We have three top picks this Friday, and below a list of bars that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Snarky Puppy (Lapa) – New Yorker group Snarky Puppy stars tonight at Circo Voador, in Lapa, presenting one of the most authentic jazz performances one has even seen.
Snarky Puppy will fascinate the audience with its incredible musical fusion of jazz, funk, hip hop, soul and even Brazilian forró.
Circo Voador – Rua dos Arcos, s/n – Lapa
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Casa de Marimbondo (Lapa) – Group “Casa de Marimbondo” returns to Lapa tonight with its great samba music, at 9PM.
Performing the last “roda de samba” of the year, Casa do Marimbondo will play a selected repertoire of greats like Paulinho da Viola, Paulo César Pinheiro, Monarco, Moacyr Luz, among others.
Casa da Nalva – Rua Silvio Romero, 8 – Lapa
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
FDS Yndu Lounge (Leblon) – The Yndu Lounge promotes a special line-up this Friday night with the FDS Yndu Lounge party.
DJ Voight will be spinning the best of electronic music. A great menu of drinks and food can be found at the venue.
Yndu Lounge – Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321 – Leblon
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Winehouse (Botafogo)
Winehouse is a wine bar run by a British expat that has brought an eclectic range of wines to Rio including a mix of fabulous national wines and international favorites. There is also a great selection of nibbles and cheese boards. For those that aren’t too keen on wine, there is plenty of beer and cocktail options too. Happy hour begins at 5PM and finishes at 8PM.
Winehouse – 5PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: FREE
Mud Bug (Copacabana)
Mud Bug in Copacabana provides a great selection of food and drinks, including more than thirty types of international and national beers
Mud Bug – 5PM until 3AM
Rua Rudolpho Dantas 16 – Copacabana – Tel:(21) 2543-5052
Entrance: See venue for details
Pavão Azul (Copacabana)
Pavão Azul is a lively bar in Copacabana, famous for its exceptionally cold beers and prawn pastels. It gets crowded there every night, making every day of the week seem like the weekend.
Pavão Azul – 6:30 PM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: FREE
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is always a great place for Mexican food, drinks and for watching live sport streams and broadcasts. Just around the corner from Posto 9, the bar is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the mostly English-speaking crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM
Rua Vinicus de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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