Rio De Janeiro
Sidewalk-and-seawall institution since 1939. Chopp from 5pm, the city's best people-watching, locals from the navy base after work.
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Multi-block boteco chain that does after-work better than its scale suggests. Empadas, chopp, sidewalk seating.
Botafogo gastropub with a creative house-cocktail programme alongside cold draughts. Open from 5pm, food until midnight.
Classic Carioca boteco running from lunch through the night. Sidewalk tables, chopp pricing fair, post-work staple.
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