The 16 best bars and drinks in Sao Joao del Rei

The restaurant is in a fantastic location and has great vibes with beautiful views to the church near by. The food was good overall and the dishes are creative but a bit pricey.

Very nice place to eat, with a nice view to the city’s main church (Nossa Senhora do Carmo). We’ve only eaten snacks and drink wine. Both we’re fantastic. Prices are good and quality is high. Wine selection is fantastic - from cheap to expensive options, wines are all good.

An interesting restaurants in the center of the city's historic district. They offer some very interesting Foods. We ordered a Marguerita pizza and linguiça da casa. This was more than enough food for three of us. We also had two house made ginger drinks that were delicious. The atmosphere was very chic and trendy. The service was wonderful. Highly recommend this restaurant.

I ate dinner in this restaurant, everything was perfect. The quality of the meat, dessert, and their behavior. Appreciate them 🌹🥂🙏💐🌹🇧🇷🥂🥂🔥💯🎈

Crazy good food, this is all I have to say. Everything we ate was handmade, from breads to jams to cheese breads. The food was always fresh (we went there twice) and well seasoned. I loved my scrambled eggs to bits and the coffee was delicious. Clearly a famous spot as many other people I med along my trip talked about this place. The staff was not ready to deal with many clients, though. It took to long to talk to us when the place was full, and they forgot some of our food, but that just happened when there were many people inside the shop. Overall, great food, just be patient or go there when it is empty.

A cozy and original place in São João, open for all day long and servicing food during all day. Their bakery and patisserie are good ones, different breads, pastries and sweets. Their food is good as well, not the best in the world but quite fair. Try their broa. It’s a pity they don’t have espresso, but soon I hope they will arrange that.

Great food, everything made in their kitchen, great location, amazing service. A pitty I didn't spend more time in the city to try more of their food. I discovered the place in my first day thanks to the reviews and are only there. Staff is amazingly friendly too. It's just a great place. Just go there 😁

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(Translated by Google) I saw some YouTube shows praising this bar, saying it was a traditional bar with homemade bar snacks. I was in SJDR and went. The atmosphere was nice. I ordered the beef tongue, which I love. It was chopped too finely and wasn't very flavorful. I also ordered the famous chorizo ​​with cornmeal. The thin chorizo, and because they fried it too much, it became tough, greasy, and flavorless (and it's not cheap). Only the cornmeal pastel saved me; it was good. In short, it may have been good in the past, but I don't recommend it now. The snacks aren't well made. (Original) Vi alguns programas no YouTube elogiando esse bar. Falando ser um bar raiz com tira gostos de boteco caseiros. Estive me SJDR e fui. Ambiente legal. Pedi língua de boi que adoro. Veio picada muito fina que não ficou saborosa. Pedi tambem o famoso chouriço com angu. Chouriço fino e como fritaram muito ficou duro, gomento e sem sabor (e não é barato). Somente pastel de angu salvou, estava bom. Resumo, pode ter sido bom no passado mas não recomendo atualmente. Tira gostos não são bem feitos.

(Translated by Google) Sensational! It's been a while since I've eaten such high-quality traditional dishes. Congratulations!! It's worth it! (Original) Sensacional! Fazia tempo que não comia esses pratos raizes com tanta qualidade. Parabéns!! Vale a pena!

(Translated by Google) Simply incredible! We had to walk quite a bit to get to Penna's Bar, but since it had a high Google rating, we decided to check it out. The place is simple, but the welcome is fantastic. We were served by two gentlemen, Mr. Carlos and Mr. Penna (if I'm not mistaken). We were delighted with how they managed to keep the place busy! Both took notes right there on paper. Although simple, the bar offers a variety of food and drink options! The prices... super affordable!!! It's a no-frills place, you know. No strawberry milkshakes. It's a bar in the truest sense of the word! The difference is that it's a welcoming environment, where you're amazed by the resourcefulness of two gentlemen who put on a show for many young people who work in restaurants. We ate fries, beef and chicken pastries, and fried lambari. I ordered a traditional caipirinha and a shot of jacuba prata (so strong it hurts). I think it's a spot you really should check out. If it takes too long, there might not even be a seat available, it's so popular. Absolutely a 10! (Original) Simplemente incrível! Nós tivemos que fazer uma caminhada razoável para chegar no Penna's Bar, mas como a avaliação no google estava alta, resolvemos conhecer. O lugar é simples, mas o acolhimento é fantástico. Fomos atendidos por dois senhores, seu Carlos e seu Penna (se não me engano). Ficamos encantados como os dois conseguiam dar conta de um estabelecimento lotado! Ambos fazendo as anotações ali mesmo, no papel. Embora simples, o bar oferece opções variadas para comer e beber! O preço... super em conta!!! É um lugar sem frescura viuuuu. Nada de milk shake de morango. Trata-se de um bar no sentido literal do termo! O diferencial é que se trata de um ambiente acolhedor, que você fica admirado pela desenvoltura de dois senhores que dão show em muitooos jovens que trabalham em restaurantes. Nós comemos batata frita, pasteis de carne e frango, lambari frito. Pedi uma caipirinha tradicional e uma dose de jacuba prata (forte que dói). Acho que é um ponto que você realmente deve conhecer. Se demorar muito, é possível nem ter lugar disponível de entrada, de tanto sucesso. Simplemente nota 10!

(Translated by Google) Penna's Bar is a real find! I'll tell you right away that it's not a sophisticated place, nor one geared toward mass tourism or ostentation. The service is impeccable, friendly, and efficient, as is the delicious, homemade food, the drinks always cold, and the prices are very affordable, making the experience even more enjoyable. This was the bar with the most authentically Brazilian atmosphere I've ever visited. The scene of the friendly caramel-colored dog greeting us at the door, the presence of couples, families, and people gathered to simply chat and watch the soccer game created a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. A scene that would make a beautiful snapshot of local life! We ordered the cornmeal pastel, which came with delicious and well-seasoned sautéed kale—a perfect combination. (Original) O Penna's Bar é um achado! Já adianto que não é um ambiente sofisticado ou voltado para o turismo de massa e ostentação. O atendimento é impecável, feito com simpatia e eficiência, assim como a comida saborosa e caseira, as bebidas sempre geladas e os preços bem acessíveis, tornando a experiência ainda mais prazerosa. Este foi o bar com a atmosfera mais genuinamente brasileira que visitei. A cena do simpático cachorrinho caramelo recepcionando na porta, a presença de casais, famílias e pessoas reunidas para simplesmente bater um papo e assistir ao jogo de futebol criava um ambiente acolhedor e vibrante. Uma cena que renderia um belíssimo quadro da vida local! Pedimos o pastel de angu, que veio acompanhado de uma deliciosa e bem temperada couve refogada, uma combinação perfeita.

(Translated by Google) Dude, this bar is everything you'd expect from a real pub! With the owner and his brother being super nice and attentive, a good selection of beers, and well-served snacks and portions in good quantity, I think it's a must-see for anyone visiting the city! (Original) Mano o bar é tudo que se espera de um legítimo boteco boteco! Com o dono e o irmão dele super gente boa e atenciosos te recebendo, boa variedade de cervejas, petiscos e porções bem servidos e em boa quantidade, penso ser um lugar imperdível para quem conhece a cidade!

Average beer. Average food. Friendly service. Reasonably priced.

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(Translated by Google) Excellent space, with a very present Minas Gerais theme. Cozy with wonderful dishes, including snacks, good drinks. Good service at an affordable price. (Original) Espaço excelente, com uma temática mineira muito presente. Acolhedor com pratos maravilhosos, inclusive os lanches, bons drinks. Bom atendimento por um preço acessível.

(Translated by Google) The menu offers delicious options. Starters, appetizers, snacks (burgers), and dinner dishes. The space is spacious and airy. They offer coffee (a coffee menu) and snack options for a delicious afternoon tea. They also offer other products for purchase. The house draft beer is simply delicious! Many options. Besides those on the menu, the waiters offer other options. Clean, spacious restrooms. Pleasant atmosphere and excellent service. Highly recommended! (Original) Cardápio com deliciosas opções. Entradas, petiscos, lanches (hamburguer), pratos para jantar. Local amplo, arejado. Oferecem café (uma carta de cafés) , opções de lanches para um delicioso café da tarde. Oferecem outros produtos para comprar. Chopp da casa simplesmente delicioso! Muitas opções. Além dos que estão no cardápio os garçons apresentam outras opções. Banheiros limpos, amplos Ambiente agradável e atendimento excelente. Recomendo!

(Translated by Google) One word sums up Libertastes: perfect! From the spacious and well-equipped space to the excellent service, the unique quality of their own products, draft beer, and beers—all combined with the owner's friendliness and helpfulness. A memorable place that begs to be returned. (Original) Basta uma palavra pra definir o espaço Libertastes: perfeito! Desde o local (amplo e muito bem estruturado), passando pelo excelente atendimento, contam com produtos, chopp e cerveja próprios e de qualidade única... tudo isso aliado à simpatia e disponibilidade da proprietária. Um lugar marcante e que pede retorno.

(Translated by Google) Sensational place. Sensational service. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and Mrs. Carmem. Congratulations. When I return to São João Del Rey, I will definitely be back. (Original) Lugar sensacional. Atendimento sensacional. Fomos muito bem recebidos pelos funcionários e a Senhora Carmem. Parabéns. Quando retornar à São João Del Rey, certamente voltarei.

Comfortable and nice café and souvenir shop. Very helpful staff & right next to the church. You can’t go wrong here.

(Translated by Google) Great service, very polite and helpful. A surreal, magnificent liqueur. Spectacular aged cachaça. (Original) Ótimo atendimento, muito educados e prestativos. Um licor surreal, magnífico. Cachaça espetacular envelhecida.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, very nice to stop and have a beer/coffee With a cachaça and a divine liqueur and beautiful crafts to give as gifts (Original) Lugar lindo, muito gostoso pra parar e tomar um Chopp/Café Com uma cachaça e um licor divino e lindos artesanatos para presentear

(Translated by Google) The store and the food were highly recommended to us, but we didn't have a good experience, and we didn't even get to try anything. They didn't bring us a menu, they only offered us a beer, which we waited in vain for 10 minutes before it was never served. What a shame! (Original) Foi super bem recomendado a nós o empório e as comidas, porem não tivemos uma boa experiência, e nem sequer conseguimos provar algo. Não nos trouxeram cardápio, nos ofereceram apenas uma opção de cerveja que esperamos em vão por 10 min e não foi servida. Uma pena!

(Translated by Google) I simply loved the reception, I liked the efficiency of the service, there I found one of the best cachaças that they said stays in oak for years and also some delicious liqueurs and along with some crafts that I needed to give as gifts, congratulations to you and thank you very much, I will definitely be back 😊 (Original) Eu simplesmente adorei a recepção, gostei da eficiência no atendimento, lá encontrei uma das melhores cachaças que disseram que fica no carvalho por anos e tbm alguns licores deliciosos e juntamente com alguns artesanato que eu precisava para presentear, parabéns pra vcs e muito obrigado, sem dúvidas voltarei 😊

(Translated by Google) Simply wonderful, excellent food, good prices, and very friendly staff. It's definitely worth coming. (Original) Simplesmente maravilhoso, comida excelente bom preço e um pessoal muito querido. Vir vale a pena demais.

(Translated by Google) The coffee liqueur is so good it's almost criminally good, the liqueur and the friendliness of the owners are definitely worth it. (Original) O licor de café chega a ser criminoso de tão bom, vale demais o licor e a simpatia dos proprietários

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Nice Food, music and play area.

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(Translated by Google) Bar Real is the kind of bar with soul—a place that combines good food, top-notch service, and a vibe that makes you feel like you're part of the place. The ambiance is beautiful, with outdoor tables perfect for cool evenings and charming lighting. The menu is varied and creative, with well-seasoned appetizers, tasty burgers, and carefully crafted drinks. The draft beer is cold, the ambient music is pleasant, and the crowd is lively yet polite—making for a lighthearted and fun experience. (Original) Bar Real é aquele tipo de bar que tem alma — um lugar que combina boa comida, atendimento de primeira e um clima que te faz sentir parte do espaço. O ambiente é bonito, com mesas externas perfeitas pra noites frescas e uma iluminação charmosa. O cardápio é variado e criativo, com petiscos bem temperados, hambúrgueres saborosos e drinks feitos com cuidado. O chope é gelado, o som ambiente é agradável e o público é animado, mas educado — o que torna a experiência leve e divertida.

(Translated by Google) Super nice atmosphere, live music. Very varied menu in terms of drinks such as beer, draft beer, wine and various drink options. The portions also have good options, variety of pizza and good value for money. Fair price. Clean place. Attentive staff and the wait was normal. It didn't take long. It cost. (Original) Ambiente super agradável, música ao vivo. Cardápio bem variado tanto nas bebidas como cerveja , Chopp, vinho e várias opções de drinks. As Porções tem boas opções também, variedade de pizza e o custo benefício bom. Preço justo. Local limpo. Atendentes atenciosos e a espera foi dentro do normal. Não demorou. Valeu.

(Translated by Google) It was great, watching the Cruzeiro game on TV, with my husband! (Original) Foi gostosa, assistindo o jogo do Cruzeiro na televisão, junto com meu marido!

(Translated by Google) Great place, super cozy atmosphere, ice cold beer, a place to relax and chat with friends, great opening hours, closes at the same time as the college, and not very popular. (Original) Ótimo local ambiente super aconchegante, cerveja geladíssima, um ambiente para descontrair e conversar com os amigos, horário de funcionamento ótimo, fecha junto com a faculdade, e muito nem frequentado.

(Translated by Google) Bar with several snack options, good service and cold beer. (Original) Barzinho com várias opções de tira gosto,Bom atendimento e cerveja gelada.

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muito Bom

(Translated by Google) Good, but not much beer! (Original) Bom, porém pouca marcar de cervejas!

(Translated by Google) Good service at a great price (Original) Bom atendimento com ótimo preço

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muito bom