Rio craft beer scene exists in pockets across Botafogo and Lapa. The 10 below show Rio's craft beer culture.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Rio
01 · Rio de Janeiro
Vila Isabel
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Brewery + magic
Vila Isabel magic-themed brewery.
Order: Their flagship Magic Trap IPA
02 · Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo
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Brewery taproom
Botafogo craft brewery.
Order: Their flagship pale ale
03 · Rio de Janeiro
Lagoa
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Casual craft beer pub
Lagoa casual craft beer pub.
Order: A flight of three Brazilian IPAs
04 · Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo
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Casual · Craft beer + culture
Botafogo cultural-space-and-craft-beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA + a culture event
05 · Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo
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Irish-American · Craft beer
Botafogo Irish-American craft beer pub.
Order: A pint of Guinness + a Brazilian craft IPA
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06 · Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo
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Casual neighbourhood pub
Botafogo neighbourhood casual craft beer pub.
Order: A local Brazilian IPA
07 · Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema
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Hotel cocktail + beer
Hybrid Ipanema cocktail-and-craft-beer bar.
Order: A craft IPA + a stirred cocktail
08 · Rio de Janeiro
Lapa
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Casual brewpub
Lapa casual brewpub.
Order: Their flagship pilsner
09 · Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo
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Casual craft beer · Modern
Botafogo modern casual craft beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA flight
10 · Rio de Janeiro
Vila Isabel
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Brewery taproom
Vila Isabel craft brewery.
Order: Their seasonal saison
How Rio drinks craft beer
Hocus Pocus is the iconic option. Most peak between 9 and 11 PM.
