We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
Rio Furacão 2000 (Barra da Tijuca) – The legitimate Brazilian funk sound system, Furacão 2000, is back to Rio’s dance floor.
They will be playing this Sunday at the All In Club. Group Gamei will be in charge of live pagode music, while DJ Jeff Tavares will be opening the night.
Boate All In – Avenida Armando Lombardi, 483, Barra da Tijuca.
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Novas Coordenadas (Botafogo) – The Novas Coordenadas project brings the best from the independent music scene to Botafogo.
Tonight, Dois Varguinhas, composed of siblings Júlia and Ivo Vergas, will present both original and classic MPB compositions to the audience, performing from 7 PM to 1 AM. DJs will play in the intervals.
Coordenadas Bar – Rua da Passagem, 19, Botafogo
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba do Peixe (Centro) – The Samba do Peixe is back to Toca do Baiacú, a bar situated in the historical Rua do Ouvidor.
A “roda de samba” composed by ten musicians will turn your Sunday more inspiring with the finest samba compositions, played until 8 PM.
Toca do Baiacú – Rua do Ouvidor, 41, 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 to you 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 also 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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