sports fans can catch big games while enjoying draft beer, and as a result the mud bug bar has an american feel about it - especially when american football and ice hockey games are being aired to a crowd of cheering tourists.

rio being rio, there is an element of brazilian influence, as the party spirit and live music events throughout the week attract cariocas and foreigners alike. german, english, and north american lagers and ales are available here. nearly 40 imported beers line the lengthy bar, and there is even irish guinness on tap - somewhat of a rarity in rio de janeiro.