La Cueva

Gay bar & club · Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

In Copacabana since 1964, with a small bar upstairs and a basement dance floor below: Boate La Cueva is considered one of Rio’s oldest gay bars and is now the meeting point for daddies, bears and their admirers.

• ★ 4.1 on Google (245)
• Since 1964
• Daddies & bears
• Basement dance floor

Address

Rua Miguel Lemos 51, Subsolo
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

Opening hours

party nights mainly at weekends from 10 pm
until approx. 4 am

Crowd

mostly men, more mature men (daddies, bears) and their admirers, many locals

Programme

Noite dos Maduros on Saturdays from 10 pm (dates and tickets on Sympla)

What makes La Cueva stand out

Boate La Cueva was founded in 1964, making it a piece of living history in old Copacabana. The venue is split in two: a small bar at the front and below it a rustic basement bar with a dance floor and good sound. Pop, Brazilian music, 80s hits and dance are played.

Today La Cueva focuses on party nights for more mature men, bears and admirers, such as the Noite dos Maduros on Saturdays. According to the listings there’s a darkroom, and the dress code is casual to sporty. Tickets for individual parties are available online in advance.

Atmosphere and crowd

Guests describe the atmosphere as friendly and familiar, almost like a neighbourhood pub. The curious and travellers are welcome, and according to guests, if you come alone you’ll quickly find company. One visitor was reminded of the golden age of the Copacabana discos.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Sympla (event listings), Accor Magazine, Google reviews (4.1 stars, 245 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.