Abencoada, Rio de Janeiro

For cocktails with the ultimate Rio de Janeiro view, you can't beat Abencoada. This lively cocktail bar/restaurant enjoys a prime location atop Morro da Urca, the smaller hill next to Sugar Loaf mountain, and the first port of call for the cable car that transports tourists up to that famous peak. Head here at sunset and relax with a caiprinha, here made with a choice of fruits and artesan cachaca or vodka, as you drink in the astonishing views over one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The food ranges from snacks such as mini-pasties filled with shrimp and leek, to hearty fish stews and steaks. - Lucy Bryson

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