We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option.
CARNIVAL:
Tambores de Olokun (Centro) – This Sunday, Tambores de Olokun will rehearse in front of the Rosario Church, in Centro.
Playing Maracatu and other Afro-Brazilian rhythms, the bloco will rehearse from 4:30 PM to 8 PM.
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário – Rua Uruguaiana, 77, Centro.
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Pré-Carnaval do Sambachaça (Santa Teresa) – Group Sambachaça will bring their roda to Fala Meu Louro this Saturday.
With a repertoire that includes Fundo de Quintal, Paulinho de Viola, Moacyr Luz and other samba legends, Sambachaça will start performing at 7 PM.
Quadra do Fala Meu Louro – Rua Waldemar Dutra, 19, Santo Cristo.
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Baile do Corcovado (Cosme Velho) – A lively Carnival ball will be taking place at Espaço Corcovado tonight.
Carnival blocos 442, Virtual (photo), and samba group Cozinha Arrumada will be playing from 6 PM to 6 AM.
Espaço Corcovado – Rua Conselheiro Lampreia, 169, Cosme Velho.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Boteco Cabidinho (Botafogo)
This twenty-four-hour bar specializes in stacked sandwiches, excellent pasteis, and ice-cold draft beer served throughout the night and into the morning to a lively and mixed crowd.
Boteco Cabidinho – Open 24h
R. Paulo Barreto, 65 – Botafogo – Tel.: (21) 2527-2942
Entrance: Free
Pavão Azul (Copacabana)
Pavão Azul is a lively bar in Copacabana, famous for its ice cold beers and prawn pastels. It gets crowded every night, making every day of the week seem like the weekend.
Pavão Azul – 6:30 PM – 1 AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: Free
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Located just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave in Ipanema is well known for great Mexican food, drinks, and for broadcasting live sports. Additionally, most of the wait staff and crowd speak English.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1 PM
Vinicius de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Food and drink prices vary.
Delirium Tap House (Ipanema)
Run by Delirium, prestigious Belgium label awarded the best beer in the world, the bar offers twenty different beer taps.
Delirium Tap House – 5 PM
Rua Nascimento Silva, 51 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 3795-4594
Entrance: See venue for details.
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a wide choice of wines and cheeses and is quickly getting known for its trendy atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM – 1 AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details
Academia da Cachaça (Leblon)
For all things cachaça go here: it’s their specialty. They offer great caipifrutas and caipirinhas in a relaxed, trendy setting.
Academia da Cachaça – 9 PM
R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – Tel.: (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Free
Yndú Lounge (Leblon)
With chilled out vibes during the week and a selection of top DJs playing shows at the weekends, the newly-opened Yndú Lounge in Ipanema is a great option to kickback. With a variety of drinks and tapas, the bar is becoming one of Leblon’s best watering holes.
Yndú Lounge – 6 PM
Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321 – Leblon – Tel.: (21) 3083-6486
Entrance: Free
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