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.
Address
Rua do Riachuelo, 97
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