Bar Luiz

Frommer's Review

One of Rio's most beloved little restaurants, Bar Luiz has been around since 1887. Originally called Bar Adolf (after the owner), it moved to its current location on the Rua da Carioca in 1927. Then, as now, the bar was a popular hangout for intellectuals and politicians, which may have been why the owner was so quick to change the name in 1942. Name aside, the bar hasn't changed much over the years. The long room is simply furnished with wooden tables, chairs, and a lovely tile floor. The walls are plainly adorned with old photographs of Rio, while overhead big Casablanca fans whirl to keep the heat down. Even the menu has stayed much the same, in honor of the first German owner. Cariocas flock here to gorge themselves on generous portions of sausage and sauerkraut, Wiener schnitzel, Kassler ham, and potato salad. (Health craze, what health craze?) The draft beer -- lager and dark -- is pumped through a 2,400-foot-long refrigerated hose before finding its way into your glass. Prosit!

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