Bars
Beco dos Artistas
Near campo grande. one of the gay and lesbian areas of the city, with a diversified crowd. friday and saturday nights only. the area has various bars and a restaurant the nightclub is now closed. aim to get there around 10pm, as it starts to empty around midnight as people move onto other clubs.
Bohemia Music Bar
Jardim brasil. the comfortable atmosphere, live music, and a varied menu make this a popular pick-up spot. the places often checks for ids at the entrance.
Chuleta
Vale do canela near the ufb campus and the neighborhoods of graã§a and vitã³ria. boteco frequented by university students, famous for its cheap beer and for the meat snack from which the bar takes its name. open air, plastic tables.
Largo de Santana
Rio vermelho. this busy street has various bars and restaurants, and some of the best acarajã© in town.
Mercado do Peixe
Rio vermelho at the seaside in front of the blue tree towers hotel. one of the best after-hours spots, mercado do peixe is a real salvador institution. it starts to get busy after 3am when everywhere else is closing. with simple accommodations and plastic tables, various stands stay open offering moquecas and regional appetizers, in addition to drinks. during the day it is, as its name suggests, a traditional seafood market.
Sankofa African Bar e Restaurante
Rua frei vicente, no 7, pelourinho, (http://www.sankofabrasil.com). in the middle of the pelourinho. live bands salsa, samba, reggae, zouk, semba and dj's spinning african, brasilian and world music. tasty african dishes and drinks are also offered. african flags, maps, and artworks adorn the walls. the top floor has a projection system showing films and documentaries.
Bar da Ponta
Beside the trapiche adelaide. a place to see and be seen, drink, and have a fantastic view of the bay.
Hostel Galeria 13
Pelourinho, rua da ordem terceira no 23.the new native english speaking owner has travelled & worked in many famous bars & clubs around the world you will get a chance to check out his knowledge of drinks.they offer great juices with a touch of ginger 'refreshing',or maybe a caipirinha or roska with water melon already being boasted the best in brasil,a big claim take him up on it.you can enjoy your drinks in the garden or the most original spot in pelourinho,the morrocan "chill out" room.
Bar Zulu
Pelourinho,rua das laranjeiras no 15. tel 87843172.a very international bar & vegetarian restaurant.a mix of staff from all over the world bring you a cool corner bar with terrace & individual bar tables in every window,great for people watching.the bar offers the most original menu in the "pelo",spanish tapas,salads,sandwiches ,international dishes & a vast choice of great veggie dishes from around the world.the bar has a feel of a trendy spanish tapas bar with some of the friendliest girls serving with a smile.try there house special caipirinha "zumarangi"strawberry & passion fruit.the owner promises they will soon be providing a sports tv,so a great spot for catching european footie
Nightclubs
Dolce
On the first floor of shopping boulevard 161, itaigara. very busy club, attracting a somewhat older crowd.
Off Clube
Rua dias dã¡vila, 33, barra, 71 3267 6215. the main gay and lesbian club in town. a variety of events attracts locals of all social classes.
Fashion Club
Ave octã¡vio mangabeira, 2.471, pituba, 71 3346 0012. once the most vibrant nightclub in salvador, fashion club has taken somewhat of a backseat since the opening of lotus. prices, however, are around half of what you would pay at lotus.
Lotus
Often mentioned in tourist guides but now closed.
Rock in Rio Café
Often mentioned in tourist guides but now closed.
Zauber Multicultura
Ladeira da misericã³rdia, 11, edifãcio taveira, comã©rcio, 71 3326 2964. combining music and visual arts in one of the most important historic areas of the city. the space bridges between the old architecture and the new decoration. find out what is going on before you go, and take a taxi, as the location is in a rather dangerous and prostitution-plagued area of the city.