We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
Latin Party (Copacabana) – The Baronezza Club, in Copacabana, will be hosting tonight its vibrant Latin Party, at 11PM.
The party promises to make everyone move all night long with DJs Angola, who will spin the hottest Latin rhytms.
Baronezza Club – Avenida Prado Júnior, 63 – Copacabana
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Black Monkees (Botafogo) – Carioca band Black Monkees will be starring with a rock show tonight at the Coordenadas Bar, in Botafogo, at 8PM.
Musicians Jonas Miller and Junior Costeleta will pay tribute to renowned bands Oasis and The Beatles, but will also include in its repertoire bands like The Who, Oasis, Stones, Eric Clapton and Nirvana.
Coordenadas Bar – Rua da Passagem, 19 – Botafogo
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Pearl Jam (Maracanã) – The best of alternative rock lands in Rio tonight, as legendary band Pearl Jam performs in Maracanã Stadium.
Opening the show for the American band will be British rock duo Royal Blood, which will perform from 8PM.
Maracanã Stadium – Entrance at Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo – Maracanã
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Casa Momus (Lapa)
Run by two Italian expats, Momus’ interior design is already worth the experience. Among Momus’ highlights are its carefully prepared classic drinks, like the bloody mary (R$20), the pisco sour (R$22) and the negroni (R$22).
Casa Momus – 11:30 AM
Rua do Lavradio, 11 – Lapa – Tel (21) 3852-8250
Entrance: FREE
Mama Shelter (Santa Teresa)
Originally inaugurated in Paris, the boutique hostel and bar offers the perfect environment for enjoying a drink and a snack in style – specially on Fridays and Saturdays, when DJs spin on the house.
Mama Shelter
Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno, 5 – Santa Teresa – Tel: (21) 3980-0300
Entrance: FREE
Pavão Azul (Copacabana)
Pavão Azul is a lively bar in Copacabana, famous for its exceptionally cold beers and prawn pastels. It gets crowded there every night, making every day of the week seem like the weekend.
Pavão Azul – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: FREE
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a wide choice of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its trendy atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details
Blue Agave Ipanema (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.
Flashback (Ipanema)
Flashback is a wonderful high-end restaurant with plenty of classical music and photos decorating the walls. Tonight, between 7PM and 9PM the restaurant will serve a happy hour with two for one on caipivodkas and Stella Artois. The caipivodkas are made fresh with either lime, strawberry or passionfruit as well as additional herbs added in for a taste explosion.
Flashback – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 33 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2274-7657
Entrance: FREE
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