Stories, guides and behind the scenes at Surreal.
See what to do in Rio in November 2026, with events, concerts, attractions, beaches, weather and tips to plan your trip.
Discover the desserts at Surreal in Botafogo: Comedian Banoffee and The Fantastic Chocolate Cake, with art, cinema and plenty of texture.
Discover the cooking techniques behind the Surreal menu — fire, curing, fermentation, smoking and pastrami — and how they transform flavour.
Rock the Mountain 2026 runs over two weekends in Itaipava. See the line-up, times, tickets and how to get to the festival.
Mondial de la Bière Rio 2026 runs from 29 October to 1 November at Pier Mauá. See the times, the acts and tips to make the most of it.
Understand what original cocktail making is and discover the list at Surreal, in Botafogo, with house creations, classics and alcohol-free drinks.
Discover how music, volume and setting shape the way we taste, and why the soundtrack is part of the experience at the table.
Understand what a smash burger is, how the crust forms and how it differs from a tall burger. Get to know the burgers at Surreal.
Rio Coffee Nation 2026 runs on 17 and 18 October at the Jockey Club. Tastings, attractions and experiences at the event.
What to do in Rio in October 2026, with attractions, events, weather, beaches, cultural outings and tips for planning the trip.
Dates, films, strands, cinemas and tickets for Festival do Rio 2026, which takes over the city from 1 to 11 October.
CASACOR Rio 2026, downtown, with projects bringing together architecture, art, design, food and new ways of living.
How surrealism and food meet in the dishes, drinks, artistic references and rooms of Surreal, in Botafogo.
What to do in Botafogo: a route through food, art and music, taking in Surreal and the neighbourhood's cultural spaces.
Get to know Lado S, Botafogo and how art, music, food and cocktails shape the identity of Surreal Bar.
Dates and highlights of Rio Gastronomia 2026, plus the flavours, techniques and trends moving Rio's kitchens.
What a signature dish is, and how references, ingredients, techniques, testing and presentation build a recipe with identity.
Dates and times for ArtRio 2026, plus a route through galleries, food and nightlife in Rio de Janeiro.
How cinema and food meet on the Surreal menu, in Botafogo, with dishes and drinks inspired by pop culture.
Surreal delivery in Botafogo, with burgers, starters, mains, dessert and drinks to order on iFood or 99Food.
Where to hear jazz and blues in Rio de Janeiro, with venues in Botafogo, Gamboa, Lapa, Copacabana, Jardim Botânico and the city centre.
Looking for lunch in Botafogo? Here are 10 restaurants serving lunch on weekdays: quick lunches, tables for a business lunch, and places to take your time.
Surreal Lunch in Botafogo, every day from noon to 4pm. Dishes from R$ 49, full menu for R$ 30 more. See the menu and book your table.
Rock in Rio 2026 runs on 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 and 13 September. How to get there, how to prepare, and what to do in Rio on the days with no show.
A guide for HR and decision-makers organising corporate events and end-of-year parties in Rio: formats, budget, internal approval and a space for up to 120 people in Botafogo.
How to choose and book a venue for a corporate or private event in Rio: models, deadlines, what to ask, and the three rooms at Surreal in Botafogo.
Looking for restaurants in Rio de Janeiro that are out of the ordinary? Discover dining experiences that go beyond the food and turn a meal into a memory.
How to choose the right restaurant for birthdays, dates, milestones and special occasions. The factors that turn a meal into a memory worth keeping.
Looking for somewhere to take someone for a special dinner in Rio? Discover restaurants made for dates, celebrations, birthdays and nights worth remembering.
Discover what turns an ordinary restaurant into a memorable experience, and why some meals stay with us long after the last bite.
Looking for dinner in Botafogo? Discover 15 restaurants worth knowing, from original dining experiences to bars and restaurants made for special evenings, birthdays and celebrations in Rio de Janeiro.