another equally traditional setting is lapa where dozens of trendy bars and pubs can be found, with many unique establishments  offering live music allowing guests to dance or simply listen contently - sitting out on the street front under the shade of an umbrella watching the world go by is also very relaxing amid the beautiful architecture of lapa, particularly friday's and saturday's.

here is our on take some of the bars one can find in rio, classified as most popular, carioca, trendy and the ones with a terrace.