e internacionais. Localizado no Recreio dos Bandeirantes - Rio de Janeiro, o pub entra no cenário carioca para satisfazer seu público com atendimento especial, oferecendo um espaço exclusivo para aniversários, festas de empresas, happy hours, eventos empresariais e corporativos. Nossa cozinha oferece as mais variadas experiências gastronômicas, apresentando petiscos com sabores autênticos e que caem bem com qualquer roda de conversa entre amigos.

Nice place with colonial ambiance in the middle of "restaurant row" on Samuel Costa Street, just up…read morethe block from our favorite restaurant in town, Bartholomeu (see my review). My wife had shrimp tossed in pasta, and I had a crusted filet of fish over risotto, and both were excellent. Service is prompt and cordial. Very little English spoken, but the menus have English translations. Wine & beer served. Of the two (this one and Bartholomeu), we preferred the latter -- but if you have two nights in town I would definitely suggest trying them both; can't go wrong with either one. Brazilians dine relatively late, so if you arrive at either one in the 6:00-to-7:00 range there is no need for reservations.

We are on a 2 week honeymoon in Brazil and this may have been our best meal. The bread is…read morespectacular, and they brought out some free appetizers including smoked fish, pumpkin soup, and a croquette that was amazing. We then had some cheese balls as another appetizer, and then the crusted fish and squid risotto for dinner all of which was excellent. The service was top notch and we felt that it was a meal that merited a tip beyond the usual 10%. Highly creative and delicious meal that we strongly recommend. Also very cute restaurant and decor.