Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick : On a lively street sprinkled with bars, Ponto da Bossa Nova is a cozy wood-lined space with a small outdoor patio that makes a peaceful spot during the day, and the jumpin’ scene you’re looking for at night. True to its name, there’s live bossa nova on Tuesday and Saturday nights.
CLUBS:
Studio RJ
In honor of the space’s former function as a jazz bar, Tuesdays are jazz night at Studio RJ. Enjoy this freshly renovated space in the heart of Arpoador.
Studio RJ – 8:30PM
Av. Vieira Souto, 110, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 2523-1204
Entrance: R$30 (students and lista amiga), R$50 otherwise
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Grupo Estrelatto & Friends (Lapa)
At the Sublime Relicário you can enjoy, sing and dance Samba all night. Created by Grupo Estrelatto & Convidados, this night of Classic Brazilian music will feed your Samba needs. –
Sublime Relicario– 6PM
Rua Gomes Freire, 773 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2224-9824
Entrance: R$20
Ponto da Bossa Nova (Copacabana)
On a lively street sprinkled with bars, Ponto da Bossa Nova is a cozy wood-lined space with a small outdoor patio that makes a peaceful spot during the day, and the jumpin’ scene you’re looking for at night. True to its name, there’s live bossa nova on Tuesday and Saturday nights.
Ponto da Bossa Nova
Rua Domingos Ferreira, 215, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2235-4616
PUBS & BARS:
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
One of the few and best Mexican bars with an open atmosphere provides great food, drinks and a primetime location. 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)
Great lunch specials and live music starting at 5:30PM every day. Make sure to check the web site for a feel of the place.
Balcony Bar – Open 24 hours
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541-8381
Entrance: Free
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