We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
Early St. Patrick’s (Lapa) – Officially on March 17th, the St. Patrick’s Day starts to be celebrated tonight at Lapa Irish Pub.
The party starts at 8PM, including the typical green draught beer and band Tailten playing some Irish-style music to the audience.
Lapa Irish Pub – Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa
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PARTY:
Footloose (Centro) – Nobody will be standing still at the Footloose party tonight, which takes place at the Mississipi Delta Blues Bar, in Centro.
The party starts at 8PM, and DJs will spin the best hits from the 1980s and 1990s.
Mississipi Delta Blues Bar – Rua Pedro Ernesto, 89 – Gamboa
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PARTY:
Veneno & Rodrigo S. (Botafogo) – The Veneno and the Rodrigo S. parties will gather tonight at Casa da Matriz, in Botafogo, to make everyone lose it.
DJs Pinet, Sal, Beto Artista and Rodrigo S. will spin rhytms like rock, pop, indie, bass, hip hop, among others.
Casa da Matriz – Rua Henrique de Novaes, 107 – Botafogo
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LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
If you want to hear some great live music while drinking some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this the place to go.
Lapa Irish Pub – 8PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Winehouse (Botafogo)
Winehouse is a wine bar run by a British expat that has brought an eclectic range of wines to Rio including a mix of fabulous national wines and international favorites. There is also a great selection of nibbles and cheese boards. For those that aren’t too keen on wine, there is plenty of beer and cocktail options too. Happy hour begins at 5PM and finishes at 8PM.
Winehouse – 5PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: FREE
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: Free
Pub Escondido (Copacabana)
Those into the pub atmosphere will also love Pub Escondido, a discrete venue with premium beer labels, modern design and a really cool vibe. The pub offers 24 different beer taps, which includes the house’s draught beer, Escondido Weiss, made of wheat.
Pub Escondido – 6PM
Rua Aires de Saldanha, 98 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-9800
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is a great place for good Mexican food, drinks and live sports. It also has English-speaking staff and is a popular expat hangout. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 9PM
Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Yndú Lounge (Leblon)
With chilled out vibes during the week and a selection of top DJs playing shows at the weekends, the newly-opened Yndú Lounge in Ipanema is a great option to kick back. With a selection of drinks and tapas, the bar is quickly becoming one of Leblon’s best watering holes.
Yndú Lounge – 6PM
Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321 – Leblon – Tel: (21) 3083-6486
Entrance: FREE
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