--- title: "Salvador Carnival 2027: how much is a beer? · Cerveja Barata" url: "https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/carnival" lang: en --- # Beer at Salvador's Carnival 2027: prices and where it's cheaper On the suggested price list for the circuits at Carnival 2026 (Correio and A Tarde, 29 January 2026), Brahma Chopp, the festival's sponsor, cost R$ 13 for two cans and from R$ 8 for one; other beers cost R$ 8 to R$ 10 a can. In October 2026, a 350 ml can of Brahma costs R$ 4,59 in supermarkets (median of 251 shops). Near the Circuito Dodô, the cheapest litre in a bar is R$ 16,63/L: Amstel, draught 300 ml, for R$ 4,99 — Espetinho da Barra. Carnival 2027 runs 4–10 February, and pre-Carnival starts on 29 January. Updated 14 Oct 2026, 22:48 (local time) · 307 prices checked 6–14 Oct · [How we calculate](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/methodology) Salvador's carnival takes over the city for almost a week, with blocos and trios elétricos on three official circuits: Dodô, between Barra and Ondina; Osmar, from Campo Grande to the Centro; and Batatinha, in the Pelourinho. Each year's programme comes out on the City Council's official website. ## Circuit price list: Carnival 2026 Suggested prices for drinks sold on the three circuits, published on 29 January 2026. The 2027 list isn't on this page yet: each year's list comes out close to the festival (2026's on 29 January 2026). | Drink | Price | Each | | --- | --- | --- | | Brahma Chopp, 2-can combo | R$ 13 | R$ 6,50 | | Brahma Chopp, single can | from R$ 8 | from R$ 8 | | Brahma 0.0% (alcohol-free), 2-can combo | R$ 13 | R$ 6,50 | | Budweiser, 2-can combo | R$ 15 | R$ 7,50 | | Spaten, can | R$ 8 | R$ 8 | | Stella Artois, can | R$ 10 | R$ 10 | | Corona, can | R$ 10 | R$ 10 | | Skol Beats, 2-can combo | R$ 18 | R$ 9 | | Energy drink, can | R$ 16 | R$ 16 | | Soft drink, can | R$ 5 | R$ 5 | | Mineral water | R$ 4 | R$ 4 | Sources: [Correio](https://www.correio24horas.com.br/carnaval/carnaval-confira-a-tabela-de-precos-de-bebidas-para-a-folia-em-salvador-0126) and [A Tarde](https://atarde.com.br/carnaval/no-precinho-veja-os-valores-das-bebidas-no-carnaval-de-salvador-1377827), 29 Jan 2026. ## The same can in a supermarket In October 2026, a 350 ml can of Brahma costs R$ 4,59 in Salvador's supermarkets: the median of 361 receipt prices at 251 shops, checked 10–14 October 2026; the cheapest is R$ 2,99. On the 2026 circuit list, a can of Brahma Chopp cost R$ 6,50 in the two-can combo and from R$ 8 on its own. [Prices in Salvador's supermarkets](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/supermarkets) ## The cheapest bars near the circuits Bars within 1 km of each circuit's route, cheapest litre first: everyday prices (no happy hours, which many bars drop at carnival) checked in the last 90 days. Each bar is listed under its nearest circuit. ### Circuito Dodô (Barra–Ondina) 1. [Espetinho da Barra](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/espetinho-da-barra) (Chame-Chame): Amstel, draught 300 ml, for R$ 4,99 (R$ 16,63/L) · about 500 m from the route · checked 6 Oct 2026 2. [Paulistana Pizza](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/paulistana-pizza) (Barra): Amstel, can 350 ml, for R$ 7,00 (R$ 20,00/L) · about 500 m from the route · checked 9 Oct 2026 3. [Bandii's Espetaria Beer](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/bandii-s-espetaria-beer) (Barra): Amstel, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 13,00 (R$ 21,67/L) · about 400 m from the route · checked 11 Oct 2026 4. [Clube Bahiano de Tênis](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/clube-bahiano-de-tenis) (Graça): Devassa, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 13,90 (R$ 23,17/L) · about 900 m from the route · checked 14 Oct 2026 5. [Platô](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/plato) (Chame-Chame): Devassa, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 14,00 (R$ 23,33/L) · about 600 m from the route · checked 13 Oct 2026 6. [DL Bar e Restaurante](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/dl-bar-e-restaurante) (Rio Vermelho): Petra Puro Malte, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 15,90 (R$ 26,50/L) · about 500 m from the route · checked 12 Oct 2026 7. [Tiki Bar](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/tiki-bar) (Barra): Stella Artois, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 19,00 (R$ 31,67/L) · about 700 m from the route · checked 6 Oct 2026 8. [Vila Bravo Barra Bar e Restaurante](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/vila-bravo-barra-bar-e-restaurante) (Barra): Spaten, bottle 355 ml, for R$ 16,20 (R$ 45,63/L) · about 500 m from the route · checked 12 Oct 2026 ### Circuito Osmar (Campo Grande–Centro) 1. [Bar Velho Espanha](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/bar-velho-espanha) (Barris): Devassa, can 350 ml, for R$ 7,00 (R$ 20,00/L) · about 400 m from the route · checked 13 Oct 2026 2. [Point Campo Grande](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/point-campo-grande) (Centro): Brahma, can 350 ml, for R$ 8,00 (R$ 22,86/L) · about 200 m from the route · checked 9 Oct 2026 3. [Bar Recanto do Gino](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/bar-recanto-do-gino) (Comércio): Amstel, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 15,00 (R$ 25,00/L) · about 200 m from the route · checked 11 Oct 2026 4. [Quintal](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/quintal) (Centro): Stella Artois, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 20,00 (R$ 33,33/L) · about 100 m from the route · checked 13 Oct 2026 5. [Monica Arcela](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/monica-arcela) (Centro): Heineken, bottle 330 ml, for R$ 13,00 (R$ 39,39/L) · about 200 m from the route · checked 11 Oct 2026 6. [Santos Rabello Cafeteria e Biscoitos Finos](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/santos-rabello-cafeteria-e-biscoitos-finos) (Graça): Heineken, bottle 330 ml, for R$ 17,90 (R$ 54,24/L) · about 900 m from the route · checked 13 Oct 2026 ### Circuito Batatinha (Pelourinho) 1. [A Marujada](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/a-marujada-santo-antonio) (Santo Antônio): Budweiser, litre bottle 1 L, for R$ 20,00 (R$ 20,00/L) · about 600 m from the route · checked 12 Oct 2026 2. [Além do Cais](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/alem-do-cais) (Santo Antônio): Brahma Chopp, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 13,00 (R$ 21,67/L) · about 800 m from the route · checked 11 Oct 2026 3. [Boteco de Pelourinho](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/boteco-de-pelourinho) (Centro Histórico): Amstel, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 15,00 (R$ 25,00/L) · about 100 m from the route · checked 11 Oct 2026 4. [Barreto's Bar e Restaurante](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/barreto-s-bar-e-restaurante) (Centro Histórico): Amstel, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 16,00 (R$ 26,67/L) · about 100 m from the route · checked 11 Oct 2026 5. [Di Gastronomia](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/di-gastronomia) (Saúde): Spaten, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 16,00 (R$ 26,67/L) · about 300 m from the route · checked 6 Oct 2026 6. [Café e Cana](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/cafe-e-cana) (Santo Antônio): Spaten, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 17,00 (R$ 28,33/L) · about 500 m from the route · checked 12 Oct 2026 7. [A Casa do Espanto](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/a-casa-do-espanto) (Santo Antônio): Amstel, bottle 600 ml, for R$ 18,00 (R$ 30,00/L) · about 1 km from the route · checked 11 Oct 2026 8. [Bar do Lula](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/bar-do-lula) (Santo Antônio): Brahma, draught 300 ml, for R$ 14,00 (R$ 46,67/L) · about 500 m from the route · checked 9 Oct 2026 ## Carnival 2027 dates in Salvador | Date | What | | --- | --- | | 29 January (Friday) | Pipoco, the start of pre-Carnival | | 30 January (Saturday) | Furdunço | | 31 January (Sunday) | Fuzuê | | 2 February (Tuesday) | Festa de Iemanjá, in Rio Vermelho | | 4–10 February (Thursday to Wednesday) | Carnival on the three circuits (Shrove Tuesday: 9 February; Ash Wednesday: 10 February) | Sources: [Prefeitura de Salvador](https://comunicacao.salvador.ba.gov.br/salvador-tera-mais-um-dia-de-carnaval-em-2027-anuncia-prefeito-bruno-reis/), 17 Feb 2026; [Secult Salvador](https://secult.salvador.ba.gov.br/inscricoes-para-participacao-no-furdunco-e-fuzue-2027-vao-ate-o-dia-19-de-setembro/), 3 Sep 2026. Shrove Tuesday falls 47 days before Easter; each year's programme comes out on the City Council's website. ## What beer cost at past carnivals | Year | What | Price (per litre) | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | A 250 ml beer, the cheapest on the circuits | R$ 2 (R$ 8,00/L) | [BNews](https://www.bnews.com.br/noticias/salvador/preco-da-cerveja-triplica-em-10-anos-no-carnaval-de-salvador-mas-folioes-nao-reclamam-acessivel.html), 15 Feb 2026, citing a G1 survey at the time | | 2025 | Brahma (Chopp or Duplo Malte), 2 cans of 350 ml | R$ 12 (R$ 17,14/L) | [Correio](https://www.correio24horas.com.br/carnaval/latinha-de-cerveja-de-ate-r-10-confira-precos-de-bebidas-no-carnaval-de-salvador-0225), 25 Feb 2025 | | 2026 | Brahma Chopp, 2 cans of 350 ml | R$ 13 (R$ 18,57/L) | [Correio](https://www.correio24horas.com.br/carnaval/carnaval-confira-a-tabela-de-precos-de-bebidas-para-a-folia-em-salvador-0126) and [A Tarde](https://atarde.com.br/carnaval/no-precinho-veja-os-valores-das-bebidas-no-carnaval-de-salvador-1377827), 29 Jan 2026 | Per litre, from R$ 8,00 in 2016 to R$ 18,57 in 2026. Only prices with a published source are listed. ## Tips - Compare by the litre: a 350 ml can at R$ 5,00 works out at R$ 14,29/L, more than a R$ 12,00 litrão. - Bars near the circuits may change prices and hours on carnival days: check before you order. - Alternate beer and water: February's heat and sun dehydrate. - Don't drink and drive: walk, take public transport or a taxi. ## The cheapest in Salvador | # | Bar | Beer | Price | Per litre | When | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Djalma's Drinks](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/djalmas-drink-s) +11 prices | Devassa, Bottle 600 ml | R$ 9,90 | R$ 16,50/L | Any time | 11 Oct 2026 | | 2 | [Espetinho da Barra](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/espetinho-da-barra) +5 prices | Amstel, Draught 300 ml | R$ 4,99 | R$ 16,63/L | Any time | 6 Oct 2026 | | 3 | [Restaurante Belmar Entre Amigos](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/restaurante-belmar-entre-amigos) +5 prices | Devassa, Bottle 600 ml | R$ 10,00 | R$ 16,67/L | Any time | 13 Oct 2026 | | 4 | [Baduze](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/baduze) +8 prices | Devassa, Bottle 600 ml | R$ 11,00 | R$ 18,33/L | Any time | 12 Oct 2026 | | 5 | [Acarajé do Vila](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador/bars/acaraje-do-vila) +10 prices | Amstel, Can 350 ml | R$ 7,00 | R$ 20,00/L | Any time | 11 Oct 2026 | [Every bar in Salvador, cheapest litre first](https://cervejabarata.com.br/en/salvador) ## Questions ### How much is a beer at Salvador's Carnival 2027? On the suggested price list for the circuits at Carnival 2026 (Correio and A Tarde, 29 January 2026), Brahma Chopp, the festival's sponsor, cost R$ 13 for two cans and from R$ 8 for one; other beers cost R$ 8 to R$ 10 a can. The 2027 list isn't on this page yet: each year's list comes out close to the festival (2026's on 29 January 2026). In October 2026, a 350 ml can of Brahma costs R$ 4,59 in supermarkets (median of 251 shops). In the bars we follow, the cheapest litre near the Circuito Dodô costs R$ 16,63/L: Amstel, draught 300 ml, for R$ 4,99 — Espetinho da Barra. On carnival days some bars change prices and hours, so check with the bar. ### How much is a can on the circuits? On the 2026 circuit list (Correio and A Tarde, 29 January 2026): Brahma Chopp, R$ 6,50 a can in the two-can combo for R$ 13, or from R$ 8 for a single can; Brahma 0.0% (alcohol-free), R$ 6,50 a can in the two-can combo for R$ 13; Budweiser, R$ 7,50 a can in the two-can combo for R$ 15; Spaten, R$ 8 a can; Stella Artois, R$ 10 a can; Corona, R$ 10 a can. ### Is it cheaper to bring beer from the supermarket? Per can, supermarkets are cheaper: in October 2026, a 350 ml can of Brahma costs R$ 4,59 at the median of 251 Salvador supermarkets, against R$ 6,50 a can in the two-can combo and from R$ 8 for a single can on the 2026 circuit list. ### Where are the cheap bars near the circuits? In the bars we follow, the cheapest litre near the Circuito Dodô: Amstel, draught 300 ml, for R$ 4,99 (R$ 16,63/L) — Espetinho da Barra; near the Circuito Osmar: Devassa, can 350 ml, for R$ 7,00 (R$ 20,00/L) — Bar Velho Espanha; near the Circuito Batatinha: Budweiser, litre bottle 1 L, for R$ 20,00 (R$ 20,00/L) — A Marujada. On carnival days some bars change prices and hours, so check with the bar. ### Which beers are sold on the circuits? The 2026 list had Brahma Chopp, the festival's sponsor, plus Budweiser, Spaten, Stella Artois and Corona; alcohol-free, Brahma 0.0%. The 2027 list is expected close to the festival. ### How much did beer cost at Salvador's Carnival in past years? 2016: a 250 ml beer, the cheapest on the circuits, R$ 2 (BNews, 15 February 2026, citing a G1 survey at the time); 2025: Brahma (Chopp or Duplo Malte), 2 cans of 350 ml, R$ 12 (Correio, 25 February 2025); 2026: Brahma Chopp, 2 cans of 350 ml, R$ 13 (Correio and A Tarde, 29 January 2026). Per litre, from R$ 8,00 in 2016 to R$ 18,57 in 2026. ### When is Carnival 2027 in Salvador? From Thursday 4 February to Ash Wednesday, 10 February 2027; Shrove Tuesday is 9 February. Before it: Pipoco on 29 January, Furdunço on 30 January, Fuzuê on 31 January and Festa de Iemanjá on 2 February (Prefeitura de Salvador and Secult Salvador). ### What are the circuits of Salvador's carnival? The three official circuits are Dodô (Barra–Ondina), Osmar (Campo Grande–Centro) and Batatinha (Pelourinho). Each year's programme comes out on the City Council's official website. ### Do happy hours apply during carnival? Not always: on carnival days many bars drop their happy hour or change its hours. 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