Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Shopping
Botafogo Praia Shopping
400 R. Praia de BotafogoFor shopping.
Livraria da Travessa
97 R. Voluntários da PátriaMy favourite bookstore.
Sightseeing
For a pleasant time riding the famous cable car and great views of the city.
2563 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Mountain
For a pleasant time riding the famous cable car and great views of the city.
Arts & Culture
Casa Daros
159 Rua General SeverianoA former country pile in Botafogo it's the city's latest art jewel
Museu do Indio
55 Rua das PalmeirasMuseum of the Native Brazilian community.
Drinks & Nightlife
With one eye firmly on the after work crowd, Ovelha Negra catches the early birds in search of the fizzy stuff after a hard day's work.
43 locals recommend
Champanharia Ovelha Negra
120 R. BambinaWith one eye firmly on the after work crowd, Ovelha Negra catches the early birds in search of the fizzy stuff after a hard day's work.
For drinking draft beer in the "carioca" way. Just sit outside and enjoy the noisy large amount of people having fun on Friday's happy hour.
399 locals recommend
Cobal do Humaitá
446 R. Voluntários da PátriaFor drinking draft beer in the "carioca" way. Just sit outside and enjoy the noisy large amount of people having fun on Friday's happy hour.
Boteco Colarinho
100 R. Nelson MandelaFor a nice beer really close to home.
Caverna
26 R. Assis BuenoGreat drinks and music.
A mix of kitchen & bar, casamata, art exhibition space, and bookstore. Delicious burgers and drinks are served.
200 locals recommend
Comuna
9 Rua Visconde de MaranguapeA mix of kitchen & bar, casamata, art exhibition space, and bookstore. Delicious burgers and drinks are served.
7 draft beer types and more 50 beer brands to delight if you are a beer lover.
29 locals recommend
Teto Solar
110 A R. Paulo Barreto7 draft beer types and more 50 beer brands to delight if you are a beer lover.
Bar Bukowski
270 R. Álvaro RamosA Club for Rock Music and drinks.
Casa da Matriz
107 R. Henrique de NovaisA traditional Indie nightclub.
Food Scene
Eccellenza
121 R. Visc. de CaravelasFor a great pizza.
Hell's Burguer
805 R. Muniz BarretoBurguer & Beer.
Miam Miam
34 Rua General Góis MonteiroExcellent contemporary food and good service.
For beef lovers. A traditional Brazilian barbecue experience.
255 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Botafogo
s/n Av. Reporter Nestor MoreiraFor beef lovers. A traditional Brazilian barbecue experience.
Oui Oui
85 Rua Conde de IrajáModern design meets contemporary food.
Delicious organic food. If you are a Vegetarian / Vegan, this is a good option for you.
53 locals recommend
Refeitório Orgânico
120 R. Dezenove de FevereiroDelicious organic food. If you are a Vegetarian / Vegan, this is a good option for you.
Please ask for a "Sonho de Aipim com recheio de camarão com catupiry". It's all you need to know (if you are not shellfish allergic).
46 locals recommend
Joaquina Bar & Restaurant
448 R. Voluntários da PátriaPlease ask for a "Sonho de Aipim com recheio de camarão com catupiry". It's all you need to know (if you are not shellfish allergic).
Entertainment & Activities
Estação NET Rio Cinema
35 R. Voluntários da PátriaA nice art house theatre just a few steps away.
Getting Around
Botafogo station
5 R. Nelson MandelaThe Subway station, just at the corner.