We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Samba do Trabalhador @ Renascença Clube (Andaraí) – Come down to Renascença Clube this Monday for a special “Festa Junina” themed Samba Do Trabalhador, as always fronted by the inimitable Moacyr Luz.
This is one of the most authentic samba nights in the city, with a simple yet award-winning formula of cold beer, traditional Brazilian food, a convivial atmosphere, and of course some of the best live samba in the city.
Things usually get going at 4:30 PM and tickets are between R$20 and R$40.
Samba do Trabalhador – Rua Barão de São Francisco, 54 – Andaraí
For more information, try the event page.
PARTY:
The Glow Party! @ New Mariuzinn (Copacabana) – For the liveliest start to the week, why not head to New Mariuzinn in Copacabana for their famous Glow Party?
Free caipirinhas until midnight, random tequila shots, and of course lots of dark light and fluorescent paint. Come and start the week with a bang with both a live samba act and resident DJs spinning house, hip-hop, reggaeton, and of course plenty of pop classics.
The party starts at 11 PM, and tickets are between R$40-R$60.
The Glow Party! – Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 435 – Copacabana
For more information, head to the event page.
LIVE:
Cordel Negro @ Spaço Fractal (Lapa) – Popular forró troupe Cordel Negro will be taking over Spaço Fractal for a night of eclectic multi-cultural and multi-racial live music. Perfect for anyone looking to practice their forró steps.
Prepare yourself for plenty of surprises as there will be special live guests and three DJ sets in what is set to be a party that doesn’t stop until late.
This free event starts at 6 PM.
Cordel Negro – Rua do Lavradio, 170 – Lapa
For more information, try the event page.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Winehouse (Botafogo)
Run by a British expat, Winehouse boasts an eclectic range of wines both local and international. There is also a great selection of nibbles and cheese boards. For those who aren’t too keen on wine, there are plenty of beer and cocktail options, too. Happy hour begins at 5 PM and ends at 8 PM.
Winehouse – 5 PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: Free
Nosso (Ipanema)
Located in a charming house at Maria Quitéria street, Nosso’s sophisticated drinks and dishes are undoubtedly worth a try. You will also enjoy Nosso if you are a rum lover: their rum drinks, with labels from Cuba and Jamaica, are the house specialties.
Nosso – 7 PM
Rua Maria Quitéria, 91 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 99619-0099
Entrance: R$15
Macaco Caolho Rock ‘n’ Drinks (Copacabana)
Open until 3 AM, and with an ever-changing drink and food menu, this Irish pub is always busy with live entertainment, karaoke, and special offers to keep their loyal clientele coming back for more.
Macaco Caolho Rock ‘n’ Drinks – 7 PM
Avenida Atlântica 3056 B – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 99525-3192
Entrance: See venue for details.
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