Bar Bukowski

Rio de Janeiro


Paying homage to the eponymous bohemian American writer, this club has a downstairs dance floor and bar, and an upstairs level for live bands playing rock, pop and blues. It’s a great scene, and usually attracts a fun crowd. There’s also a pool table and darts, and you can have a go at one of the water pipes. The cover charge is R$55.


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