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Nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro; all the best informationThey keep track on how much you have consumed on either a plastic card with a bar code or just on a paper the give you. Try to get used to this so you wonīt get any unpleasant surprises. Many foreigners spend more money then they actually have, try to avoid that, itīs a real hassle. Entrance can vary a lot between men and women, in some of the nightclubs in Rio they wonīt let you in if you donīt have female company, women as a rule pay less to enter. For nightclubs and clubs they insist on proper clothing, ie. no bermudas and flip-flops. Always bring a copy of an ID or a passport, without itīs likely they wonīt let you in. List of Nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro Open: Thu-Sat from 22h Comments: Program vary, some nights are GLS (a mixed night on Thursdays is standard). Half open space with a relaxed ambience. Which celebrity would go there?: Britney Spears, Pink Music Style: Electro, House, Hip Hop, Afro, check site Food: Contemporary Dresscode: Smart Casual How much money to bring?: 70R$-150R$ Address: Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea map Phone: 2540-8041 Site: 00 (Zero Zero) Casa da Matriz Open: Mon, Wed-Sat from 23h Comments: Program vary, one of the meeting spots for alternative people, quite young crowd. Located in a nice big old house, cool sofas and old computer games. Which celebrity would go there?: Winona Ryder, a young Johnny Depp Music Style: Monday Rock, Thursday Drum and Bass, check site Food: No Dresscode: Come as you are How much money to bring?: 35R$-80R$ Address: R. Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo map Phone: 2266-1014 Site: Casa da Matriz Nuth Open: Tue 21h/4h, Thu 22h/4h, Wed 21h/5h Fri, Sat 21h/6h Sun 19h/4h Comments: This is one of the few nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro which is spacious. Nice jungle theme, three floors and a pool table. This is where the rich and the beautiful in Barra de Tijuca go. Be there early to get in, from Ipanema itīs about 35R$ with a taxi. Which celebrity would go there?: Pierce Brosnan, Nicole Kidman Music Style: Various types of Dance music, sometimes bigger names. Sundays live music Food: Yes Dresscode: Smart Casual How much money to bring?: 100R$-200R$ Address: Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca map Phone: 3153-8595/2495-6008 Site: Nuth Baronetti Open: Wed-Sat 21h30/5h Comments: Top of the line place with lounge and dance floor. Hard to get in, be there early and dress properly, ladies in your company helps. Still going strong as one of the more exclusive nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro. Which celebrity would go there?: Naomi Campbell, Charlie Sheen Music Style: House and Hip Hop, sometimes bigger names Food: Snackfood and Japanese Dresscode: Smart Casual How much money to bring?: 150R$-250R$ (a lot cheaper for girls) Address: R. Barão da Torre 354, Ipanema map Phone: 2247-9100 Site: Baronetti Bunker Open: Thu-Sun from 23.30h Comments: Bunker is one of the nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro that always has attracted a mixed crowd with everything from glam rockers to gay. Always peaks late in the night and closes early in the morning. Can be everything from really fun to empty. Notoriously closes down so check that itīs functioning before you go. Which celebrity would go there?: Jack Osbourne, PJ Harvey Music Style: Several dance floors, Electronic, Hip Hop, Alternative, Baile Funk Food: No Dresscode: No How much money to bring?: 40R$-80R$ Address: R. Raul Pompéia 94, Copacabana map Melt Open: Everyday from 20h, attractions from 22h Comments: On the bottom floor a nice lounge area, second floor has a dance floor. They have everything from samba to rock, call to confirm whatīs on. Which celebrity would go there?: Drew Barrymore, Jake Gyllenhaal Music Style: Mixed Food: Contemporary Dresscode: Smart Casual How much money to bring?: 100R$-200R$ Address: R. Rita Ludolf 47, Leblon map Phone: 2249-9309 Fosfobox Open: Thu-Sat from 23h Comments: A mixed gay and alternative crowd come here to have fun on the crowded dance floor. One of the few nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro located in this part of Copacabana. Which celebrity would go there?: Robbie Williams, Bjork Music Style: Thursday is rock night, otherwise electronic and alternative Food: No Dresscode: No How much money to bring?: 50R$-100R$ Address: R. Siqueira Campos 143 loja 22A, Copacabana map Phone: 2548-7498 Site: Fosfobox 
Club Six Open: Everyday from 21h Comments: Located in old Bombar this place is open all week. Quite high gringo rate. One of the few options for Tuesdays when they have free Caipirinhas between 22h/00h (well you have to pay entrance). The music style is Hip Hop, Electro and Funk. Which celebrity would go there?: Paul Gascoigne, LilīKim Music Style: Varies Food: Japanese Dresscode: Casual, no shorts or sandals. How much money to bring?: 80R$-120R$ Address: Av. General San Martin 1011, Leblon map Phone: 2249-2161 Site: The House
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