We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option.
PARTY:
Jungle Free (Botafogo) – Tonight, the Jungle Free Pub hosts singer Valéria Araújo and band Os Imortais.
Together, they will deliver a tribute to Brazilian rocker Cazuza, and also to other rock artists from the 1980s.
DJ Dudv will spin pop, rock and soul music in the intervals.
Jungle Garden Pub – Rua Martins Ferreira, 48 – Botafogo
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PARTY:
La Fiesta (Copacabana) – Tonight, New Mariuzinn Copacabana will promote “La Fiesta”, the house’s traditional Latin party.
DJ Cauê Campean will not only spin Caribbean rhythms like bachata, reggaeton, and salsa, but also Brazilian funk music and hip hop.
Partygoers will also have the chance to try drinks like pisco mistral and fernet branco. There will be free caipirinhas and beer until 12AM!
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 435 – Copacabana
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Simple Plan (Lapa) – The Canadian rock band Simple Plan is back to Rio de Janeiro tonight, performing in Circo Voador at 10:30 PM.
This time, the band will celebrate with the Carioca audiences the 15th anniversary of its debut album, “No Pads, no Helmets… Just Balls”.
Circo Voador – Rua dos Arcos, s/n – Centro
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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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