The hot weather, steamy samba and dramatically beautiful backdrop all combine to get pulses racing in Rio, and there are plenty of romantic Rio de Janeiro bars and clubs that will make your trip even more special.
Whether you're on a lovers' break in Rio or looking to impress a new Brazilian acquaintance, the romantic bars of Rio are sure to get you feeling starry eyed..
For the ultimate romantic start to the night, you can't beat champagne cocktails at Pergula, Copacabana Palace's poolside bar.
If that's a little out of your budget, drinks by the beach at Ipanema are always a good romantic option, with Bar da Praia being just one of many spots to enjoy a caipirinha.
Lagoa is another wonderfully scenic location to enjoy romantic drinks in Rio, with Bar Lagoa being an excellent place to begin your night, before heading to samba hotspots such as Rio Scenarium.
Avenida Atlântica, 1702
Copacabana Palace Hotel
Dine in style at Copabana Palace...
Rua Joao Lira 5
Beers by the Beach...
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1674
Steaks and sausages with a difference...
Avenida Delfim Moreira 696
Beautiful Views, Beautiful People...
Avenida Atlântica 4240
Hotel Sofital Rio
World-Class Watering Hole...
Rua Jangadeiros 28
Fine Wine & Fine Dining...
Rua do Lavradio
Lapa
Step Back in Time...
Rua Barão da Torre 240
Drinking in the Moonlight...
Rua do Lauradio, 20
THE place to dance samba...
Avenida Viera Suto 80
London style comes to Ipanema...