We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
Arraia do SIBC @ Espaço Corcovado (Cosme Velho) – Come and enjoy Rio’s ongoing June festivities with Sambotica and Forró Maravilhas.
Taking place at the beautiful Espaço Corcovado, you’ll also be able to participate in the traditional games, dances and other fun activities that make Festas Juninas so beloved among Brazilians. Don’t miss the two-for-one offer on caipirinhas until 9 PM.
Tickets are between R$10-R$25, and the party starts at 7 PM.
Arraia do SIBC – Rua Conselheiro Lampreia 169 – Cosme Velho
For more information, head to the event page.
LIVE:
Pessoas do Século Passado @ Coordenadas Bar (Botafogo) – Head down to Coordenadas Bar to see a live show from Funk!NOS!Chama, one of Rio’s most in-demand live acts.
Mixing together the funky sounds of domestic and international artists such as The Meters, Herbie Hancock, Galactic, James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, Tim Maia, and the Gerson King Combo, Funk!NOS!Chama is the perfect way to celebrate the weekend in style, and DJs Luizinho Ramos and Tati will support them.
Tickets are R$30 – R$40 and the night starts at 10 PM.
Pessoas do Século Passado – Rua da Passagem 19 – Botafogo
For more information, try the event page.
PARTY:
Das Musik @ Xian Rio (Centro) – How about a rooftop party with a beautiful sunset, lots of good music, great drinks and high spirits, not to mention delicious food and plenty more surprises?
Then join Das Musik at Xian for a twelve-hour event featuring over five different DJs. You can dance while the sun goes down and until the sun comes up.
Tickets are between R$50-R$70, and the party starts at 4 PM.
Das Musik – Rua Almirante Silvio de Noronha, 365 – Centro
For more information, head to the event page.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Delirium Tap House (Ipanema)
Run by Delirium, the prestigious Belgian label having an award for the best beer in the world, the bar offers twenty different beer taps.
Delirium Tap House – 5 PM
Rua Nascimento Silva, 51 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 3795-4594
Entrance: See venue for details.
Academia da Cachaça (Leblon)
For all things cachaça go here: it’s their specialty. They offer great caipifrutas and caipirinhas in a relaxed, trendy setting.
Academia da Cachaça – 9 PM
R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – Tel.: (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Free
Boteco Cabidinho (Botafogo)
This twenty-four-hour bar specializes in stacked sandwiches, excellent pastéis, and ice-cold draft beer served throughout the night and into the morning to a lively and mixed crowd.
Boteco Cabidinho – Open 24 hours
Rua Paulo Barreto, 65 – Botafogo – Tel.: (21) 2527-2942
Entrance: Free
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