Drosophyla

Drosophyla is a one-of-a-kind bar in the heart of São Paulo's bustling Consolação district, where the theme revolves around the humble fruit fly (Drosophila). The interior is a playful homage to science and nature: walls are adorned with oversized insect illustrations, petri dishes serve as coasters, and the lighting has a warm, amber glow reminiscent of a laboratory. The cocktail menu is equally inventive, with drinks named after genetic terms and served in beakers or flasks. The bar attracts a young, creative crowd, and the energy is lively but not overwhelming. Despite its unusual theme, Drosophyla has earned a stellar reputation for the quality of its drinks and the friendliness of its staff. It's a place where you can sip a 'Mutation' cocktail while discussing the finer points of entomology, or just enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.

Don't miss

• Order the 'Drosophyla Sour', a tangy twist on a classic sour with passion fruit and a hint of chili.
• Admire the custom-made glassware shaped like Erlenmeyer flasks and test tubes.
• Check out the 'live terrarium' behind the bar, housing actual fruit flies (harmless and contained).
• Try the 'Gene Splicer', a layered shot that changes color as you drink it.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Drosophyla

Cheapest way inSao Paulo: Downtown-Center History Walking Tour5★ · 101 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$28 per personSee dates →Best full daySão Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights – (Shared Group)4.9★ · 1,839 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$79 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleSao Paulo Top Highlights Tour with Market visit (4h)5★ · 13 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$145 per personSee dates →

Know before you go

• Opens around 6 PM daily. Last call is usually 1 AM. Check their social media for exact hours.
• The cocktail menu changes seasonally, so expect new creations each visit.
• Don't be alarmed by the live fruit flies, they are in a sealed terrarium and are part of the theme.
• Reservations are recommended for groups of 5 or more, especially on weekends.

A bit of history

Opened in 2015 by a group of biologists and bartenders, Drosophyla was designed to merge science with mixology. The name references the fruit fly genus, a model organism in genetics, reflecting the owners' academic backgrounds.