We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
FESTIVAL:
MIMO SP (Centro) – The so longed for Mimo Festival is back to São Paulo this weekend, presenting artists like Xênia França (photo) and the Senegalese duo Amadou & Mariam.
Performing this Saturday will be the Portuguese artist Chico da Tina, Mauritanian artist Noura Mint Seymali, Xênia França, and others.
Mimo Festival SP – Centro. Venue varies according to the show.
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Festa Valentina (Consolação) – Tonight, Espaço Desmanche is hosting the party Valentina.
Resident DJs will play the best of Brazilian and international pop music. The entrance is free until 11 PM, and there will be open bar from 10 PM on.
Espaço Desmanche – Rua Augusta, 765, Consolação.
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Aretha Franklin Tribute (Consolação) – Blue Note SP, a branch of the famous namesake jazz house in New York City, hosts the band Four Plus One tonight.
Four Plus One will go up on Blue Note stage for the Aretha Franklin Tribute, playing the classics interpreted by Aretha Franklin, one of the greatest jazz singers of all times.
Blue Note SP – Avenida Paulista, 2073, Consolação.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Bardassê (Itaim Bibi)
An exciting beerhouse in the fancy neighborhood of Itaim Bibi, offering nothing less than a hundred labels. The menu includes delicious food options that go perfectly well with their drinks.
Bardassê– 9 AM – 1 PM
Rua R. Dr. Renato Paes de Barros, 994, Itaim Bibi
Entrance: Free
Bar do Beco (Vila Madalena)
Right next to Beco do Batman, one of São Paulo’s touristic attractions, Bar do Beco is the perfect place to share a beer with friends in a cozy environment — especially if you like to hang out outdoors. Delicious sandwiches can be discovered at Bar do Beco.
Bar do Beco – noon – midnight
Rua Aspicuelta, 17, Vila Madalena – Tel.: (11) 3031-0465
Entrance: Free
B.A.R. (Vila Nova Conceição)
Bringing a new concept of bar to the elegant neighborhood of Vila Nova Conceição, B.A.R. offers top-notch cuisine and sophisticated drinks in a place surrounded by amazing art pieces.
B.A.R. – 6 AM – 2 AM
R. João Cachoeira, 1036 – Vila Nova Conceição – Tel.: (11) 97468-5230
Entrance: Free
Empanaderia do Seu Zé (Vila Madalena)
The best Chilean empanadas one could ever find in São Paulo await you in Empanaderia do Seu Zé. The informal environment, cold beer, and fresh empanadas attract all kinds of people from São Paulo’s West Zone.
The Empanaderia do Seu Zé – 10 AM – 1 AM
Rua Fradique Coutinho, 875, Vila Madalena – Tel.: (11) 3815-8858
Entrance: Free
Charles Edwards (Itaim Bibi)
Self-acclaimed São Paulo’s bar for flirting, the Charles Edward Pub is a great spot for upscale beers, tasty appetizers, and dinner.
Charles Edward – 6 PM – 4 AM
Rua Miriti (corner of Avenida Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 1400 T1, Itaim Bibi – Tel.: (11) 3031-0955
Entrance: Free
Mercearia São Roque (Jardim Europa)
Located in the upper-class neighborhood of Jardim Europa, Mercearia São Roque combines romantic architecture with a lovely food and drink menu.
Mercearia São Roque – noon– midnight
Rua Amauri, 35 – Jardim Europa – Tel.: (11) 3085-6647
Entrance: Free
Bar Zur Alten Mühle (Brooklin)
Working in Brooklin for almost four decades, the bar fills São Paulo’s bohemian scene with the original German spirit. At Zur Alten Mühle, one can find great German labels and try classic German dishes, like Eisbein, Kassler, and Paprikaschnitzel.
Bar Zur Alten Mühle – noon – midnight
Rua Princesa Isabel, 102, Brooklin – Tel.: (11) 5044-4669
Entrance: Free
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