Exímia
Pinheiros, São Paulo
Bar in São Paulo, Brazil
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Why go
Exímia is the São Paulo pick for a polished two-person cocktail night, especially if drinks are the main event rather than a stop between plans. Recognition from Top 500 Bars Best Bars #43 (2025), World's 50 Best Bars #61 (2025), and a 2026 Tales Spirited Awards regional honoree nod make it worth prioritizing for serious cocktail drinkers.
About Exímia
Exímia is a São Paulo bar with clearly documented evening hours, a smart-casual dress code, recent bar recognition. The verified record lists Top 500 Bars Best Bars #43 (2025), World's 50 Best Bars #61 (2025), and a Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – Latin America & Caribbean Regional Top 10 Honoree mention for 2026.
A planned evening bar stop in São Paulo
The safest way to frame Exímia is as a planned São Paulo bar stop rather than a venue with verified lunch, dining, seating, or service-format details. It opens at 6 PM Tuesday through Saturday, closes at 1 AM from Tuesday to Thursday, stays open until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Monday and Sunday.
The recognition matters because it gives Exímia a documented place in the bar conversation beyond ordinary local popularity. That does not verify a specific drinks list, menu format, or room setup, so the better reason to prioritize it is the confirmed bar accolades and late-evening schedule.
For a repeat visit, build the night around the verified basics: evening-only hours, smart-casual dress, a bar with recent recognition. If the evening calls for comparing other São Paulo bars, Sky Bar - Hotel Unique and Tan Tan are two other names to consider.
Where it fits among São Paulo's bars
Compare Exímia with Sarau Bar, Picco, Santana Bar when recent bar recognition is part of the decision. The verified record does not establish Exímia's seating capacity, reservation policy, food program, price level, or service style, so those details should be checked directly before planning a highly specific occasion.
For planning, keep the location description simple: Exímia is in São Paulo. Readers building a broader São Paulo trip can cross-check the wider city options in 's São Paulo bars guide, then fill in dinner through the São Paulo restaurants guide or research hotels in São Paulo.
Bottom line: consider Exímia when you want a smart-casual São Paulo bar with confirmed evening hours and notable recent bar recognition. Skip making assumptions about lunch, outdoor seating, happy hour, price, or a specific menu until you have checked the venue's official channels.
Planning details
- Location
- R. Dr. Mário Ferraz, 507, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo, 01453-011
- Website
- instagram.com/eximiabar
- Phone
- +5511966013565
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Exímia presents a quietly assured take on the modern cocktail bar: no spectacle, no gimmicks, just a considered room that lets the drinks do the talking. The space favors restraint and minimalism, rewarding attentive guests with polished execution rather than theatrical presentation. Its placement on international lists underscores a program that is consistent and curated, so the experience feels deliberate and refined. Expect a focused, low-key atmosphere where craft and ingredient-driven cocktails are the priority — a place built for conversation and close attention to what’s in the glass.
Best For
This is a destination for people who prioritize craftsmanship and a calm, high-quality drinking experience — particularly suited to date nights and special occasions. Exímia’s international recognition and meticulous sourcing make it appealing to cocktail-savvy travelers and locals celebrating a moment. The intimate, restrained room is less about loud socializing and more about tasting and conversation, so it’s best when you want a composed evening centered on expertly made drinks and thoughtful service.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on cocktails that highlight Brazilian ingredients and regional distillates: the bar’s program explicitly leans on native fruits, fermented bases and locally specific spirits. Given the venue’s restraint and craft emphasis, ask bartenders about seasonal or signature serves and for recommendations that showcase the house’s sourcing logic. Avoid expecting theatrical presentations — the bar signals its skill through balanced, ingredient-forward drinks, so let the menu or bartender guide you to lesser-known local flavors and well-judged pairings.
Planning details
Location
R. Dr. Mário Ferraz, 507, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo, 01453-011 · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot get in
Try Tan Tan if the night needs a stronger food-and-drink balance, or Sky Bar - Hotel Unique if the room and view matter more than a focused cocktail-bar mood.
Bar context
How Exímia compares in São Paulo
Choose Exímia when the night needs a serious cocktail focus and a more intimate pace. Sky Bar - Hotel Unique is the better call for a view-led evening, especially with visitors who care more about skyline atmosphere than bar-program depth. Tan Tan is the stronger cross-shop when food matters as much as drinks.
Sarau Bar, Picco, Santana Bar make more sense for a looser night if the plan is less formal or the group is harder to manage. Exímia is the sharper recommendation for a date or a focused second stop, but it is less forgiving if the group wants a casual, flexible bar crawl.
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Compare Exímia
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Exímia | São Paulo | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #43Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best International Bar Team – Latin America & Caribbean - Best International Bar Team – Latin America & Caribbean (Regional Top 10 Honoree)2025 World's 50 Best Bars · #61 |
| Sarau Bar | São Paulo | No published awards |
| Sky Bar - Hotel Unique | São Paulo | 2010 World's 50 Best Bars · #17 |
| Tan Tan | São Paulo | No published awards |
| Picco | São Paulo | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #444 |
| Santana Bar | São Paulo | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #470Top 500 Bars 2026 · #437 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Exímia?
The verified record does not state a reservation policy. Plan around the confirmed hours: Exímia is open Tuesday through Thursday from 6 PM to 1 AM, Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM, closed on Monday and Sunday.
Is Exímia good for a date?
Exímia can make sense for a planned bar-first evening in São Paulo, especially if recent bar recognition and late hours are the draw. It is open until 1 AM Tuesday through Thursday and 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Exímia good for groups?
The verified record does not state seating capacity or group policy. If the group is comparing bars in São Paulo, Sky Bar - Hotel Unique is another name to consider; for Exímia itself, confirm group arrangements directly with the venue.
Is Exímia open late?
Yes. Exímia opens at 6 PM Tuesday through Saturday, stays open until 1 AM Tuesday through Thursday, until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Monday and Sunday.
