We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
The Glow Party (Copacabana) – It is time to get the party mood started all over again as “The Glow Party” returns to New Mariuzinn Copacabana tonight.
DJ Guga Fernandes will be spinning a setlist with selected house, hip hop, reggaeton, cumbia, and funk music, while DJ DLuccio will run the pickups with world music, pop, trap, and deep house.
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 1077 – Copacabana
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Moacyr Luz e Samba do Trabalhador (Andaraí) – Moacyr Luz and Samba do Trabalhador await you for a traditional “batucada” at the Clube Renascença, in Andaraí.
To further enliven the night, the “Amigos do Samba Trabalhador”, composed of eight talented musicians, will be performing the opening set.
Renascença Clube – Barão de São Francisco, 54 – Andaraí (Tijuca)
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Rixxa (Lapa) – Rixxa will be starring this Monday at the famous Carioca da Gema, in Lapa.
Known as “the Pavarotti of Samba music”, Rixxa will play with his talented band a repertoire of samba and pagode, including compositions by Zeca Pagodinho and others.
Carioca da Gema – Avenida Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Winehouse (Botafogo)
Winehouse is a wine bar run by a British expat who 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 6 PM and finishes at 8 PM.
Winehouse – 6 PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel.: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: Free
Pavão Azul (Copacabana)
Pavão Azul is a lively bar in Copacabana, famous for its icy 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 – 1 AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: Free
Blue Agave Copa (Copacabana)
As well as great drinks and authentic Mexican food, the Blue Agave bar in Copacabana is one of the best places to watch live sports. Make sure to check out the original Blue Agave located in Ipanema also.
Blue Agave – 6 PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana– Tel.: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Macaco Caolho Rock ‘n’ Drinks (Copacabana)
Open until 3 AM, and with ever-changing drinks and food menu, this Irish pub is always busy with live entertainment, karaoke, and special offers to keep their loyal clientele coming back for more.
Macaco Caolho Rock ‘n’ Drinks – 7 PM
Avenida Atlântica 3056 B – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 99525-3192
Entrance: See venue for details.
Nosso (Ipanema)
Located in a charming house at Maria Quitéria Street, its sophisticated drinks and dishes are undoubtedly worth a try. You will also enjoy Nosso if you are a rum lover: their rum drinks, with labels from Cuba and Jamaica, are the house specialties.
Nosso – 7 PM
Rua Maria Quitéria, 91 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 99619-0099
Entrance: R$15
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