Monday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Everyone has a little mad in them. This is the spirit of Crazy Mondays, shaking the second home of Casa da Matriz; A party for those who like to party and music for those who like to dance.
CLUBS:
Crazy Mondays (Botafogo)
Everyone has a little mad in them. This is the spirit of Crazy Mondays, shaking the second home of Casa da Matriz; A party for those who like to party and music for those who like to dance.
Casa da Matriz – 8PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$10 with Lista Amiga, R$20 without
Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
Monday nights at Nuth have a more laid back crowd so don’t expect a nightclub. Join in on the fun with their set up pool table and relaxing ambiance. There is also another location in Lagoa so be sure to check them both out.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/2495-6008
Entrance: Not available at time of press
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda de Samba com Richas (Lapa)
Tonight has won the acclaim of the public. A samba in Lapa that shakes the brilliant percussionists, a mixture of the band Zeca Pagodinho, depicting the trials of the blocks of the samba schools.
Carioca da Gema – 10PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$21
Orquestra Carioca (Lapa)
The Carioca Samba Orchestra unites traditional samba instruments like guitar, ukulele and tambourine to suit a small horn, typical formations of the Big Band jazz.
Centro Cultural Carioca – 8PM
Rua do Teatro, 37 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2252.6468
Entrance: R$20
PUBS & BARS:
Blue Agave’s (Copacabana)
Mexican bar and restaurant with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. Just a block from the beach with some of Rio’s best cocktails (they also have the Ipanema location).
Blue Agave
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Caroline Café (Lagoa)
A mix of casual chic Village with the sunset at Dois Irmãos (two brothers), premised the idea of merging the modern with the cool of Soho artsy Botanical Garden and the other of stirring things up with the hubbub of the Stone Street in Buzios. Hence was born Caroline Café. Great Happy Hour spot.
Caroline Café
Rua J. J. Seabra 10, Jardim Botânico – Tel: (21) 2540-0705
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Live music starting at 5:30PM 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
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