Lelo Forti's speakeasy has no sign on the door and more than 200 labels behind the bar. Its mixologist Laura Paravato was Veja Rio's professional of the year in 2025, and it came third for cocktails in 2026/2027.
- Address
- Rua Álvaro Ramos 11, sobreloja, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Wed-Thu and Sun 19:00-00:30; Fri-Sat 19:00-01:00; closed Mon-Tue (Veja Rio, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Late night · About 2 h
- Price
- Fresh garden BRL 39, rosita BRL 45 (Veja Rio, 2026); old fashioned BRL 42 (Portal Tela, 2025)
- Price level
- R$ R$ R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Look for the unmarked upstairs door on Rua Álvaro Ramos.
- Order the fornatta di mônaco (pão de queijo dough pizza) with a cachaça cocktail.