Rio Scenarium
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Why go
- Antiques, paintings, medieval armor and old bicycles, spread over seven rooms on three floors
- The first-floor main stage, in a club The Guardian named among the top 10 bars in the world
- Live samba, gafieira, chorinho and pop in the Pavilhão da Cultura
- The second-floor annex, where a band sometimes plays or a DJ spins mostly Brazilian electronic mixes
Opening hours
Today19:00 – 01:00, 19:00 – 01:00Show all
Good to know
Dishes to try
- Feijoada, a black bean stew, served all-you-can-eat.
- A samba and feijoada event is held here.
- The kitchen serves Brazilian, Latin, gastropub and South American cuisine.
- Customised drinks and food are served.
Booking a table
- Reservations are taken.
Atmosphere
- The décor is made of old objects, spread over three floors and seven separate rooms.
- Table service is offered.
- Free wifi is offered.
What it costs
- Consumption card
- Your consumption card is handed out at the entrance and paid for at the cashier before you leave the building.
- Cards
- American Express, Mastercard and Visa are accepted.
- Digital payments
- Digital payments are accepted.
Good for
- Family-style meals Meals are served family style.
- Late-night visits Late-night food is served, and on Saturdays the club is open until 03:00.
- Groups Reservations are taken.
When it's busy
- Friday and Saturday
- the busiest nights
- Summer
- long lines Long lines form on the busiest nights.
- Arrival
- around 22:00 Helps avoid the long lines.
Shorts
History
Rio Scenarium began as an antique shop, born from a passion for relics and antiquities. Its building is a 19th-century mansion on Rua do Lavradio in Centro. The shop later became a live music venue, and it is now an icon of the revival of Rua do Lavradio. It is one of four Grupo Scenarium ventures housed in old mansions in the cultural quarter.
- 19th centuryThe 19th-century mansion on Rua do Lavradio, which the club occupies today.
- 1999Opened as an antique shop.
- 2001Turned into a live music venue.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
Sources: Rio de Janeiro/Centro - Wikivoyage (drink) · Rioscenarium | samba ao vivo | Rua do Lavradio,… · https://site.bileto.sympla.com.br/rioscenarium/ · checked 19 Oct 2026
- Phone
- 21992406413
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Rio Scenarium?
The hours cover Wednesday to Saturday: Wednesday and Thursday 19:00 to 01:00, Friday 19:00 to 02:00, and Saturday 12:00 to 18:00 and 20:00 to 03:00.
Does Rio Scenarium take reservations?
Yes, reservations are taken. Friday and Saturday are the busiest nights.
How do I pay at Rio Scenarium?
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and digital payments are accepted.
Where is Rio Scenarium?
Rio Scenarium is at Rua do Lavradio 20, Centro, Rio de Janeiro.
What do I need to get into Rio Scenarium?
Entry requires a valid ID or passport. A copy is also accepted.
Is Rio Scenarium wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.
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