there is also bar do rock which has great beers on tap and live rock music depending on the night - rio vegetariano, with its affordable menu and ready-to-go food options are definitely worth mentioning as well, for the many vegetarians and vegans throughout the city. 

cobal do humaitá is a somewhat of a multiplex heaven to simply stumble upon on any given day or night of the week - meeting up without any concrete plans is never a blunder because this surefire location always has a little something for everyone.

another polo gastronómico is on rua dias ferreira, a trendy street in rio de janeiro's wealthy leblon neighborhood - it is home to a range of high-end restaurants with à la carte menus and renowned chefs who have brought their culinary expertise to the area.