Lapa 40 Graus
Lapa 40 Graus spreads across multiple floors near the Arcos da Lapa, each one running a different music style simultaneously. Ground floor might have funk carioca shaking the walls while an upper floor runs a samba roda. Another level plays electronic. The variety means you can sample three different nights out in one venue by taking the stairs. The crowd is mostly young locals from surrounding neighborhoods. Weekend nights pack out by midnight, and the street outside becomes part of the party. It's chaotic, loud, and very Lapa.
What to Expect
A multi-floor party playground. Each level has its own identity, DJs, and crowd. The ground floor funk nights get the most physical. Upper floors tend to be slightly calmer. The whole building vibrates with bass on busy nights. Not a place for quiet drinks.
Chaotic, loud, and exciting. Pure Lapa energy.
Funk carioca, samba, forró, electronic, and hip-hop across separate floors
Casual. Comfortable shoes are non-negotiable for the stairs and dancing.
Young travelers who want variety and don't mind a chaotic, high-energy environment.
Cash preferred, cards accepted
Price Range
Cover R$20-50, drinks R$12-25
≈ €2-8 / $2-9
Hours
Thu-Sat from 10 PM to 5 AM
Insider Tip
Walk all the floors before settling. Each one runs a different vibe, and your preference might surprise you. Keep an eye on your valuables in the crowded stairwells. Cash speeds things up at the bar.
Full Review
Lapa 40 Graus spreads across multiple levels of a building on Rua do Riachuelo, with each floor offering a different musical style. The ground floor typically hosts samba, an upper level might run electronic or funk carioca, and a rooftop terrace provides a breather with a view. The architecture is old Rio colonial, with high ceilings and windows that open onto the street.
The multi-floor format means the crowd self-selects by music preference. Move between floors until you find your scene. The quality of acts varies by floor and night, with the samba programming generally being the strongest. Drinks are standard Lapa prices, and the bar service is functional. The rooftop is the best feature for those who want the Lapa atmosphere without the dance floor intensity.
Lapa 40 Graus solves the common Lapa problem of committing to one genre for the whole night. The vertical bar-hopping between floors gives you variety without leaving the building. It's not the best at any single genre, but the breadth of programming makes it a solid choice for groups with mixed musical tastes.
Start on the rooftop early in the evening and work your way down as the music intensifies. Friday nights have the strongest programming across all floors. The stairways between floors get congested after midnight.
The Neighborhood
Lapa 40 Graus sits in the center of Lapa's entertainment district, surrounded by competing venues that line Rua do Riachuelo and the streets branching off it. The neighborhood's energy on weekend nights makes the area feel like one continuous party.
Getting There
Walk from Cinelândia metro in about 10 minutes. Taxis from Copacabana take 15-20 minutes. The building is on Rua do Riachuelo, well within the main Lapa nightlife zone.
Address
Rua do Riachuelo, 97
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