Monday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – If you like reggae and dub, than you will need to look no further than Leviano Bar in Lapa. Featuring Brazilian famed Digital Dubs, Positivamente, Reppolho “Zabumbeat” and Dubversão with Yellow-P.
CLUBS:
Flashback (Barra)
The best in disco, 80s, and 90s pop with DJ Bernard de Casteja.
Nuth – 9PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra da Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3575-6850
Entrance: R$40 Men, R$30 Women
Reggae 4 Life (Lapa)
If you like reggae and dub, than you will need to look no further than Leviano Bar in Lapa. Featuring Brazilian famed Digital Dubs, Positivamente, Reppolho “Zabumbeat” and Dubversão with Yellow-P.
Leviano – 8PM
Avenida Mem de Sá, 47, Lapa – Tel:(21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$15
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Pedra do Sal (Gamboa)
A Classic roda de samba goes down with an emphasis on the music’s African roots. Some of the best samba in the city performs every Monday night in the Gamboa area of Centro.
Pedra do Sal – 6PM
Rua Argemiro Bulcão, 38, Gamboa – (21) 9528-5060
Entrance: Free
Roda de Samba com Richahs (Lapa)
Monday nights seem to be a great night for samba music in Rio de Janeiro. Come experience the true sound of Brazilian samba with Richahs at Carioca da Gema.
Carioca da Gema – 11:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$21
PUBS & BARS:
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have their new second location in Copacabana.
Blue Agave – 12PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
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. Monday is also half-price steak night until 9PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM
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