Description: Looking to meet other English speaking people? Want to catch up on your favorite football (soccer) team? Has it been a while since your last Guinness and you could use a pint? Then this is the place for you.
The Irish Pub is just what it sounds like. This watering hole is a block from beautiful Ipanema beach and is packed with out-of-towners, mostly American/European travellers. You can shoot pool, people-watch, snack on bar food, or just have a couple brews with some new friends. The vibe is very friendly, and the crowd is a smorgasbord, from Bohemian hostel-goers to rowdy football hooligans to well-dressed couples (the latter seemed a little out of place, but who am I to judge?).
This is a good place to go on your first night in Rio if you'd like to get the lowdown on current local attractions, because inevitably you'll meet someone who has been there for a week and can steer you toward the right places for each day and night of your stay.
The Guinness, having come a long way, certainly reflects this in the price ($R16 per pint, or about $7 US). But that's the price of the comforts of home. Alternatively, you can indulge in Heineken chopp, which is only $R6 per pint.
They have a website here: http://www.theirishpubrio.com/ Your pics could end up on the site if they're taking pictures the night(s) you are there.
Definitely consider checking this place out.
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