We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Terreiro de Criolo (Centro) – One of the best samba groups from Rio de Janeiro, “Terreiro de Criolo” will perform tonight at Praça Tiradentes, at 5PM.
The group promises to set the venue on fire with traditional “samba de terreiro”, a samba genre that is highly influenced by the Afro Brazilian music.
Praça Tiradentes – Centro
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LIVE:
Marcel Powell & Victor Biglione (Lagoa) – Tonight, renowned musicians Marcel Powell and Victor Biglione will be starring tonight at the Blue Note Rio, in Lagoa.
Son of the Brazilian music legend Baden Powell, the awarded guitarist Marcel Powell will share the stage with talented Argentinian guitarist Victor Biglione, who has already played with names like Chico Buarque and João Bosco.
Blue Note Rio – Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 1424 – Lagoa
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PARTY:
Festa Ploc (Botafogo) – Get ready for a throwback Thursday!
The Festa Ploc has been running for 13 years and tonight DJs Dom LV and Poison Girl are reviving all great artists from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.
Prepare for a little nostalgia!
Jungle Gardens Pub – Rua Martins Ferreira, 48 – 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
Symposium Bistro (Laranjeiras)
Run by Uruguayan expat José Hodara, the bistro offers the best national and international labels, which can be accompanied by a selection of cheeses, sausages or a main dishes, like 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 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
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 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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