Bona Ventura

Tijuca · Rio de Janeiro

Bar Xavier

Casual barLocals' pick

A traditional Tijuca bar on the Praça dos Cavalinhos, revived by Cezar Cavaliere with a marble counter but the same well-poured chope and loud conversation. Locals from the Zona Norte meet here.

Address
Praça Xavier de Brito 6, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Hours
Wed-Fri 18:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-21:00; closed Mon, Tue (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Evening, Late night · About 1.5 h
Price
Brahma chope 300 ml BRL 9.90, jiló escabeche BRL 31 (Veja Rio, 2026); empadas BRL 13 (Time Out, 2026)
Price level
R$

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Good to know

  • Order a chope and the jiló escabeche at the counter.
  • Closed Monday and Tuesday.

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