Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, December 8, 2017
We have three top picks for Friday’s Rio Nightlife, and below a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
Pistokê (Tijuca) – The Pistoke party is back to Doninha Delivery, in Tijuca, starting from 8:30 PM.
Everyone can take a chance at the Pistoke’s karaoke, singing and dancing with the sound of the best pop, funk, MPB and hip hop hits.
Doninha Delivery – Rua Santo Affonso, 445 – Tijuca
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba do Água de Cuíca (Catete) – Tonight, group Água de Cuíca will cheer this Friday up with a great “roda de samba” in Catete.
Taking place at Espaço Catete, from 6PM, the “roda” will play compositions by greats like João Nogueira, Nelson Cavaquinho, Império Serrano, Mangueira, Moacyr Luz, Dona Ivone Lara, Fundo de Quintal, among others.
Espaço Catete – Rua do Catete, 97 – Catete
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Baile Funk da Gafieira (Centro) – Tonight, Gafieira Elite’s “Baile Funk” will make you dance in Centro like there is no tomorrow.
Starting at 11PM, the party will be all about Brazilian funk music, but will also spin plenty of pagode, sertanejo and pop.
Gafieira Elite – Rua Frei Caneca, 4 – Centro
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 that aren’t 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
Mud Bug (Copacabana)
Mud Bug in Copacabana provides a great selection of food and drinks, including more than thirty types of international and national beers
Mud Bug – 5PM until 3AM
Rua Rudolpho Dantas 16 – Copacabana – Tel:(21) 2543-5052
Entrance: See venue for details
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 nice 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 for watching live sport streams and broadcasts. Just around the corner from Posto 9, the bar is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the mostly English-speaking crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also 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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