Botafogo has quietly become Rio's beer row, and OverHop anchors it, a brewpub pouring a dozen taps of its own beer a few doors from its neighbours on the same street.
Published March 29, 2026 · By Daniel Okafor
OverHop sits at Rua Dezenove de Fevereiro 190 in Botafogo, on the short stretch that has turned into a craft cluster in Rio de Janeiro. The bar is the taproom of the OverHop brewery, and Revista da Cerveja covered its arrival as a city outpost for one of Brazil's well-regarded hop-forward labels. Twelve taps pour the brewery's own beer, backed by a cocktail list and a bottle shop on site.
The hook is drinking OverHop at the source. The taps run through the brewery's range, so the board favours IPAs and hoppy styles rather than a broad guest selection.
The room
The taproom keeps a rustic, workmanlike feel, with a shop section selling bottles, launches, and branded glassware. Seating is casual and the focus stays on the beer, though the cocktail list gives non-beer drinkers a reason to stay. The setting suits a slow session rather than a loud night.
What to order
Order across the OverHop range and let the hop-forward beers lead, since that is where the brewery built its name. If the group is split, the cocktail list covers the rest of the table. Pick up a bottle or two from the shop on the way out. Expect mid-range $$ pricing for fresh house pours.
The crowd and best time to go
The crowd is Botafogo locals, after-work drinkers, and beer fans walking the row between taprooms. Early evenings stay calm, and the street gets busier as the night runs on. Go after work midweek for a quiet seat, or make a crawl of the block on a weekend.
What regulars say
OverHop's reputation travels beyond its own room, and bars such as Delirium stock its taps around the city, a sign of how the label is regarded. Reviewers on Tripadvisor and Google Maps praise the freshness of drinking at the source and the easy taproom feel. The common note is that the space is modest, so it rewards an earlier arrival.
Who it is for
This is for the hop chaser working through Rio de Janeiro craft beer bars and anyone making a Botafogo beer crawl. Skip it if you want a big seated dinner. Compare the brewpub next door at Hocus Pocus and the deep board at Brewteco.
The verdict
OverHop wins by putting its own beer first on its home street. A dozen house taps, a bottle shop, and a spot on Botafogo's beer row make it a core stop on any Rio craft crawl. Drink the hoppy ones fresh and carry a bottle home. Our craft beer bars guide covers the rest.
