Welcome to Bar Goyana

 The Belgian-Brazilian couple behind MOJO Mousse Bar, brings to 

El Barrio a new Brazilian-inspired Cocktail Bar located in the space 

next door to the mousse shop. The elegant Cocktail Bar is connected to MOJO Mousse Bar through a door that gives a little speakeasy touch, and it's the perfect spot for a date or after dinner: drinks + dessert. 

The glowing and colorful bar is stacked with craft cachacas, exotic liqueurs, and house-made syrups. The outdoor seating can sit up to 20 people - making it perfect for bigger groups. The decor was inspired by Brazil, the high energy and the love to celebrate life that only Brazilians have - “After a pandemic year and with no many nice places to go in our area we decided that a Brazilian Vibes Cocktail Bar was the perfect addition to the neighborhood”, says co-owner Jaqueline Queiroz. A prominent mural painting of Tropical Brazil, highlights Brazilian female creative figures such as the “Abapuru” from Tarsila do Amaral, quotes of Cora Coralina and a portrait of Carmen Miranda”. “The name Goyana is a homage to my hometown in Brazil: Goiania, located in the country side near the capital, Brasilia”, says Jaqueline. The interior design is signed by Bendesign Studio lead by Brazilian interior designer and Architect Ruben Brito, who has a studio based in Miami, and the art mural was created by Ruben Brito and painted by the artist Adeline Jadot.

The cocktail menu was created by masterminded mixologist Danielle Espindola, a Brazilian native that has ran the bar of Vista and Scape Goat Miami and other upscale spots in NYC. Her creations for Bar Goyana includes “The Goyana” made with aged cachaça, passion fruit and Brazilian Vanilla, 

“El Barrio Tropical” a spicy margarita made with mango puree, honoring the neighborhood where they are located - East Harlem and “Belgian Fashion” - an old fashioned made with bourbon and chocolate bitters. The wine list is signed by Chef Johan Halsberghe and includes the Chef’s favorites: Champagne Drappier, Gigondas from Cote du Rhone and top Californian Westwood’s red. The Belgian Beers program includes classics: Duvel, 

Chimay, Houblon Chouffe IPA, Westmalle Double and smaller 

Belgian crafted bottled beers on rotation.

The small plates pays tribute to the Brazilian and Latino cuisine, includes grilled cured cheese with honey, typical in Brazil, Chicken Empadinhas (mini pies), Stuffed Pão de Queijo (the famous Brazilian Cheese bread) stuffed with parmesan and Jalapeno, Quibe – Brazilian style beef croquet, Chef’s Johan specialty Mini Crab Cakes and Guacamole and Chips (El Barrio’s best from El Tepeyac the local Mexican bodega!). On the weekends, the traditional Feijoada, black beans, and smoked pork stew, is served at lunchtime.

 Bar Goyana is located at 177 East 100th St, in East Harlem. 

Open Wednesday - Sunday. 

*Closed from Aug 30th - Sep 7th.

Re-open Sep 8th.