Privilégio de Búzios

Opened in 2003, Privilege revolutionised this resort, and made Buzios something of the St Tropez of Brazil with its rich offering of classy nightlife. Previously hosting Carl Cox, Sven Vath, Bad Boy Bill, Wally Lopez, Steve Angello and Nando Reis, you'll find this high roof club 100 metres from Rua das Pedras, designed by architect Helio Pellegrino and erected in a private reserve and Praia da Armação.


Showcasing six rooms, two dancefloors, lounge, two tiers of boxes, terrace, four bars, pizzeria, sushi and international cuisine, this particular Privilege has positioned itself as the most sophisticated and played club in the Lakes Region. Note it only opens regularly in high season (October - March).

MUSIC
Electronic and monotonous. You're not walking into Tomorrowland or anything like that. 2/5

PHYSICAL CLUB
Large indoor dance floor, multiple bars, outside area, upper-level VIP area. 5/5

PEOPLE
Very pretty girls, almost all Brazilians. Very few foreigners. Pretty even guys/girls ratio. 4/5

DANCING
Dancefloor was always full, but dancing amounted to little more than head-bopping. Little enthuthiasm. 2/5

PRICE
Expensive. At least R$100 for guys to get in. On December 28, guy ticket prices were R$200. Each beer inside was R$13.90. 2/5

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Long line to get in (~30 - 45mins around 12.30am). The entrance looks like a border patrol or passport control office, checking entrance tickets and ID is strict. On our night, we had a 30mins line to get OUT of the club (people had to individually close out their tab at the exit). Never heard of waiting to get OUT of a club. 2/5