We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Jorge Aragão (Mooca) – Jorge Aragão, one the greatest pagode artists in Brazil, will be performing tonight at the traditional Bar Templo.
Aragão’s memorable hits will be the true sensation of tonight’s show, which happens until 2 AM.
Bar Templo – Rua Guaimbé, 322, Mooca.
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba do Desempregado (Higienópolis) – Every Monday, the Samba do Desempregado takes place at the popular Sucesso’s Bar, in Higienópolis.
The samba group will perform from 7 PM until 11 PM.
Mafu Bar – Rua Maria Borba, 77, Higienópolis.
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Forró de Terno (Pinheiros) – Every Monday, Remelexo Brasil hosts Forró de Terno, a party to close hardworking Mondays with the best of forró music.
Tonight, it’s time for Lucas Almeida, Rodrigo Braga, Paulinho Saculejada, and Thiago dos Santos, who will be performing live until the late hours. The party starts at 11 PM and goes on until 5 AM.
Remelexo Brasil – Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 1076, Pinheiros.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Bar Léo Aurora (Santa Ifigênia)
Working in the same venue since 1940, Bar Léo is a must when it comes to São Paulo’s bohemian history. Make sure to try one of their refreshing draught beer options, and also their delicious fritters (meat of codfish).
Bar Leó Aurora – 11 AM – 8 PM
Rua Aurora, 100 – Santa Ifigênia – Tel.: (11) 3221-0247
Entrance: Free
Picanha do Gaúcho (Casa Verde)
A favorite among Zona Norte’s residents, Picanha do Gaúcho is a popular bar-restaurant that will please meat lovers looking for a relaxed environment and cold beer.
Picanha do Gaúcho – 5 AM – 11 PM
Av. Águas de São Pedro, 444 – Santana – Tel.: (11) 2959-4601
Entrance: Free
Caetano’s Bar (Imirim)
A reference for its delicious Brazilian finger food, Caetano’s is a great option for those exploring the Zona Norte region. Make sure to try “Caetana”, considered by Smirnoff as one of Brazil’s best “caipiroskas” — a vodka caipirinha.
Caetano’s Bar – 2 PM – 12 AM
Avenida Engenheiro Caetano Álvares, 5496 – Imirim – Tel.: (11) 2976-4598
Entrance: Free
Athenas (Consolação)
This restaurant-bar-café is definitely a good choice for those hanging around the famous Rua Augusta Street. Apart from being a great Greek food spot, the venue’s got nice happy hour promotions and affordable drinks, such as mojitos and the “Margarita Morango Frozen”.
Athenas – 7 AM – 2:30 AM
Rua Augusta, 1449 – Consolação – Tel.: (11) 3262-1945
Entrance: Free
Empanadas Bar (Vila Madalena)
They claim to have served the first Chilean-Argentinian “empanadas” in Brazil — and the quality does not disappoint, indeed. Working in the heart of Vila Madalena since the 1980s, the Empanadas Bar combines a pleasant environment, great draft beer, and nice empanadas of endless flavors.
Empanadas Bar – 12 PM
Rua Wizard, 489 – Vila Madalena – Tel.: (11) 3032-2116
Entrance: Free
Bar Brahma (Centro)
One of the oldest bars in São Paulo, the seventy-year-old Bar Brahma is a reference when it comes to the city’s bohemian scene. Famous for its ice-cold beer, nice finger food, and live Brazilian music.
Bar Brahma – 11:30 AM – 1 AM
Avenida São João, 677 – Centro – Tel.: (11) 2039 1250
Entrance: Free
Desembargador (Perdizes)
Offering a diverse, creative finger food menu, Desembargador is a good idea both for a family dinner or a workmates’ reunion. A wide variety of drinks, wines, and beers are available at this bar.
Bar Desembargador – 5 PM – 1 AM
Rua Desembargador do Vale, 253 – Perdizes – Tel.: (11) 3672-3676
Entrance: See venue for details.
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