O cravinho, Salvador

Salvador has a handful of special drinks that never seem to fall out of fashion, and Cravinho tops that list. It’s practically impossible to imagine a party in Pelourinho without the comforting, spicy presence of this legendary infusion. A staple at street festivities, it blends cloves and cinnamon as star ingredients, delivering such rich flavor and fragrance that you’ll barely notice the alcohol-until it’s a bit too late!

For the true Cravinho experience, locals and visitors flock to the bar that proudly bears its name, right in the heart of Pelourinho’s lively Jesus Square. With an atmosphere straight out of an old-world tavern, this buzzing spot has become an essential stop in Salvador’s historic center. Opened back in the early 1980s, it offers four distinct spaces to explore, including a cozy little gift shop stuffed with quirky souvenirs perfect for curious tourists.

Every nook and cranny is decorated with fine Brazilian hardwoods-Pau D’arco, Massaranduba, and Gonçalves Alves-and you'll find barrels brimming with a rainbow of infused spirits, each neatly labeled, so you know exactly what delicious trouble you’re getting into.

Food-wise, the offerings range from the boldly adventurous Moqueca de Caviar Baiano and famous chicken gizzard stew ("Moela de Frango"), to safer crowd-pleasers like tasty steak bites ("Filé Aperitivo"), fried fish strips ("Isca de Peixe"), and classic codfish fritters ("Bolinhos de Bacalhau").