Things to Do in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro Known for its lively nightlife, with numerous bars, restaurants, and nightclubs lining its streets. The area features the historic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct and is close to cultural venues like Circo Voador and the Selarón Staircase.
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Chapel of the Divine Child ★ 4.9 · 4.3k
Catholic church from the 17th-century, known for its 382 steps & views over Rio, plus a funicular.
Every day 7 AM – 5:30 PM
Adoçando Vidas
Mon–Thu 1 PM – 7 PM
Fri 2 PM – 11 PM
Sat 2 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12:50 PM – 5 PM
Feira Livre da Glória ★ 4.6 · 495
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun 7 AM – 4 PM Where to eat & drink in Lapa
Circo Voador ★ 4.7 · 5.7k· R$40–140
Popular outdoor venue for live music & cultural events, with views of the Carioca Aqueduct.
Bar Carioca da Gema ★ 4.6 · 3.5k· R$40–140
Bar & traditional pizzeria in an old mansion where you can listen to live samba & choro at night.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 7:30 PM – 1 AM
Fri 7:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Sat 8:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Sun Closed
Bar da Cachaça ★ 4.5 · 5.0k· R$20–40
A modest, laid-back bar with snacks & an assortment of craft cachaça spirits from various regions.
Every day 12 AM – 6 AM, 4 PM – 12 AM
Dida Bar e Restaurante ★ 4.6 · 2.8k· R$40–120
Specialty beers & snacks, like stuffed sweet-potato fries, in a cozy, rustic restaurant.
Mon Closed
Tue 4 PM – 12 AM
Wed–Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
Karaoke Show Bar (Lapa) ★ 4.7 · 1.7k· R$20-100
Every day 6 PM – 5 AM
Boteco da Garrafa ★ 4.3 · 3.0k· R$60–180
Laid-back renovated mansion serving Brazilian snacks & a selection of domestic & imported beer.
Every day 4 PM – 12 AM
Leviano Bar ★ 4.3 · 2.9k· R$40–140
Samba, forró, acrobatic shows & more in a restored mansion serving cocktails & imported beer.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 6 PM – 4 AM
Sat 6 PM – 4 AM
Sun 6 PM – 4 AM
Sabor Peruano en Rio ★ 4.8 · 1.0k· R$40–120
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri 12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
Booze Bar Lapa ★ 4.5 · 3.1k· R$40–120
A wide selection of craft & draft beer, coxinhas & feijoada in a cosmopolitan townhouse setting.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 11 AM – 12 AM
Fri 11 AM – 2 AM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11 AM – 12 AM
Os Ximenes ★ 4.5 · 2.9k· R$40–60
Typical local pub with beer, caipirinhas & Brazilian fare like feijoada & dishes from the Northeast.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 2:30 AM
Sat 7 AM – 5:30 AM
Sun 7 AM – 2:30 AM
Botequim Vaca Atolada ★ 4.5 · 3.1k· R$20–60
Colorful pub with a lively, upbeat vibe serving snacks & draft beer, with old-school samba at night.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 4 PM – 4 AM
Sat 4 PM – 4 AM
Sun Closed
Fazenda Paradiso Café ★ 4.6 · 899· R$20–40
A family-owned business that produces special coffees from Minas Gerais, roasted in the historic center of Rio de Janeiro.
Mon–Fri 8:15 AM – 6 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Sarau Rio ★ 4.3 · 2.0k· R$40–140
Beer, drinks & finger food in a lively setting with live music, outdoor seating & graffitied walls.
Mon 6 PM – 3 AM
Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 6 PM – 4 AM
Fri 6 PM – 5 AM
Sat 6 PM – 4 AM
Sun 6 PM – 1 AM Planning time in Lapa?
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1 Circo Voador 2 Chapel of the Divine Child 3 Bar Carioca da Gema 4 Bar da Cachaça 5 Adoçando Vidas 6 Dida Bar e Restaurante 7 Karaoke Show Bar (Lapa) 8 Feira Livre da Glória 9 Boteco da Garrafa 10 Leviano Bar Other areas in Rio de Janeiro Ready to plan Lapa? Turn these Lapa picks into a day-by-day Rio de Janeiro plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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Circo VoadorNightclub
Chapel of the Divine ChildFamous Catholic Church
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