Friday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Bringing together the best musicians of Rio de Janeiro, Democráticos promises the time if your life. With artists such as Nina Wirtti & Noites Brasileiras, Os Miltons, and many more.
CLUBS:
American Party (Botafogo)
This party theme will be (Friday 13), which makes this a true American Party (and scary) costume party, but you need not go dressed as something scary, you know, can be anything … be creative, best costume takes a tattoo to 300 Royal River Tattoo (http://www.riotattoo.com/) shots and gifts for more unique.
Casa da Matriz – 10PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20 with Lista Amiga, R$30 without
Nossa Sem Hora (Copacabana)
For a laid back lounge like setting, Nossa Sem Hora is your kind of place. Perfect for losing track of time, hence the name! Music ranges from HipHop to Electronic.
Nossa Sem Hora
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, Copa – Email: [email protected]
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Santa Sexta (Leblon)
Friday nights at Melt are the local jump off in Leblon, featuring everything from rock to samba on 2 floors.
Melt – 9PM
Rua Rita Ludolf, 47, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2249-9309
Entrance: R$60 for Men, R$25 for Women
Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
The biggest thing to hit the streets of Barra & Lagoa. Two locations with the same game plan to make sure the night never ends for those who attend. A mixture of house, hip hop, and pop, this nightclub is sure to light up the night.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/2495-6008
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Open Bar (Copacabana)
Open bar night with drink specials to settle that Friday night urge you’ve got.
Mariuzinn – 10PM
Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 435 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2545-7672
Entrance: R$20 for Women, R$50 for Men
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Clube dos Democráticos (Lapa)
Bringing together the best musicians of Rio de Janeiro, Democráticos promises the time if your life. With artists such as Nina Wirtti & Noites Brasileiras, Os Miltons, and many more. The goal is to present classics of Brazilian music and its roots.
Clube dos Democráticos – 11:30 PM
Rua do Riachuelo 91/93, Lapa – Tel: (21) 8848-8889
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 for women & students, R$25 for men
Sexta 13 Black Party (Lapa)
A large menu of high quality premium beverage is the newest attraction at Six Premium. Drinks with the sophistication of Rio’s most glamorous parties, all served free to the public of the newest and most exclusive party at Club Six. Open Bar.
Club Six – 10PM
Rua das Marrecas, 38 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2510.3230
Entrance: R$25 for Women, R$45 for Men, EFlyer discount available
Moyseis Marques (Lapa)
In the repertoire, there is the hit “Blackie Rare Gem,” which is the soundtrack for the novel “Way of the Indies”, the Globo network.
Carioca da Gema – 11PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
PUBS & BARS:
Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
The oldest pub in Rio in its newesta guise and a great local crowd. Known for its live music and happy hour.
Lord Jim Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 63, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2259-3047
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Mexican bar with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. This hot spot in Ipanema not only has some of Rio’s best cocktails, but has recently opened its doors in their second location in Copacabana!
Blue Agave
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Live music starting at 5:30 PM and nightly drink specials; Great lunch specials. Check their website for latest promotion.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
Shenanigan’s is always a good spot to check out on the weekends, with live music and all sorts of pub games such as darts and pool. Local expat joint, so no need to bring your dictionary!
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 9:30 PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: Check for nightly prices
Academia da Cachaça (Leblon)
This bar specializes in the local booze cachaça and the different fruit drinks caipifrutas and caipirinhas. For those summer days.
Academia da Cachaça – 9PM
R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Call for nightly prices
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