We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of lounges and bars that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Tambor de Crioula (Santa Teresa) – This evening, Largo das Neves, in Santa Teresa, will be hosting group As Três Marias, at 5PM.
The group will play Tambor de Crioula, a lively Afro-Brazilian rhythm from Maranhão, in Brazil’s Northeast.
Largo das Neves – Santa Teresa
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Palaphita Funk Clube (Gávea) – Tonight, the Palaphita Funk Clube will bring the best of Brazilian funk music to Gávea.
Starting at 9PM, the party will close carnival in style with MC Catra performing live and DJs spinning funk, hip-hop, house, trap, among other genres.
Palaphita Gávea – Avenida Bartolomeu Mitre, 1314 – Gávea
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Digital Dubs (Centro) – Group Digitaldubs is back to HUB RJ tonight, at 8PM.
The group of DJs will promote a Carnival ball with rhythms like reggae, dub, dancehall and roots.
HUB RJ – Avenida Professor Pereira Reis, 50 – Santo Cristo
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
This is the place to be tonight for belting out rock classics in a lively environment whilst drinking imported beer.
Lapa Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
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
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
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is a great place for good Mexican food, drinks and live sports. It also has English-speaking staff and is a popular expat hangout. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 9PM
Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Flashback (Ipanema)
Flashback is a wonderful high-end restaurant with plenty of classical music and photos decorating the walls. Tonight, between 7PM and 9PM the restaurant will serve a happy hour with two for one on caipivodkas and Stella Artois. The caipivodkas are made fresh with either lime, strawberry or passionfruit as well as additional herbs added in for a taste explosion.
Flashback – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 33 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2274-7657
Entrance: FREE
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