We have top three picks for this Saturday, and below a list of bars that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba dos Guimarães (Santa Teresa) – The “Samba dos Guimarães” is back to Santa Teresa tonight.
Starting from 7:30 PM, the samba invites tonight group Samba do Xoxó to perform at the venue. DJ Cícero will be playing the best of Brazilian music during the breaks.
Mercado das Pulgas – Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 501 – Santa Teresa – Centro
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Minha Luz É de Led (Centro) – The “Minha Luz É de Led” party is back to Centro tonight.
Taking place at HUB RJ, the party will bring eight DJs to spin the best of Brazilian and electronic music until the early hours.
HUB RJ – Avenida Professor Pereira Reis, 50 – Santo Cristo
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Carimbloco (Flamengo) – The “Carimbloco” starts to warm up for Carnival 2018 this afternoon, with a lively rehearsal at Aterro do Flamengo.
Famous for mixing Carnival music to Brazil’s Northern rhythm Carimbó, the Carimbloco will perform from 4PM to 8PM.
Coreto Modernista do Aterro do Flamengo – Flamengo
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
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 – 1AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: FREE
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Thursdays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 122A (Upstairs) – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
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 becoming known for its trendy atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (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 – 9PM
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 kick back. With a selection of drinks and tapas, the bar is quickly becoming one of Leblon’s best watering holes.
Yndú Lounge – 6PM
Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321 – Leblon – Tel: (21) 3083-6486
Entrance: FREE
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