Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 6, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good choice.
PARTY:
Encontro dos Bailes – Techno Funk – Despedida Boiler (Centro) – Tonight’s party will see top hits from Carioca funk, reggaeton, hip-hop, pop, and arrocha.
The line-up includes DJs Anderson America (Baile da Pesada) and Ezio Santana (Encontro dos Bailes).
Boiler Rio – Rua da Carioca, 74 – Centro
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Inauguração Rock’n Hostel com Samba que elas querem (Centro) – The Rock’n Hostel will have its opening tonight in Centro. The samba group Samba Que Ela Querem will be performing live until midnight.
Samba Que Ela Querem, a women-only “roda de samba”, has never left a crowd disappointed.
Rock’n Hostel – Rua Senador Pompeu, 122 – Centro
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
TGIF (Gávea) – Tonight, Palapgita Gávea will host the TGIF party, at 9PM.
The TGIF parties have always been a great hit before, and tonight should be no different. DJ Rafa M will be sure to keep you dancing all night long.
Palaphita Gavea – Av. Bartolomeu Mitre, 1314 – Gávea
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Winehouse (Botafogo)
Winehouse is a wine bar run by a British expat that has brought an eclectic range of wines to Rio including a mix of fabulous national wines and international favorites. There is also a great selection of nibbles and cheese boards. For those not too keen on wine, there is plenty of beer and cocktail options too. Happy hour begins at 5PM and finishes at 8PM.
Winehouse – 5PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: FREE
Void/ House of Food (Botafogo)
Blending culinary delights, drinks, and fashion, the bar/store invites a different chef to prepare a new menu every week. Besides excellent imported beer labels, House of Food usually serve delicious vegetarian food and homemade burgers.
Void Botafogo – 11AM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 31 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3593=3326
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
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: FREE
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its fantastic atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is always a great place for Mexican food, drinks, and watching live sports streams and broadcasts. Just around the corner from Posto 9, the bar is also known for its predominantly English-speaking staff and the mostly English-speaking crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to also check out the Blue Agave in Copacabana for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM
Rua Vinicus de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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