Rio de Janeiro Gay Bars & Clubs

A well known LGBT+ landmark in Rio, the Rainbow Kiosk can be found by the Copacabana Hotel on Copacabana Beach. A good spot to check out some of Rio's most beautiful people. You can have a drink and try some local small plates. Opening hours can vary but it's popular both day and night.

Pink Flamingo is one of the newer editions to Copacabana's gay bar scene. It opens around 7 pm, giving you an early doors option for a gay night out in Rio. It tends to attract a younger, well-dressed and often painfully good-looking crowd. The drag shows are also top-notch.

Back Cat is one of the hottest late-night gay clubs in Rio. Expect a more cruise-y atmosphere and shirtless men on the dancefloor. They often host kinky live performance artists.

Silêncio Bar is a vibrant gay bar in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, known for its cocktails and drag shows. It attracts and mixed though mostly younger crowd. This small bar is something of a meeting point for LGBT+ people in Ipanema.

Galeria is Ipanema's staple dance club on Rua Farme de Amoedos.

With a 20-year-long reputation, it has become a great haven for the LGBT community in Rio de Janeiro. The crowd is very diverse here: gays, lesbians, barbies, bears, trans, queens and more.

Drinks are affordable and the DJs are great.

Point 202 is a night-club located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It hosts strippers and dance parties and offers a wide range of drinks.

After-hours gay dance club in Rio. This is a good place to visit after Silencio if you're planning to dance all night. Expect a young, hot and mostly shirtless crowd. Check their Instagram and sign up to their Whatsapp group for info about events.