Silêncio Ipanema

Silêncio is one of gay Ipanema's best-loved bars—a fun, flirty cocktail spot a couple of minutes from the Farme de Amoedo gay-beach zone—and the neighborhood's classic "start here, stay too long" address. It manages to feel like a proper bar first — good cocktails, attentive bartenders whipping up off-menu creations, easy conversation — then turn into a party as the night hits, with DJs and drag pop-ups spinning up pop and party energy for a stylish, social, mixed crowd of locals and visitors. Open daily from noon with free entry, showy in the best Ipanema way, it's the perfect place to land after a day at Posto 9 and ease into a Rio night out before moving on to the clubs.