In a city where it is summer
all year round, the nightlife is as happy and colorful as the sunny afternoons
on the beach. From dusk to dawn, the bars of Fortaleza open their doors
offering good music, typical drinks, excellent cuisine and, above all, that
particular energy that you can find in the Brazilian night.
But also during the day, you
can enjoy the rhythm and the joy of the bars in the botecos, of the city center, or in the typical barracas installed on the sand. There are all kinds of places to
contemplate the different preferences of the visitors such as cafes for
couples, dancing pubs, happy hours, etc. You just have to decide what you want
to do and you will surely find the right bar in Fortaleza, every day of the
week.
To assure enjoyment, we will
list some of the best places to gout at night in Fortaleza.
Pirata
Bar
This place is more than a bar;
in fact, it is a true tourist and cultural site distinguished by hosting the
craziest Monday in the world.
On Monday nights, hundreds of
tourists and locals of all ages gather at Pirata Bar to dance to the rhythm of forró, the typical music of Ceará.
Dance shows, caipirinhas, and
a colorful atmosphere combine in the bar until the sun rises. This emblematic
place is at Rua dos Tabajaras in the bohemian Beach of Iracema.
Vira
Verão
In Praia do Futuro, you will find
luxurious and large barracas.
However, to immerse yourself in the most genuine traditions of Fortaleza is the
Vira Verão barrack, a more rustic and simple character but with a colorful and
relaxing atmosphere.
Surfers are great concurrent
of the place, known for the exquisite typical dishes that it offers. On
Thursdays is the night of the crab,
specialty of the place. Tasting
this specialty combines with the rhythm of live music. Vira Verão is at Avenida
Zezé Diogo.
Alpendre
Tables on the sidewalk, a
large traditional bar and a tasty menu of regional dishes define Alpendre as
one of Fortaleza's favorite botecos.
In the old hall of the place, its owner exhibits his collection of aguardientes.
The culinary culture of Ceará
is also present in the morning when the transformation into a typical shop of
the interior of the region happens. This place sells cheeses, juices, and Ceará
pastries. Alpendre is in the Aldeota neighborhood.
Buoni
Amici’s
The Dragão do Mar Center is
famous for its mystic bars integrated into the emblematic cultural centers of
the city. Among its proposals, Buoni Amici's stands out for its double
specialty, during the day, incredible Italian pizzas, and at night (especially
on Saturdays), it becomes a hectic nightclub where you can have fun with
classical samba.
It is also a reference site
for soccer lovers since it is also a Sports Bar. Find it near the Iracema
Beach.
Mucuripe
Club
If you like to dance until
dawn, Mucuripe Club is the right place for you. It is the largest club in
Fortaleza, with three environments with different music and huge open space for
live bands.
It has a sophisticated
atmosphere and high decoration. In the restaurant area of Mucuripe, it is
possible to enjoy delicious cocktails and dishes. The complex is at Travessa
Maranguape.