If you're looking for a night out, Rua das Pedras is the place to crawl. This 4,000-foot-long street boasts pubs, bars, discos, and restaurants open on weekends until 5am.
One of the most popular spots is the Mexican bar and disco Zapata. To simply sit, sip a drink, and check out the action, the place to be is Ponto Bar, which serves Japanese food accompanied by the sounds of long-in-the-tooth rockers such as the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. If you prefer your entertainment live, there's Patio Havana , which features a nightly selection of jazz, blues, and MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira). Should you get bored of the band, you can wander out to the ocean-side patio, light up a cigar, and enjoy the nighttime view. To dance until you drop, there's no better place than disco Privilege. But remember, don't bother showing up until 1 or 2am. Two popular Rio bars have set up shop in Buzios recently; both Devassa and Conversa Fiada serve up good beer and excellent pub food.
