We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Forró de Bamba (Lapa) – The Forró de Bamba will make everyone dance tonight to the sound of forró music at Clube dos Democráticos, at 10PM.
Group Estopim will be performing live on the stage, and DJ Messias will be spinning during the intervals.
Clube dos Democráticos – Rua da Riachuelo, 91 – Lapa
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Batekoo (Santo Cristo) – The Batekoo party is back to Rio’s Centro to make everyone have a blast tonight, at Porto Lab, at 11PM.
DJs Tamy, Twinshit, Iasmin Turbininha, Freshprincedabahia, Glaucia Tavares and Garota will spin the hottest from Afro Brazilian, electronic and black music. Angolan singer Titica will also perform tonight.
Porto Lab – Via Binário do Porto, 310 – Santo Cristo
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Incognito (Lagoa) – London jazz band Incognito will be starring tonight at the Blue Note Rio, in Lagoa.
Composed of twelve talented musicians, the group will be presenting their original acid jazz music blended with the 1970s funk and soul.
Blue Note Rio – Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 1424 – Lagoa
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
Void/ House of Food (Botafogo)
Blending culinary, drinks and fashion, the bar/store invites a different chef to prepare a new menu every week. Besides great imported beer labels, it usually serves delicious veggie food and homemade burgers.
Void Botafogo – 11AM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 31 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3593=3326
Entrance: FREE
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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