I went with some friends to Zero Zero lounge next to Rio’s planetarium. I thought it was a bit expensive when compared to other clubs I had been to, but the ambience was pretty hipster and sophisticated. They have a huge open-air lounge area with many couches, Indian wooden benches and the ambiance is candlelit, the décor surely adds a sexy, romantic feel to the place. The gorgeous trendy locals cruise around in fashion clothes and fancy drinks. This place is definitely worth a check.

www.00site.com.br

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Club 69 is a breakthrough nightclub. The sound system and the lights there are a reference and ispiration for every other (good) nightclub in Brazil. Once you get in there you feel like you're not on earth. It’s, basically, a black box with lights on the walls and ceiling - red, green, yellow, purple, orange, blue. It’s surely a designer club! Plus the fact the the place is packed with b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l Brazilians. My recommendation is: swallow down a couple of shots, get a real fancy drink and cruise. The place is great for meeting locals!

Rua Prudente de Morais, 416 - Ipanema

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Lapa 40 Graus is a traditional samba house located right on samba’s birthplace, the Lapa neighborhood. Needless to say, it’s a must-try for everyone who wants to have a piece of the real samba experience. They have several dancefloors, with different bands playing, so even if you’re not into samba, you’ll definitely find something for you. I recommend it!

Rua do Riachuelo 97, Lapa
Phone: 55 21 3970 1338
URL: www.lapa40graus.com.br
Contact: contato@lapa40graus.com.br

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Clandestino Bar is this undeground club in Copacabana, right next to one of Rio’s most famous hostels, so there’s always a young crowd made of people from all around the world as well as Brazillians. It’s a great way of meeting new people. Since I went to Brazil all by myself, all my now close friends were also fellow travellers I met at Clandestino. They play different music every night (funk, soul, hip hop, pop, electro, etc.) so every night there’s a different crowd.

Phone: 3209 0348
URL: www.clandestinobar.com.br/
Email: patrick@stoneofabeach.com.br

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After days and days of clubbin’ with my friends in small, noisy and smoky (up to the point that it got me feeling – and smelling – like an ashtray at the end of the night) clubs, it was with great relief and joy that I stumbled upon Zero Zero, this sophisticated and trendy club in Gavea neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. They have this huge open-air lounge area with lots of couches and benches and there are candlelights all around, that add a sexy, romantic vibe to it. It’s great for those moments when you want to chill, take some time-out from partying and just want to chat and have a drink. The music is great too, and so is the crowd. Lots of good-looking people. I recommend it!

Avenida Padre Leonel Franca, 240 - Gávea
55 21 2540 8041
www.00site.com.br

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A friend and I had an amazing time in this bar. Excellent music and full of young and beautiful people from all over the world. Rio de Janeiro is the best city ever – I loved it!

Barata Ribeiro, Copacabana

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Devassa Ipanema is one of the best spots to chill out in Rio! They have their own chopp (lager, red and stout), great snacks and it is also in a good location in Ipanema, which means that you can go for a beer, meet people and later, just go walking through the club.

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Lounge 69 is a nightclub appreciated by those who like to listen a good music and see beautiful and young people.

When I went there, they played electronic music. I'd recommend you ask for one of their good drinks and to wear comfortable sandals and clothes, because you will probably dance all night!

Rua Prudente de Moraes, 416 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
(55) (21) 2522-0627

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It's weird to explain what Hard Rock is, because most people know the place (they are all over the world!)

The one in Rio is a great nightclub for those who love to dance crazy, with arms and legs wide open because it’s spacious there. I danced 'carioca' funk all night and it was pretty funny! Almost forgot to praise the drinks - very creative and tasty.

Avenida das Américas, 700 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro
(21)2132-8000
www.hardrockcafebrasil.com.br

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00 is a very famous bar, nightclub and restaurant in Rio.

I liked to go there because I ate great food and then danced with my friends all night! There are so many beautiful people there! Especially the girls.

Avenida Padre Leonel Franca, 240 - Gávea, Rio de Janeiro.
(55)(21)2540-8041

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That's a cool bar and nightclub at Copacabana.

I loved Clandestino because I danced all night! And yes, I also drank a lot!

Rua Barata Ribeiro, 111 - Copacabana
Phone number: (55)(21) 3209-0348

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This place is awesome, and so is the food. This was one of our first dinner stops and we still have fond memories of it.

But the cuisine is just the first chapter of the house, the other side of the thing is a great night! The cool and trendy DJs spin the latest e-music hits, while a crowd of young and beautiful people makes things even more interesting. Should you come down to Rio, give it a try. Zero Zero is located in Gávea, near the Planetarium.

Av Padre Leonel Franca, 240 Gávea.
www.00site.com.br/

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This is the official bossanova club in Rio. It is pretty touristy, but you can see some of the original voices and players of the Brazilian bossa wave which was headed by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Don't miss it if you are a fan. Also worth visiting is music shop Toca de Vinicius.

It's central and features in most tourist guides.

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Bunker club between Ipanema and Copacabana is popular with local kids and students. It's dark, spacious and a good place to avoid the 'filhas de programa'; in other words, it's somewhere to meet girls who aren't after your cash.

Nova Geracao Jiu Jitsu is a great club in which to learn the grappling style that's changed the martial arts' world. Guys from all over Leblon train together and it's very open to beginners.

Bunker - big square between Ipanema and Copacabana. The club is on the south side, on the main bus route. NGJJ is off Viconde de Piraha in Leblon. Popular local club, near beach.

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Situated in a large 19th-century building and decorated with Brazilian exotica – as well as a bar and concert venue, it is the main props house for the local film and theatre industry – this is where you come to soak up Rio’s bohemian past. In the evenings - from Tuesday to Saturday – it is the best local showcase of traditional music, such as samba, forró and chorinho.

Rua do Lavradio 20; Tel: 3852-5516; www.rioscenarium.com.br/

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If you're tired of beautiful bodies on the beach and want to check out the alternative scene in Ipanema get yourself down to Dama. Owned by metal-work artist and furniture designer Adriana Lima, (Dama de Ferro = Iron Lady) Dama is a late night electro/house/alternative club with the best local and international DJs, contemporary decor and an up-for-it late night crowd.

Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 288, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

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