10 Best Nightlife in Brasilia and the West, Brazil

Balaio Café

The action spills into the streets on weekend nights at the city's current hot spot for partying.

Bar Brasília

Asa Sul

If you want to experience a typical Brazilian happy hour, go to the traditional Bar Brasília, known for having the best draft beer in town. Traditional appetizers such as bolinho de bacalhau (cod cake) round out the offerings.

506 Sul, Bl. A, Lj. 15, Brasília, Federal District, 70350-515, Brazil
061-3443–4323

Beirute

Asa Sul

An eclectic bar-restaurant with Middle Eastern flair, Beirute has been in business since 1966. During its first decade it drew politicians making deals; today the gay-friendly place attracts a wide range of people. It's known for its ice-cold beer and Lebanese snacks. There's also a branch in the Asa Norte.

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Confrade

This is one of Cuiabá's liveliest and largest bar/restaurant combinations, with live music every night. Try the jacaré (caiman).

Av. Mato Grosso 1000, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, 78005-030, Brazil
065-3027–2000

Door 607

The Praça da Mandioca is becoming host to an alternative nightlife scene. Door 607, a burger bar, art gallery, and performance venue run by a young English and Brazilian couple, is the latest addition.

Feira Central

A fun place to go out for an evening, the Feira Central or central fair is home to dozens of friendly snack bars selling local specialty soba noodles, with bands playing and locals drinking in a typically Brazilian atmosphere.

Libanus

Asa Sul

One of Brasília's less pretentious and more relaxed places for a drink, this bustling bar serves cheap and popular Middle Eastern snacks as well as the all-important ice cold chopp (draft beer).

206 Sul, Bl. C, Lj. 36, Brasília, Federal District, 70252-500, Brazil
061-3244–9795

Loca Como Tu Madre

Asa Sul

This cosmopolitan bar and restaurant has become one of the most popular places in town for Brasília's young and alternative set, drawn here by the stylish interior design, international cuisine, imported beers, and DJs who know how to read a crowd.

Pinella Bistrô

Asa Norte

A popular place for winding down after work, Pinella stocks a large selection of beers. Live music or DJs keep things lively.

CLN 408, Bl. B, Lj. 20, Brasília, Federal District, 70856-520, Brazil
061-3347–8334

Victrola

Asa Norte
A self-styled gastrobar at the heart of an emerging nightlife area in the Asa Norte, Victrola has an outstanding selection of beers for those tired of the average Brazilian offerings. Guests can choose from 4,000 LPs to listen to.
CLN 413, Bl. E, Brasília, Federal District, 70876-550, Brazil
061-3032–2626