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.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Encontro das Rodas Rio e São Paulo (Barra Funda) – An epic musical encounter, with the best “rodas de samba” from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
The amazing “rodas” of Terreirão do Samba, Samba da Cabeça Branca, Quintal da Xika, Samba da Lake, and Pedra do Sal will gather for a nine-hour marathon of live samba music at Camisa Verde e Branco headquarters.
Camisa Verde e Branco – Rua James Holland, 663, Barra Funda.
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Psicotrópica (Centro) – An alternative and promising LGBTQIA night out in São Paulo.
The Psicotrópica party happens from 11 PM on, with DJs Mariana Perrelli, Mirands, Adalu b2b Due, Davizona b2b Paulete LindaCelva, and Elsi Ane spinning electronic, trance, among other rhythms until 8 AM.
– Rua Martins Fontes, 185, República
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Atura ou Surta (Consolação) – Espaço Desmanche is hosting tonight Atura ou Surta, a fun baile funk party.
Resident DJs will play the hottest from Brazilian funk, including funk proibidão, funk melody, and funk 150 BPM, but also Latin rhythms and pop music.
Espaço Desmanche – Rua Augusta, 765, Consolação.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Bardassê (Itaim Bibi)
A hyped beerhouse in the fancy neighborhood of Itaim Bibi, offering nothing less than 100 labels. The menu includes delicious food options that go perfectly well with their drinks.
Bardassê– 9 AM – 1 PM
Rua R. Dr. Renato Paes de Barros, 994, Itaim Bibi
Entrance: Free
Bar do Beco (Vila Madalena)
Right next to Beco do Batman, one of São Paulo’s touristic attractions, Bar do Beco is the perfect place to share a beer with friends in a cozy environment – especially if you like to hang outdoors. Delicious sandwiches can be found at Bar do Beco.
Bar do Beco – 12 PM – 12 AM
Rua Aspicuelta, 17, Vila Madalena – Tel.: (11) 3031-0465
Entrance: Free
B.A.R. (Vila Nova Conceição)
Bringing a new concept of bar to the elegant neighborhood of Vila Nova Conceição, B.A.R. offers top-notch cuisine and sophisticated drinks in a place surrounded by amazing art pieces.
B.A.R. – 6 AM – 2 AM
R. João Cachoeira, 1036 – Vila Nova Conceição – Tel.: (11) 97468-5230
Entrance: Free
Empanaderia do Seu Zé (Vila Madalena)
The best Chilean empanadas one could ever find in São Paulo are in Empanaderia do Seu Zé. The informal environment, cold beer, and fresh empanadas attract to the venue all kinds of people from São Paulo’s West Zone.
Empanaderia do Seu Zé – 10 AM – 1 AM
Rua Fradique Coutinho, 875, Vila Madalena – Tel.: (11) 3815-8858
Entrance: Free
Charles Edwards (Itaim Bibi)
Self-acclaimed São Paulo’s bar for flirting, the Charles Edward Pub is a great spot for upscale beers, tasty appetizers, and dinner.
Charles Edward – 6 PM – 4 AM
Rua Miriti (corner of Avenida Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 1400 T1, Itaim Bibi – Tel: (11) 3031-0955
Entrance: Free
Mercearia São Roque (Jardim Europa)
Located in the upper-class neighborhood of Jardim Europa, Mercearia São Roque combines romantic architecture and a lovely food and drink menu.
Mercearia São Roque – 12 PM – 12 AM
Rua Amauri, 35 – Jardim Europa – Tel.: (11) 3085-6647
Entrance: Free
Bar Zur Alten Mühle (Brooklin)
Working in Brooklin for almost four decades, the bar fills São Paulo’s bohemian scene with the original German spirit. At Zur Alten Mühle, one can find great German labels and try classic German dishes, like Eisbein, Kassler and Paprikaschnitzel.
Bar Zur Alten Muhle – 12 PM – 12 AM
Rua Princesa Isabel, 102, Brooklin – Tel.: (11) 5044-4669
Entrance: Free
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