Sao Paulo · Itaim Bibi
Itaim Bibi is Sao Paulo's polished after work district, where finance crowds spill into cocktail rooms and rooftops once the offices empty. The bars below run from the city's only World's 50 Best entry to long running music corners, and each one has its own profile on the site.
COCKTAIL BARS · $$$$
Eximia is Itaim's research driven cocktail room and the only Sao Paulo bar on The World's 50 Best Bars 2025 list. Best for a serious drink at the counter. Reserve on weekends.
COCKTAIL BARS · $$$ · ★ 4.5
Cocktail Club SP runs a classics led list in a smart room. Google reviewers rate it 4.5. Good for an early evening round before dinner.
ROOFTOP BARS · $$$ · ★ 4.5
Camaroes is a rooftop option for drinks with a view over Itaim. Google reviewers rate it 4.5. Best at sunset on a clear night.
AFTER WORK · $$ · ★ 4.5
Spasso is a steady after work room for cocktails and shared plates. Google reviewers rate it 4.5. Good for a group winding down the week.
LIVE MUSIC · $$$ · ★ 4.5
Bar Mistura Fina pairs live music with a late night crowd. Google reviewers rate it 4.5. Best for a band night with a table booked ahead.
LIVE MUSIC · $$
Maevva has held its Atilio Innocenti corner for close to a decade, with pagode and sertanejo nights and sweet house drinks. Best for a group celebrating. Book on live act nights.
SPORTS BARS · $$ · ★ 4.4
St James is the district's British style pub for matches and pints. Google reviewers rate it 4.4. Best for a televised game with a crowd.
Use this guide as a route through Itaim Bibi or as a checklist for a long weekend in Sao Paulo. Reservations are flagged where they matter. For the wider picture, see the full Sao Paulo bar guide, the city's best cocktail bars, and our pick of the best rooftop bars in Sao Paulo.