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Garota da Urca
Type: Bar, Live Music, Local Picks
10Best Says
This welcoming spot by the beach in the gentile neigbourhood of Urca is actually part of a Rio bar-restaurant chain, but is no less appealing for that.
The location, right by the sands and within a... Read More
This welcoming spot by the beach in the gentile neigbourhood of Urca is actually part of a Rio bar-restaurant chain, but is no less appealing for that.
The location, right by the sands and within a few minutes' stroll from Sugar Loaf mountain, is unbeatable, the service is snappy and the wait staff friendly, and the menu features a good mix of local main dishes and finger foods. Try the portion of pasteis (small pastries filled with shrimp, cheese, or meat) for a snack to share, or the fish dishes for something more substantial, and wash it down with an ice cold beer (there's a good range of bottled and draught here) or a tangy caipirinha.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Lucy Bryson
Rio de Janeiro Local Expert
- Beach Bars: "There's more to Urca than Sugar Loaf mountain - take time out to visit the beaches and friendly bars like this one"
- Best for Beach Bars Because: This super-chic haunt is the hangout of choice for A-listers in Copacabana.