Expert recommendations of the best clubs, bars, and other after-dark venues.
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00 (Zero Zero)
“Party under the stars; order a salmon burger or smoke a cigar.”—Cristiano Nogueira, author, Rio for Partiers. Candlelit restaurant-lounge next to planetarium; DJs, dance floor, open-air veranda. Avenida Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea; tel. +55 (21) 2540 8041. www.00site.com.br
Guapo Loco
Colorful Mexican restaurant/bar. “Tuesday nights best for dancing, Saturday and Sunday afternoons for the all-you-can-eat buffet.”—Cristiano Nogueira. Rua Rainha Guilhermina 48, Leblon; tel. +55 (21) 2294 8148. www.guapoloco.com.br
Dama de Ferro
“Chic club run by ‘Iron Lady’ Adriana Lima, an artist whose underground spirit prevails.”—Antonia Leite Barbosa, author, Agenda Carioca. Brazilian and international DJs. Vinicius de Moraes 288, Ipanema; tel. +55 (21) 2247 2330. www.damadeferro.com.br
Nuth Lounge
“Almost ten years old and still in style.”—Antonia Leite Barbosa. Tropical decor; young-and-lovely clientele. Avenida Armando Lombardi 999, Barra da Tijuca; tel. +55 (21) 3153 8595. www.nuth.com.br
Le Boy, La Girl
Rio’s gay and lesbian palaces. Some open-minded straight women; few straight men. Outrageous Carnival ball. Rua Raul Pompéia 102, Copacabana; tel. +55 (21) 2513 4993. www.leboy.com.br, www.lagirl.com.br
Palaphita Kitch
“Amazonian finger foods and exotic drinks.”—Cristiano Nogueira. Cocktail suggestion: Caipivara—three tropical fruits, sugar, and ice mixed with sugar cane brandy, vodka, sake, or whiskey. On Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Avenida Epitácio Pessoa; Parque do Cantagalo, Kiosk 20, Lagoa; tel. +55 (21) 2227 0837. www.palaphitakitch.com.br
