Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Drinks & Nightlife
Best caipirinhas in town and right round the corner from the amazing penthouse!!
143 locals recommend
Academia da Cachaca
26 Rua Conde de BernadotteBest caipirinhas in town and right round the corner from the amazing penthouse!!
Cool bar to go to if you're less than 28 yrs old. Any older and you need to wander further down the road!
1062 locals recommend
Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos FerreiraCool bar to go to if you're less than 28 yrs old. Any older and you need to wander further down the road!
One of the oldest bars in Leblon, and still frequented by the original old men- along with a slightly younger crowd at evenings and weekends. Gets very busy.
157 locals recommend
Bar Bracarense
85 R. José LinharesOne of the oldest bars in Leblon, and still frequented by the original old men- along with a slightly younger crowd at evenings and weekends. Gets very busy.
Another traditional bar along with Bracarense , Informal and Academia da Cachaça. Good bar snacks and beer.
304 locals recommend
Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaAnother traditional bar along with Bracarense , Informal and Academia da Cachaça. Good bar snacks and beer.
This is one of the best bars around for açai (the purple fruit which cures everything, allegedly) but Bibi is also excellent for fresh fruit breakfasts and lunchtime salads. Opens at 8.00am
115 locals recommend
Bibi Sucos
36 Rua Santa ClaraThis is one of the best bars around for açai (the purple fruit which cures everything, allegedly) but Bibi is also excellent for fresh fruit breakfasts and lunchtime salads. Opens at 8.00am
Food Scene
Up market dining with good value executive lunch where you just choose between meat or fish and then they come round with amazing side dishes.
148 locals recommend
CT Boucherie
636 Rua Dias FerreiraUp market dining with good value executive lunch where you just choose between meat or fish and then they come round with amazing side dishes.
Famous because Madonna went there once this is a firm favourite with Brazilians and foreigners alike. Be prepared to queue!
326 locals recommend
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraFamous because Madonna went there once this is a firm favourite with Brazilians and foreigners alike. Be prepared to queue!
Whitewashed brick walls and a good vibe. One of my favourites for dinner.
25 locals recommend
Brigite's
Whitewashed brick walls and a good vibe. One of my favourites for dinner.
Excellent food and English speaking waiters. Need to arrive on time if you make a reservation or they will give your table away! Next to Brigites.
101 locals recommend
Zuka
233B Rua Dias FerreiraExcellent food and English speaking waiters. Need to arrive on time if you make a reservation or they will give your table away! Next to Brigites.
Excellent dining, particularly gratinated oyster starter. Avoid lamb which they always overcook. Next to Zuka.
60 locals recommend
Quadrucci
Excellent dining, particularly gratinated oyster starter. Avoid lamb which they always overcook. Next to Zuka.
The only place you can smoke (cigars) inside. Food is fine too if you don't mind the smoke!
35 locals recommend
Esch Café - La Casa del Habano
78 Rua Dias FerreiraThe only place you can smoke (cigars) inside. Food is fine too if you don't mind the smoke!
Complex of cinemas, music venues and dining places with excellent lagoon views only a 7 minute walk away.
69 locals recommend
Complexo Lagoon
1424 Av. Borges de MedeirosComplex of cinemas, music venues and dining places with excellent lagoon views only a 7 minute walk away.
Favourite "kilo"place for lunch: excellent for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Just pick what you like and pay by weight when you leave. Best washed down with a large bottle of "Original"beer.
7 locals recommend
Desacato Bar & Restaurante
26 Rua Conde de BernadotteFavourite "kilo"place for lunch: excellent for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Just pick what you like and pay by weight when you leave. Best washed down with a large bottle of "Original"beer.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful botanical gardens only 15 minutes walk from the apartment.
468 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim BotânicoBeautiful botanical gardens only 15 minutes walk from the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the chic area of Rio and we are right in the heart of it, close to beach and lagoon. 3 supermarkets and 2 banks within 3 mins walk, loads of bars & restaurants plus cinemas & Shopping Leblon.
213 locals recommend
Leblon
This is the chic area of Rio and we are right in the heart of it, close to beach and lagoon. 3 supermarkets and 2 banks within 3 mins walk, loads of bars & restaurants plus cinemas & Shopping Leblon.
Sightseeing
Best beach in Rio (not that I am biassed!) Find your preferred spot and one of the guys from the barracas (beach stands) will offer you chairs, umbrella and cold drinks. Check price first & pay later
390 locals recommend
Praia do Leblon
Best beach in Rio (not that I am biassed!) Find your preferred spot and one of the guys from the barracas (beach stands) will offer you chairs, umbrella and cold drinks. Check price first & pay later