After dark · Salvador, Brazil
15 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in Salvador
Boteco Português leads the night. The rest of Salvador's best pours follow, by real review volume.
Order reflects real review volume, out of 93 tracked Salvador places. Refreshed monthly.
Boteco Português
BarSituated on Rua Borges dos Reis in the bohemian Rio Vermelho district, Boteco Português is a beloved local institution that captures the spirit of a traditional Portuguese tasca.
Read our full guide →Blue Beach Bar
BarBlue Beach Bar is a lively seaside bar located in the Rio Vermelho district of Salvador, Bahia.
Read our full guide →Bar Ulisses
BarFree entryBar Ulisses is a beloved local institution on R. Direita de Santo Antônio, in the historic Santo Antônio Além do Carmo district.
Read our full guide →O cravinho
BarO Cravinho is an iconic bar nestled in the heart of Salvador's Pelourinho district, on the lively Largo Terreiro de Jesus.
Read our full guide →Velho Espanha Bar e Cultura
BarFree entryVelho Espanha Bar e Cultura is a lively bar and cultural hub located in the Barris district of Salvador, Bahia.
Read our full guide →Pai Inácio
BarFree entryPai Inácio is a beloved bar located in the heart of Rio Vermelho, Salvador's bohemian district.
Read our full guide →Petiscaria Quintal de Casa
BarFree entryPetiscaria Quintal de Casa is a beloved local bar in the Acupe neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia.
Read our full guide →Atoa Lounge & Beer
BarFree entryAtoa Lounge & Beer is a popular bar located in the heart of Rio Vermelho, Salvador's bohemian district.
Read our full guide →É um Bar!
BarÉ um Bar! lives up to its name, it's a bar, pure and simple, but with an infectious energy that makes it a must-visit in Salvador.
Read our full guide →Bar Quintal Raso da Catarina
BarFree entryBar Quintal Raso da Catarina is a quintessential Salvadorian boteco, tucked away on the bustling Avenida Sete de Setembro.
Read our full guide →Boteco do Paulista - BAR NO RIO VERMELHO ️
BarFree entryBoteco do Paulista is a quintessential Brazilian boteco (informal bar) located on Rua da Paciência in the Rio Vermelho district of Salvador.
Read our full guide →Monica´s Bar
BarMonica´s Bar is a spirited establishment tucked away in the Gamboa de Baixo area of Salvador, Bahia.
Read our full guide →Café e Cana Botequim
BarFree entryCafé e Cana Botequim is a quintessential Brazilian boteco (neighborhood bar) tucked into the cobblestone streets of Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, one of Salvador's most atmospheric quarters.
Read our full guide →Vibes Solar
BarVibes Solar is a bar located within the historic Solar do Unhão complex in Salvador, Bahia.
Read our full guide →Bar Âncora do Marujo
BarBar Âncora do Marujo is a vibrant watering hole situated on Rua Carlos Gomes in the heart of Salvador, Bahia.
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How we pick these
Bars, pubs and nightlife in Salvador ranked by how highly people rate them, drawn from the 93 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Most bars in Salvador fill up later in the evening rather than right after work.
A few rooftop and cocktail spots have a smart-casual door policy.
Check the last metro or line up a ride before a late night out.
Common questions
Where is the nightlife in Salvador?+
This list ranks the best-rated bars and nightlife spots in Salvador so you can find the right area for the night you want.
What time do bars close in Salvador?+
Closing times vary by venue and neighborhood; late-night spots are noted where we have hours.
Is Salvador good for a night out?+
Yes — from relaxed pubs to late bars, the highest-rated options are all here.
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