Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, December 30, 2019

We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.

CARNIVAL:
Saímos do Egyto + Meu Carna É Funk! (Centro) – Two of the most fun Carnival blocos gather tonight for a memorable Carnival warm-up in Centro.

Saímos do Egyto and Meu Carna É Funk will be performing for free from 10 PM to 6 AM.

Saímos do Egyto + Meu Carna é Funk – Avenida República do Paraguai, Centro.

Check the event for further details.

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Moacyr Luz e Samba do Trabalhador (Andaraí) – Moacyr Luz and Samba do Trabalhador await you for a traditional “batucada” at the Clube Renascença, in Andaraí.

To further enliven the night, the “Amigos do Samba Trabalhador”, composed of eight talented musicians, will be performing the opening set.

Renascença Clube – Barão de São Francisco, 54, Andaraí (Tijuca)

Check the event for further details.

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Rixxa (Lapa) – Every Monday, Rixxa performs at Carioca da Gema, in the heart of Rio’s bohemian neighborhood.

Known as the “Pavarotti of samba music”, Rixxa will thrill everyone with the best of samba enredo and pagode.

Carioca da Gema – Avenida Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa.

Check the event for further details.

LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:

Winehouse (Botafogo)
Winehouse is a wine bar run by a British expat who has brought an eclectic range of wines to Rio including a mix of fabulous national and international favorites. There is also a great selection of nibbles and cheese boards. For those who aren’t too keen on wine, there are plenty of beer and cocktail options, too. Happy hour begins at 6 PM and lasts until 8 PM.
Winehouse – 6 PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel.: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: Free

Pavão Azul (Copacabana)
Pavão Azul is a lively bar in Copacabana, famous for its ice-cold beers and prawn pastels. It gets crowded every night, making every day of the week seem like the weekend.
Pavão Azul – 6:30 PM – 1 AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: Free

Blue Agave Copa (Copacabana)
As well as great drinks and authentic Mexican food, the Blue Agave bar in Copacabana is one of the best places to watch live sports. Make sure to check out the original Blue Agave located in Ipanema also.
Blue Agave – 6 PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana– Tel.: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free

Macaco Caolho Rock ‘n’ Drinks (Copacabana)
Open until 3 AM, and with a changing drink and food menu, this Irish pub is always busy with live entertainment, karaoke, and special offers to keep their loyal clientele coming back for more.
Macaco Caolho Rock ‘n’ Drinks – 7 PM
Avenida Atlântica 3056 B – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 99525-3192
Entrance: See venue for details.

Nosso (Ipanema)
Located in a charming house at Maria Quitéria Street, its sophisticated drinks and dishes are undoubtedly worth a try. You will also enjoy Nosso if you are a rum lover: their rum drinks, with labels from Cuba and Jamaica, are the house’s specialties.
Nosso – 7 PM
Rua Maria Quitéria, 91 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 99619-0099
Entrance: R$15

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