Dark, intimate, counter-seat bars for a perfect date in SP
Mila's go-to bars in São Paulo for a date: live music, disco DJs, piano bars, rooftops and tiny counters where the bartender makes your drink to order. Plus a few dinner spots to pair them with.
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R. Henrique Monteiro, 154 - Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05423-020, Brazil
Live Brazilian music every night from 9pm to 2am in a dark, intimate room with small tables. Order the Negroni (skip the White Negroni), the club sandwich and the croquetas with mustard.
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R. Margarida, 30 - Barra Funda, São Paulo - SP, 01154-030, Brazil
Bar escondido dentro de uma floricultura em Barra Funda. Atmosfera intimista, drinks e vibes incríveis.
Entre pela floricultura Fialka. Vários ambientes diferentes, vibes incríveis.
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R. Maj. Sertório, 452 - Vila Buarque, São Paulo - SP, 01222-000, Brazil
Listening bar intimista em Vila Buarque. Counter seating, DJ de disco, coquetéis com saquê e cachaça. Pede o pork belly!
Super small and intimate, sit at the counter. DJ plays disco. Order the pork belly dish!
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R. Henrique Monteiro, 154 - Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05423-020, Brazil
Speakeasy dentro do Pulso Hotel em Pinheiros. DJ set qui-sáb, coquetéis autorais. Pede o Mai Tai, Negroni, 1935 ou Spicy Passion.
Speakeasy vibe, live DJ set. Must-orders: Mai Tai, Negroni, 1935 e Spicy Passion. Club sandwich e mini croquetes também.
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Av. Ipiranga, 200 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01046-010, Brazil
Wine bar no térreo do Edifício Copan. Luz baixa, seleção de vinhos cuidadosa, clima perfeito para um date.
Wine bar íntimo no Copan. Ótimo para date, ambiente discreto e luz convidativa.
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R. Padre João Manuel, 826 - Jardim Paulista, São Paulo - SP, 01411-000, Brazil
Bar de aperitivos italianos do grupo Bernacca, em Jardim Paulista. Pequenininho, sentar no balcão e fazer amizade com o barman.
Pequenininho e aconchegante, combina bem com jantar no Bottega Bernacca ao lado. Sentar no balcão. Vermute seco R$45.
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R. Maj. Sertório, 452 - Vila Buarque, São Paulo - SP, 01222-000, Brazil
Tiny spot with about three tables, so grab a seat at the counter. The DJ spins disco all night (keep Shazam handy) and the menu changes often. The most intimate pick on this list.
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R. Margarida, 30 - Barra Funda, São Paulo - SP, 01154-030, Brazil
You walk in through a florist. Inside there are three different spaces, including a dark, intimate bar counter. A cooler, more downtown vibe than the rest of the list.
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R. dos Pinheiros, 262 - Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05422-002, Brazil
Bistro feel with counter seating, and the bartender makes your drink to order. Great for a weeknight date. Do dinner at Atlântico 212 nearby first.
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R. Padre João Manuel, 826 - Jardim Paulista, São Paulo - SP, 01411-000, Brazil
Small and cozy. Pair it with dinner at Bottega, right next door.
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Av. Ipiranga, 200 - Lj 46 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01046-925, Brazil
The bar side of Baru Marisqueria, in the Copan. Sit at the counter for wine and snacks.
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R. Itapeva - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01332-000, Brazil
Rosewood rooftop bar with a painted ceiling. The most elevated vibe on the list.
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R. Oscar Freire, 153 - Cerqueira César, São Paulo - SP, 01409-003, Brazil
Tapas-focused and more of a food destination than a bar. Better for a fifth date than a first.
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R. Oscar Freire, 145 - Cerqueira César, São Paulo - SP, 01426-001, Brazil
Sister spot to Nit, also on Oscar Freire.
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R. Joaquim Antunes, 1026 - Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05415-001, Brazil
Award-winning cocktail bar from Gabriel Santana. Livelier than romantic, so come for the drinks.
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R. Amauri, 244 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo - SP, 01406-200, Brazil
Dinner before drinks at Caffe Anarcord, right next door.
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R. Augusta, 2542 - Cerqueira César, São Paulo - SP, 01412-100, Brazil
The full seafood restaurant behind Brisa do Baru, for when you want a proper dinner.
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Av. Ipiranga, 200 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01046-010, Brazil
Wine-focused bar on the ground floor of the Copan, with a big list by the glass and elevated boteco-style snacks.
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R. Alagoas, 475 - Higienópolis, São Paulo - SP, 01242-001, Brazil
Some of the best Italian food in São Paulo. There is always a queue, so book ahead or go early.
