New Mariuzinn
New Mariuzinn has been running inside a Copacabana commercial gallery for years, drawing a crowd that comes to dance forró, sertanejo, and funk carioca. The space is larger than the gallery entrance suggests, opening up into a proper dance floor with a DJ booth and bar. The crowd is predominantly Brazilian, skewing toward a working-class neighborhood crowd that actually knows the dance moves. Weekends get packed and the energy level rises accordingly. It's not a tourist bar, and that's its main appeal. What you get is genuine Rio nightlife as locals actually live it.
What to Expect
A loud, packed dance venue where rhythm matters. The crowd dances with skill and enthusiasm. If you can't keep up, people are usually friendly about teaching the basics. Expect sweat, laughter, and music loud enough to feel in your chest.
Loud, authentic, and full of dancing. Real Rio nightlife.
Forró, sertanejo, funk carioca, and pagode
Casual. Clean but not dressy.
Travelers who want genuine local nightlife and don't mind being the only tourist in the room.
Cash strongly preferred
Price Range
Cover R$15-30, drinks R$10-20
≈ €2–5 / $2–5
Hours
Thu-Sat from 10 PM to 4 AM
Insider Tip
Learn some basic forró steps before going. The regulars are good dancers and will appreciate the effort. Keep your belongings close in the crowded interior.
Address
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 435
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