16 places to enjoy day or night, after all, this is Salvador’s bohemian neighborhood
More than a century ago, Rio Vermelho was a fishing colony, considered far from downtown Salvador. The neighborhood has this name, by the way, because of a slaughterhouse that worked there, leaving the Lucaia River red with the blood of the animals. Today, the reality is quite different.
The neighborhood hosts, every February 2nd, the traditional Iemanjá Festivity, which fills the streets and the sea in honor of the Queen of the Sea. With many bars and restaurants for all tastes, the place is a mandatory stop for those who want to enjoy Salvador nightlife. Not to mention the traditional acarajés that give the neighborhood a special flavor. There are several traditional establishments in the place, but, in the last two years, others were opened that are worth the visit of tourists and Soteropolitans. Come with us!
Place name: Nank Gastrobar
Address: Oswaldo Cruz Street, 122 – Rio de Vermelho
Go there: With a proposal that is half bar, half restaurant, the place seeks to unite haute cuisine, represented by its dishes made with selected ingredients, with the informal relaxation of a bar.
Opening hours: Wednesday, from 5 pm to 11 pm / Thursday to Saturday. from 12 pm to midnight / Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm
More info: @nankgastrobar
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Place name: O Canto
Address: Travessa Prudente de Moraes, 65
Go there: This is a mix of a resto-bar hotel with a contemporary rooftop. With a differentiated and exclusive concept, it has comfortable spaces in a mix of a few hotel rooms and modern cuisine, which reinvents Bahian cuisine through the hands of chef Matheus Almeida. The restaurant also works for passers-by and the terrace receives good events. Keep an eye on the schedule.
Opening hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm to 11pm; Friday and Saturday, until midnight; Sunday until 8 pm.
More info: @ocantohotel
Name of place: Vini Figueira Mar
Address: Travessa Bartholomeu de Gusmão, 754
Go there: With a menu focused on seafood, “Vini Figueira Mar” has oysters, shellfish, soft crab and various delicacies from the coast. An interesting detail is that all fish are acquired in partnership with cooperatives in the region. Opening hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm to 11pm; Friday and Saturday, until midnight; Sunday, from 12 pm to 3:30 pm.
More info: @vinifigueiramar
Place name: Bar do Terraço
Address: Borges dos Reis Street, 81 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: Located in the collaborative space Colaboraê, Bar do Terraço has a musical program for all styles, in addition to a list of signature drinks and gastronomy signed by the restaurant Cuia.
Opening hours: Thursday, at 5 pm
More info: no instagram
Place name: Cuia Gastronomia
Address: Borges dos Reis Street, 81 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: The place is on the ground floor of the space Colaboraê and is the perfect option for those who want to eat well in a simple and pleasant environment. In addition to breakfast, the restaurant also has an executive lunch menu and is pet friendly.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, from 8 am to 6 pm
More info: @cuiagastronomia
Place name: Mafê Café
Address: Travessa Bartholomeu de Gusmão, 104 – B1 Store – Rio Vermelho,
Go there: Mafê Café is another option for those who like a hearty breakfast with tasty options. With a pleasant and super cozy decoration, the space has a menu with cakes, snacks, desserts and, of course, assorted coffees.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 am to 6 pm / Sunday, from 8 am to 1 pm
More info: @cafedamafe
Place name: Casa Bohemia
Address: Guedes Cabral Street, 103 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: The only bar owned by the Bohemia brewery in Brazil, Casa Bohemia is an attraction in the most bohemian neighborhood of Salvador. In addition to beer and other drinks, the place has a bar snacks menu, with the flavors of Bahia setting the tone of the experience. All this facing the sea.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, from 4 pm to 11 pm; holidays, Friday and Saturday, from 12pm to 1am; Sunday, from 12 pm to 11 pm.
More info: @casabohemiasalvador
Place name: Eco
Address: Conselheiro Pedro Luiz Street, 348 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: The complex has several options in sandwiches, craft beers and açaí bowls in a space with modern decor, and offers delivery service. Also known as Ecosquare, the place has bars and restaurants in containers and on some nights, there is live music.
Opening hours: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, from 11 am to 10:30 pm / Friday and Saturday, from 11 am to 2 am / Thursday, from 11 am to 1 am / Wednesday, from 11 am to 12 am
More info: @eco.rv
Place name: Bombar
Address: Canavieiras Street, 24 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: Opened in 2018, the establishment has a kitchen, bar and a dance floor in the upper area and outdoor tables below. The space has drinks and various foods, as well as a show with DJs.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, from 6pm to 3am
More info: @bombarrv
Place name: A Borracharia
Address: Conselheiro Pedro Luiz Street, 101 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: The place defines itself as a picturesque democratic space from Bahia, where they play from rock to samba. The party has already received icons such as Marcelo Nova, from Camisa de Vênus, and Nasi. DJ Pingüim, resident of the house, also entertains the audience with dance classics.
Opening hours: Thursday, from 10 pm to 3 am / Friday and Saturday, from 11 pm to 5 am
More info: @aborracharia
Place name: The Comedy House
Address: Conselheiro Pedro Luiz Street, 117 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: For a long time, it was said that stand-up comedy would not work in Salvador. Opening in 2020, The Comedy House changed that. The place receives presentations by the best comedians from Bahia and Brazil.
Operation: varies depending on the presentations
More info: @thecomedyhouseoficial
Place name: Casa Rosa
Address: Praça do Columbus, 106 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: Casa Rosa was conceived as a plural environment for the city of Salvador. The property was adapted to house artistic and cultural activities of different languages and origins, such as music, dance, theater and circus presentations, design events, gastronomy and other manifestations of the creative economy, highlighted or integrated. Casa Rosa in Rio Vermelho is a place where culture is pulsing, with an intense program for all tastes, with shows and exhibitions every week.
More info: @casa_rosa_salvador
Place name: ArtMalte Brewery
Address: Feira de Santana Street, 354 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: For those who just love craft beer, the ArtMalte Pub&Restaurante has its own craft beer factory in Salvador and brings together the entire production process in a single space, from the arrival of the inputs for manufacturing, to the beer in the customer’s glass. The place also has a restaurant that offers meals and snacks.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, at 12 pm
More information: @cervejaria.artmalte
Place name: Vaca Braba BBQ&Beer
Address: Juracy Magalhães Júnior Av, 300 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: The ones that love meat, will enjoy Vaca Braba BBQ&Beer. The space is super cozy, with indoor and outdoor tables, which allows natural ventilation of the space. It’s perfect for those who like to combine barbecues with cold beer, live music and comfort.
Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9 am to 7 pm / Thursday to Saturday, from 9 am to 9 pm
More info: @vacabrabasalvador
Place name: Club In Fuego
Address: Paciência Street, 289 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: This themed bar, of which one of the partners is the influencer Victor Igoh, brings together exclusive drinks, irresistible cuisine, hookah and artistic performances. Everything is made with the theme of Mexican skulls.
Opening hours: Thursday to Saturday, from 5 pm to 5 am; Wednesday and Sunday until 2 am
More info: @clubinfuego
Place name: Zomo Zone Beach Lounge
Address: Paciência Street, 116 – Rio Vermelho
Go there: Zomo stands out for its vast menu of drinks, combining classics and authorials, in addition to the availability of hookahs. All this with a privileged view of the sea.
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, from 5 pm to 2 am
More info: @zomozone.salvador
