Pubs, dining and things to do near Estádio Nilton Santos
Where to drink, eat and kill time before kickoff at Estádio Nilton Santos. Pubs, restaurants and attractions within walking distance, ranked by how close they are to the ground.
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Milanesa713 m · 9 min walk · ★ 4.7A short walk away, it has consistently excellent food and service in recent reviews, but one recent 1★ complaint about extreme heat and broken ventilation raises matchday risk.
Rua Adolfo Bergamini, 146 - Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20730-000, Brazil
Armazém do Engenho845 m · 11 min walk · ★ 4.2A short walk away, it’s a lively bar with live music and strong fan-friendly reviews for great food, cold beer, and an energetic atmosphere.
R. Doutor Bulhões, 400 - Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20730-420, Brazil
Bar & Botequim Biricutico - Méier1.1 km · 14 min walk · ★ 4.7A highly rated traditional botequim with strong food reviews, but it’s in Méier and one recent review complains about rude service for larger groups.
R. Magalhães Couto, 356 - Loja - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20735-180, Brazil
Seu Galdino - Boteco Raiz1.2 km · 15 min walk · ★ 4.1A short walk from the stadium, it’s a lively boteco with multiple reviews praising drinks, petiscos, and pagode/karaokê, though one recent review is very negative.
R. Galdino Pímentel, 125 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20735-260, Brazil
Codorna do Feio1.2 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.5A highly rated local bar with beer and casual sidewalk seating, but it’s about a 15-minute walk from Estádio Nilton Santos with no Botafogo matchday mentions.
R. Dias da Cruz, 906 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20720-013, Brazil
KZA Gastro bar1.2 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.4Good bar for drinks and celebrations with several positive reviews, but it’s about a 15-minute walk from the stadium and lacks any Botafogo matchday mentions.
R. Galdino Pímentel, 122 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20735-260, Brazil
Bar do Adão - Méier1.3 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.4A laid-back local bar with strong ratings for pastels and appetizers, but it’s about a 15-minute walk from Estádio Nilton Santos with no matchday or Botafogo mentions.
R. Galdino Pímentel, 27 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20735-260, Brazil
Choperia Cometa Express1.3 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.6A laid-back draft-beer and Brazilian food spot with several positive reviews, but it’s about a 15–20 minute walk from Estádio Nilton Santos and lacks Botafogo matchday mentions.
R. Dias da Cruz, 394 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20720-012, Brazil
Bar do Zeca Pagodinho - NorteShopping1.4 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.2A short walk from the stadium, it’s a lively samba/pagode live-music bar with strong reviews for atmosphere and food, but it’s inside NorteShopping and matchday relevance is indirect.
Av. Dom Hélder Câmara, 5474 - Cachambi, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20771-004, Brazil
Places to eat near Estádio Nilton Santos
Restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the ground. Same source, same ranking, useful when you want food before the pub.
Restaurante Japa Maki - Temakeria e Sushi Bar835 m · 10 min walk · ★ 4.6A highly rated Japanese sushi/temaki spot a short walk away, but reviews don’t mention matchday or Botafogo, so it’s unclear as a football experience.
Av. Dom Hélder Câmara, 6001 - Loja K - Pilares, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20771-002, Brazil
A Casa da Severina - Restaurante Nordestino870 m · 11 min walk · ★ 4.5A short walk away, it has consistently high ratings and multiple reviews praise tasty Nordeste food, a fun rodízio ordering tablet, and friendly service—great matchday meal option.
Av. Dom Hélder Câmara, 6001 - Lj J - Pilares, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20771-002, Brazil
Restaurante Português Rei do Bacalhau947 m · 12 min walk · ★ 4.5A well-rated Portuguese codfish spot about a 12-minute walk away, but reviews don’t mention matchday Botafogo atmosphere or TVs.
R. Guilhermina, 596 - Encantado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20756-060, Brazil
Norte Grill982 m · 12 min walk · ★ 4.2Good-value all-you-can-eat churrasco and lively dining within a short walk, but it’s not clearly football- or Botafogo-specific for matchday experiences.
R. Gandavo, 25 - Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20771-040, Brazil
Boteco Rios Méier1.2 km · 15 min walk · ★ 4.2A well-rated bar-and-grill with a family-friendly boteco vibe and good food, but it’s about a 15-minute walk away and one recent review flags serious food-safety issues.
R. Galdino Pímentel, 177 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20735-260, Brazil
Garota do Papai1.2 km · 15 min walk · ★ 4.2A well-rated pizza and cocktail bar about a 15-minute walk away, but reviews are too vague to confirm any matchday or Botafogo connection.
Av. Dom Hélder Câmara, 7084 - Pilares, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20751-002, Brazil
Bartequim Gastrobar1.2 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.4A highly rated gastropub/cocktail bar with a matchday-friendly vibe, but it’s about a 15-minute walk from Estádio Nilton Santos and reviews don’t mention Botafogo.
R. Dias da Cruz, 752 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20720-013, Brazil
R21 Bar & Restaurante - Méier1.3 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.2Good-rated Brazilian restaurant with several positive reviews about food and family-friendly service, but it’s a 15–20 minute walk from the stadium and one recent review complains about slow, disorganized service.
Rua Adolfo Bergamini, 371 - Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20730-000, Brazil
Kentaro Méier1.3 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.1A family-friendly Japanese izakaya with sushi and cocktails, but reviews are generic and it’s a 15-minute walk from Estádio Nilton Santos.
atendimento via WhatsApp - R. Dias da Cruz, 905 (21 - 99896-5675 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20720-011, Brazil
Coco Bambu1.3 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.9High-end Brazilian dining with consistently praised service and atmosphere, but it’s not clearly matchday/football-related and reviews include notable long waits and food issues.
Av. Dom Hélder Câmara, 5474 - Lj 5102A/5102B - Cachambi, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20771-004, Brazil
Só na Brasa1.4 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.4Good-rated barbecue/steak buffet with fast, friendly service, but it’s about a 15-minute walk away and reviews don’t mention Botafogo matchday.
R. Dias da Cruz, 443 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20720-010, Brazil
Bar Tramelinha1.4 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.6A highly rated bar-restaurant with a big menu and friends-gathering vibe, but it’s a 15–20 minute walk from Estádio Nilton Santos with no Botafogo matchday mentions.
R. João Pinheiro, 565 - Piedade, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20756-100, Brazil
Things to do near Estádio Nilton Santos
Local landmarks, club museums and other matchday-adjacent stops, ranked by distance from the ground.
Estátua de Túlio Maravilha182 m · 2 min walk · ★ 4.6A short walk from Estádio Nilton Santos, this statue honors Botafogo striker Túlio Maravilha, with reviews calling it a deserved tribute and “my second home.”
R. José dos Reis, 425 - Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20770-001, Brazil
Samba da Feira299 m · 4 min walk · ★ 4.5A short walk away, it’s a samba-focused venue with several positive reviews about music and atmosphere, but reviews also complain about organization and drink options.
R. José dos Reis, 189 - Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20756-115, Brazil
Mariu's Sport Meier1.4 km · 18 min walk · ★ 4.5A long-running sportswear shop with excellent reviews and even custom team shirts, but it’s not clearly matchday-focused or Botafogo-specific near the stadium.
Condomínio do Edifício Guanabara - R. Dias da Cruz, 335 - Méier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20720-010, Brazil
Upcoming matches at Estádio Nilton Santos
FAQ
- What's the closest pub to Estádio Nilton Santos?
- Milanesa (713 m away, about a 9-minute walk).
- What's the highest-rated pub near Estádio Nilton Santos?
- Milanesa (4.7★ on Google, 713 m from the ground).
- What's near Estádio Nilton Santos on matchday?
- We've indexed 9 pubs, 12 places to eat and 3 attractions within walking distance of Estádio Nilton Santos, sourced from Google Places and ranked by distance from the ground.
- What's the next match at Estádio Nilton Santos?
- Botafogo vs RB Bragantino on Saturday 12 September at 23:30, pubs typically open 2 to 3 hours before kickoff.