We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option.
CARNIVAL:
Encontro dos Bailes (Lapa) – Encontro dos Bailes brings the best of funk carioca to Lapa tonight.
From 9 PM to 7 AM, DJs will play funk classics and the latest hits of the genre.
Boate Boas Intencoes – Rua Riachuelo, 15, Lapa.
Check the event for further details.
CARNIVAL:
Cordao do Boitata (Centro) – One of Rio`s most traditional blocos, Cordao do Boitata presents its incredible carnival ball this Sunday.
Rita Benneditto, Teresa Cristina, Davi Moraes, Amigos da Onca, Agytoe are some of the artists and bands participating in the ball, which happens from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Baile do Cordao do Boitata – Praca XV, Centro.
Check the event for further details.
CARNIVAL:
Exagerado (Centro) – Exagerado, a bloco that pays tribute to Brazilian composer and singer Cazuza, performs this Sunday in Centro.
Exagerado will be parading at 12 PM at Praca Tiradentes.
Exagerado – Praca Tiradentes, Centro.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Bar Urca (Urca)
Sunday afternoon drinking while eating salgadinhos and watching the sunset at Bar Urca is a regular pastime in Rio de Janeiro. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11 AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel.: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Adega Pérola (Copacabana)
Preserving a vintage decoration, Adega Pérola’s specialty is its delicious Portuguese-Brazilian finger food, served quickly at the bar’s counter area.
Adega Pérola – 11 AM
Rua Siqueira Campos, Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2255-9425
Entrance: Free
Bip Bip (Copacabana)
Alfredinho may be gone, but his legend lives on. Spend a Sunday evening listening to some of the most authentic live samba in this one-of-a-kind shrine to carioca bohemia.
Bip Bip – 7 PM
R. Alm. Gonçalves, 50 – Loja D – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2267-9696
Entrance: Free
Vizinha 123 (Botafogo)
A multipurpose event space, bar, and restaurant that is open 24 hours and often hosts excellent live events such as samba, jazz, theatre, and more.
Vizinha 123 – Open 24 hours
R. Henrique de Novais, 123 – Botafogo – Tel.: (21) 99999-8633
Entrance: Free
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave Ipanema is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the international crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 2 PM
Vinícius de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Food and drink prices vary.
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