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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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Pubs near Estádio Nilton Santos

  • Milanesa exteriorMilanesa4.7A 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.713 m · 9 min walk
  • Armazém do Engenho exteriorArmazém do Engenho4.2A 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.845 m · 11 min walk
  • Bar & Botequim Biricutico - Méier exteriorBar & Botequim Biricutico - Méier4.7A highly rated traditional botequim with strong food reviews, but it’s in Méier and one recent review complains about rude service for larger groups.1.1 km · 14 min walk
  • Seu Galdino - Boteco Raiz exteriorSeu Galdino - Boteco Raiz4.1A 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.1.2 km · 15 min walk
  • Codorna do Feio exteriorCodorna do Feio4.5A 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.1.2 km · 16 min walk
  • KZA Gastro bar exteriorKZA Gastro bar4.4Good 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.1.2 km · 16 min walk
  • Bar do Adão - Méier exteriorBar do Adão - Méier4.4A 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.1.3 km · 16 min walk
  • Choperia Cometa Express exteriorChoperia Cometa Express4.6A 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.1.3 km · 17 min walk
  • Bar do Zeca Pagodinho - NorteShopping exteriorBar do Zeca Pagodinho - NorteShopping4.2A 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.1.4 km · 17 min walk

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 Bar exteriorRestaurante Japa Maki - Temakeria e Sushi Bar4.6A 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.835 m · 10 min walk
  • A Casa da Severina - Restaurante Nordestino exteriorA Casa da Severina - Restaurante Nordestino4.5A 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.870 m · 11 min walk
  • Restaurante Português Rei do Bacalhau exteriorRestaurante Português Rei do Bacalhau4.5A well-rated Portuguese codfish spot about a 12-minute walk away, but reviews don’t mention matchday Botafogo atmosphere or TVs.947 m · 12 min walk
  • Norte Grill exteriorNorte Grill4.2Good-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.982 m · 12 min walk
  • Boteco Rios Méier exteriorBoteco Rios Méier4.2A 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.1.2 km · 15 min walk
  • Garota do Papai exteriorGarota do Papai4.2A well-rated pizza and cocktail bar about a 15-minute walk away, but reviews are too vague to confirm any matchday or Botafogo connection.1.2 km · 15 min walk
  • Bartequim Gastrobar exteriorBartequim Gastrobar4.4A 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.1.2 km · 16 min walk
  • R21 Bar & Restaurante - Méier exteriorR21 Bar & Restaurante - Méier4.2Good-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.1.3 km · 16 min walk
  • Kentaro Méier exteriorKentaro Méier4.1A family-friendly Japanese izakaya with sushi and cocktails, but reviews are generic and it’s a 15-minute walk from Estádio Nilton Santos.1.3 km · 16 min walk
  • Coco Bambu exteriorCoco Bambu4.9High-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.1.3 km · 17 min walk
  • Só na Brasa exteriorSó na Brasa4.4Good-rated barbecue/steak buffet with fast, friendly service, but it’s about a 15-minute walk away and reviews don’t mention Botafogo matchday.1.4 km · 17 min walk
  • Bar Tramelinha exteriorBar Tramelinha4.6A 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.1.4 km · 17 min walk

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 Maravilha exteriorEstátua de Túlio Maravilha4.6A short walk from Estádio Nilton Santos, this statue honors Botafogo striker Túlio Maravilha, with reviews calling it a deserved tribute and “my second home.”182 m · 2 min walk
  • Samba da Feira exteriorSamba da Feira4.5A 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.299 m · 4 min walk
  • Mariu's Sport Meier exteriorMariu's Sport Meier4.5A 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.1.4 km · 18 min walk

Upcoming matches at Estádio Nilton Santos

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Milanesa (713 m away, about a 9-minute walk).

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