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.
KARAOKE:
Karaokê at Drinkaria 67 (Lapa) – Everyone knows what karaokê is all about: the more you drink, the better you sound!
Hosted by the very popular ‘Riot Karaokê’ who used to run the successful Irish Pub Lapa karaokê, today’s karaokê is titled ‘Karaokê Especial Trilhas Sonoras’ (Karaoke Special: Soundtracks).
There’s sure to be plenty of Whitney Houston and Celine Dion wannabes taking us back to the movies of our childhood. While Riot Karaokê is suggesting Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, Karate Kid as potential crowd pleasers.
Up to ten microphones can be used at one time, so bring a posse! And Drinkaria 67 will also be putting on what they reckon to be the best happy hour in Lapa!
Karaokê Especial Trilhas Sonoras – Avenida Mem de Sá, 67 – Lapa
Things will get started at around 7PM. For more information, visit the event page.
Jazz:
Jazz No OSCAR (Leblon) – OSCAR is a classy French-style bistrô bar in Leblon, and what could be classier than putting on some Jazz every Wednesday?
This week the popular trio of Daniela Spielmann, Sheila Zagury II & Rodrigo Villa will be playing a variety of smooth-jazz classics from 8PM until 11PM.
This place can get busy so book to avoid disappointment. There is also a cover charge for the band of R$15.
Jazz No OSCAR – Rua Dias Ferreira 64 – Leblon
For more information, visit the event page.
PARTY:
Latin Party at Baronezza (Copacabana) – Madness descends onto Copacabana for Baronezza’s Wednesday Latin Party, ‘the hottest party in Rio’ as they put it.
DJ Angola has been providing the soundtrack to the Latin party for over seven years, and he will be behind the decks tonight.
There is also an open bar until midnight, where from 10PM until 11PM caipirinhas are free, and from 11PM until midnight beers are free. After that, look out for the specials.
There will also be carnival paint and makeup with artist Leon Alado.
After DJ Angola, there will also be sets from DJANEIRO, from Buenos Aires, and Djah Koke, from Santiago, Chile.
Tickets start at R$20.
LatinParty Rio – Av. Prado Junior, 63 – Copacabana
For more information, 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 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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