Hidden in Laranjeiras neighborhood, Casa Rosa is the only fun place in this part of the city. It is a large house modified into a party house, with rooms, garden, pool tables, and lots of places for you to be naughty. On Sundays, they have the samba and pagode circles, where different bands will perform while more down-to-earth visitors will crowd around and sing along. A very different and relaxed atmosphere. (ages 20 to 30) approach index: 4 Get there at: 7pm :: Dress casual.

Rua Alice 550, Laranjeiras :: Also good on Thu, Fri & Sat

A designer interior and classy drinks sets this place apart. (ages 18 to 30) approach index: 3 Get there at: 11pm :: Dress up.

Rua Barão da Torre 354, Ipanema :: Also good on Fri & Sat

This is where every college student living in the Zona Sul (south side) is to be found on Sundays and Mondays. People hang out in the street from 6pm till midnight, on Mondays from 8pm to 1am. A guaranteed good time for all. (ages 18 to 30) approach index: 3 :: Dress casual.

Baixo Gavea, Gavea :: Also good on Mon

A huge open-air patio filled with tables for Rio’s bourgeoisie to go and gossip about their weekend exploits. Lots of beautiful people, unfortunately surrounded (and protected) by their beautiful friends. Great thin crust pizza. Well behaved. (ages 18 to 30) approach index: 1 Get there at: 10 pm :: Dress casual.

Cobal do Leblon, Leblon :: Also good on Fri & Sat