Rio de Janeiro
Discover the best spots and events in Rio de Janeiro, spotted by happn. Whether you’re looking to explore the city, meet new people, try new experiences, or go on a date, happn has a special selection just for singles.
Maratona da Alegria
November 7, 2026
Thiaguinho, Ludmilla, Belo, Léo Santana, Menos É Mais and other artists lead 12 hours of celebration at Praça da Apoteose. Enough time to sing, dance and test both your stamina and that of the person who caught your eye.

happners' hot spots
Frisson
There is a frisson running through Botafogo. Set in a 1938 building, this bar brings together records, DJs and good drinks. Who hangs out there? There is only one way to find out.

happners' hot spots
Fatchia
This place brings together two bar trends by betting on vinyl and serving pizza. But do not assume it is more of the same... You will see that this townhouse in Glória has an identity of its own!

Pizza lovers
Chora Café
Know those places that are a bit of everything? Here, one of Brazil's most relevant tattoo collectives shares space with a café serving brunch all day and hosting cultural events.

Coffee
Foodie
Art lovers
Acervo Bar
A bar for people with a bit of character. Right next to the Museu do Amanhã, it takes over a rooftop looking out at Guanabara Bay, with a cultural programme running from film screenings to DJ sets.

Cocktail bar
Panoramic view
Culture
Music lovers
Jurema Brasa
You can spot the crowd spilling onto the pavement from a distance. Everyone comes for the grill fired up in a former parking lot, now turned into this charming open-air bar.

Restaurant
Foodie
Terrace



