We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Sergio Brandão Trio @ OSCAR (Leblon) – For Wednesdays, OSCARS is a great bet, hosting a weekly live jazz and bistronomy evening from 8PM-11PM.
This week, composer and guitarist Sergio Brandão returns to the OSCAR bistro bar with a vibrant repertoire of jazz and MPB, accompanied by saxophonist Widor Santiago (who has accompanied Roberto Carlos, Maria Bethânia, Cazuza and Milton Nascimento) and bassist Jefferson Lescowich (who has played with João Bosco, Marcos Valle, Hermeto Pascoal and Banda Família Caymmi).
Their sound presents a mixture of folk and urban roots of MPB, in unconventional free forms, individual and collective improvisations, and a rich harmonic color characteristic of contemporary jazz.
There will be an artistic cover charge of R$15 and the music starts at 8PM.
Sergio Brandão Trio – Rua Dias Ferreira, 64 – Leblon
For more information, check the event page.
PARTY:
Latin Party @ Pub Kriok (Lapa) – The original party that brought reggaeton to Rio is always ready to bring the disorder.
The night is free and has an open bar of beer and caipirinha until midnight. What more could a party need?
DJs Slim, Bam Bam and Sany are going to be taking over two floors of Pub Kriok and pumping out some of the finest reggaeton, funk and pop all through the night.
On the first floor will be reggaeton, latin pop, world music, hiphop, pop and much more. On the second floor will be merengue, trance, salsa, funk and a whole lot more Miami style rhythms.
After midnight there is a two-for-one offer on caipirinha and catuaba. There will be great photographers capturing the magic, LED light shows, excellent air-conditioning over three floors. This is a night that will go on for a long time (eight years running so far).
Latin Party – Rua Mem de Sá 65 – Lapa
For more info, check the event page.
PARTY:
La Fiesta! New Mariuzinn (Copacabana) – La Fiesta! is the party that is in love with Latin culture.
Several renowned DJs from the Latin scene will be behind the decks for the whole night in the newly renovated New Mariuzinn Copacabana.
With lots of Salsa, Reggaeton, Cumbia and Bachata your Wednesday nights will have a special Latin seasoning.
There will be special offers on Fernet Branca and Pisco Mistral and they will be broadcasting national and internationl football games.
Tonight the person in charge of the Latin rhythms is the famous DJ Cauê Campean, with the mission of getting everyone dancing, with house, hip-hop, brazilian funk and trap guaranteed until the sun rises.
Double measures all night long and free beer and caipirinhas from 10PM until midnight. Tickets are between R$40 – R$50 and the night starts at 10PM.
La Fiesta! New Mariuzinn – Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 435 – Copacabana
For more information and for tickets, visit the event page.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Casa Momus (Lapa)
Run by two Italian expats, Momus’ interior design is already worth the experience. Among Momus’ highlights are its carefully prepared classic drinks, like the bloody mary (R$20), the pisco sour (R$22) and the negroni (R$22).
Casa Momus – 11:30 AM
Rua do Lavradio, 11 – Lapa – Tel (21) 3852-8250
Entrance: FREE
Mama Shelter (Santa Teresa)
Originally inaugurated in Paris, the boutique hostel and bar offers the perfect environment for enjoying a drink and a snack in style – specially on Fridays and Saturdays, when DJs spin on the house.
Mama Shelter
Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno, 5 – Santa Teresa – Tel: (21) 3980-0300
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 – 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)
Blue Agave in Ipanema is a great place for Mexican food, strong drinks and watching the FIFA 2018 World Cup action. They have English-speaking staff and is a popular expat hangout in Ipanema. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 2PM
Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Flashback (Ipanema)
Flashback is a 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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