Most visitors to Rio will spend most of their time in the Zona Sul (south zone) of the city, but nightlife in the west of the city is pretty lively too. Bars and clubs in the Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro are mainly concentrated in the vast, wealthy suburb of Barra da Tijuca, but there are worthwhile spots to visit in the surrounding areas too.
Party people can mingle with beautiful Brazilian girls and boys at chic night spots such as Nuth, or hang out with a more casual crowd at Deck, while there is more informal eating and drinking to be found at spots such as Parque das Rosas and Bar do Oswaldo.
Vargem Grande, a wonderfully rural neighborhood, is fast gaining a reputation as something of a culinary haven, and Skunna, with its live music and delicious seafood, is a Zona Oeste nightlife option that justifies the cab ride.
Avenida Armendo Lombardi 999,
Barra da Tijuca
Flashy bar, flashy people...
Rua Guilherme de Almeida 67
Recreio
Hit the Deck...
Av. das Américas, 5000
New York City Center
USA-style multiplex...
Estrada dos Bandeirantes 23363
Vargem Grande
Superior Seafood at Skunna...
Avenida Armando Lombardi 633
Shopping Market Street
Fun With Food...
Avenida das Americas
Barra da Tijuca
Beer on a Budget...
Rua Samuel das Neves 376
Where Wine Is King...
Rua Conde de Azambuja 881
Maria da Graca
Simply Delicious Dishes...
Estrada Rio do A 220
Campo Grande
Cultural Center...
Estrada do Joá 3896
Barra's Best Batidas...