We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below you will find a list of bars and pubs that are always a good choice.
PARTY:
Pacito Pacito (Gávea) – The best of Latin music is about to dominate Gávea tonight, as Palaphita Gávea hosts the “Pacito Pacito” party.
Starting at 9PM, “Pacito Pacito” will make everyone dance late into the night to the rhythm of reggaeton.
Palaphita Gávea – Avenida Bartolomeu Mitre, 1314 – Gávea
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Mart’nália (Centro) – Tonight, singer Mart’nália will be gracing the stage of Teatro Rival Petrobras, in Centro, at 7:30 PM.
Charismatic, the artist makes everyone sing and dance along with her great samba and MPB compositions.
Teatro Rival Petrobras – Rua Álvaro Alvim, 33 – Cinelândia
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Letieres Leite Quinteto (Lagoa) – One of the most respected composers from Bahia, Letieres Leite plays tonight at Blue Note Rio, in Lagoa.
Along with four other talented musicians, Leite will present an original repertoire that gathers jazz and Afro-Brazilian music.
Blue Note Rio – Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 1424 – Lagoa
Check the event for further details.
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
Symposium Bistro (Laranjeiras)
Run by Uruguayan expat José Hodara, the bistro offers the best national and international labels and can be accompanied by a selection of cheeses, sausages or a main dish such as the majestic Uruguayan chorizo beef.
Canastra – 6:30 PM
Rua Ipiranga, 65 – Laranjeiras – (21) 2205-3122
Entrance: Free
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 who aren’t too keen on wine, there are 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
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 (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 also check out the Blue Agave in Copacabana 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 on the weekends, the newly-opened Yndú Lounge in Ipanema is a great option to kick back. With a great 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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