10 Best Bars in The Northeast, Brazil

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Northeast - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Arre Égua

This popular restaurant and bar has live local bands playing forró and sertanejo almost every night of the week. It serves a well-priced buffet of northeastern classics.
Rua Delmiro Gouveia 420, Fortaleza, 60175-090, Brazil
085-3267–2325
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R$20

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Boteco

Boa Viagem

Chilled draft beer, tasty snacks, and a view of the beach make Boteco one of the most popular bars in town.

Av. Boa Viagem 1660, Recife, 51111-000, Brazil
081-3325–1428

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Boteco Praia

In a light blue mansion overlooking Iracema Beach, this lively boteco bar is a great spot for an afternoon beer. The choppe (Brazilian draft beer) is always extra cold and the waiters bring deep-fried snacks directly to your table.
Av. Beira Mar 1680, Fortaleza, 60060-610, Brazil
085-3248–4773

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Downtown

Bairro da Ribeira

Inspired by London's rock-and-roll scene, Downtown has live rock and blues music Thursday through Saturday.

Downtown

Recife Antigo

A club with a London pub look, Downtown is a good place to be on Saturday night when local bands play. The club is especially popular with teenagers and twentysomethings.

Rua Vigário Tenório 105, Recife, 50030-010, Brazil
081-3424–6317

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Galeria Joana D'Arc

Pina

A popular hangout spot that attracts an electic, artsy crowd, Galeria Joana D'Arc is a cluster of small cafés and bars, among them Café Poire, Anjo Solto, Barnabé, and Oriente Médio.

Rua Herculano Bandeira 513, Recife, 51110-130, Brazil
081-9162–3742

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O Biruta

Brasília Teimosa

Repeatedly selected as Recife's best beach bar, O Biruta is a great spot to watch the moon rise over the beach while enjoying a refreshing cocktail and seafood snacks. There's live samba music every Saturday.

Rua Bem-te-vi 15, Recife, 51110-130, Brazil
081-3326–5151

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Old Five

At this charming beachfront bar, tables are lit by candles and overlook the water. Cocktails include the cashew nut and tangerine caiprinha, and there is a varied menu of snacks for sharing. There is live music Thursday to Sunday.
Rua Erivan França 230, Natal, 59090-100, Brazil
084-3025–7005

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Pirata Bar

This pirate-inspired bar is packed every Monday night with what they describe as the "happiest party in South America." Excellent live bands play sertenejo and forró as the crowd takes to the dance floor. Drinks and snacks are available.
Rua dos Tabajaras 325, Fortaleza, 60060-510, Brazil
085-4011–6161
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R$50

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Taverna Pub

Ponta Negra

A bar with character, Taverna Pub is in the basement of a stylized medieval castle. It's popular with locals in their twenties and tourists who stay in the partnering hostel upstairs (Lua Cheia).

Rua Dr. Manuel Augusto Bezerra de Araújo 500, Natal, 59090-430, Brazil
084-3236–3696

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