Salvador, Brazil

Best bars in Salvador

17 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Where Salvador actually drinks, rooftops, speakeasies and neighborhood favorites, ranked by reviews.

Bar4.8

Boteco Português

4,259 reviews

Boteco Português is a lively bar in Salvador's Rio Vermelho neighborhood, celebrated for its authentic Portuguese tapas, cold beer, and vibrant atmosphere.

Bar4.3

Blue Beach Bar

2,795 reviews

A vibrant beach bar in Salvador, Brazil, with a 4.3 rating from nearly 2800 reviews, offering drinks and ocean views in the Rio Vermelho neighborhood.

Bar4.5

Bar Ulisses

2,742 reviews

Lively bar in Salvador's Santo Antônio Além do Carmo neighborhood, famous for its caipirinhas and live samba music.

Bar4.7

O cravinho

2,618 reviews

A charming bar in Salvador's historic center, famous for its cachaça and lively atmosphere.

Bar4.5

Velho Espanha Bar e Cultura

1,845 reviews

A vibrant bar and cultural space in Salvador's Barris neighborhood, known for live music and local art.

Bar4.4

Pai Inácio

1,459 reviews

Lively bar in Salvador's Rio Vermelho neighborhood, known for its caipirinhas and vibrant atmosphere.

Bar4.7

Petiscaria Quintal de Casa

1,254 reviews

A cozy neighborhood bar in Salvador's Acupe district, known for its petiscos (Brazilian tapas) and relaxed atmosphere.

Bar4.5

Atoa Lounge & Beer

1,203 reviews

A lively bar in Salvador's Rio Vermelho neighborhood known for its craft beers and vibrant atmosphere.

Bar4.8

É um Bar!

1,143 reviews

A lively bar in Salvador's Santo Antônio Além do Carmo neighborhood, celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and caipirinhas.

Bar4.6

Bar Quintal Raso da Catarina

1,040 reviews

A beloved bar in Salvador's Campo Grande neighborhood, known for its lively atmosphere, affordable drinks, and traditional petiscos.

Bar4.6

Boteco do Paulista - BAR NO RIO VERMELHO ️‍

978 reviews

A lively bar in Salvador's Rio Vermelho neighborhood, known for its cold beer, petiscos, and local vibe.

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Bar4.3

Monica´s Bar

921 reviews

A lively bar in Salvador's Gamboa neighborhood, famous for its caipirinhas and vibrant local atmosphere.

Bar4.7

Café e Cana Botequim

735 reviews

A lively boteco in Salvador's historic Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, serving traditional Bahian snacks and ice-cold beer in a colorful, convivial setting.

Bar4.9

Vibes Solar

670 reviews

Lively bar with stunning views of Salvador's bay, set in a historic solar (manor house) with a vibrant atmosphere and great cocktails.

Bar4.6

Bar Âncora do Marujo

625 reviews

Lively bar in Salvador's historic center with cold beer and local flavor.

Bar4.9

La Bottega Bar

588 reviews

A vibrant bar in Salvador's Pituba neighborhood known for creative cocktails, live music, and a lively terrace atmosphere.

Bar4.8

BÃO | Barra | Bar e Restaurante em Salvador

534 reviews

A vibrant bar and restaurant in Salvador's Barra neighborhood, offering creative cocktails and Brazilian cuisine with ocean views.

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Good to know

What is the best-known of the bars in Salvador?

Boteco Português is the most reviewed, with 4,259 traveler reviews and a 4.8 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Salvador's bars is worth going out of your way for?

Vibes Solar rates highest at 4.9 out of 5 across 670 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of bars ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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