Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, January 11, 2018
We have top three picks for this Thursday, and below a list of bars that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Manouche Carioca (Botafogo) – Tonight, band Manouche Carioca will be starring at Olho da Rua, in Botafogo, at 8PM.
The group will bring to the audience all the joy from the Gypsy Jazz music, a music genre from the 1930s.
Olho da Rua – Rua Bambina, 6 – Botafogo
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Água de Cuíca (Catete) – Group “Água de Cuíca” will perform a lively “roda de samba” tonight at Espaço Catete, in Catete.
Starting from 6:30 PM, the “roda” will present classic compositions from samba greats, like Cartola, João Nogueira, Nelson Cavaquinho, Zeca Pagodinho, Moacyr Luz and Dona Ivone Lara.
Espaço Catete – Rua do Catete, 97 – Catete
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Rollando Stones (Botafogo) – The Rolling Stones’ fans cannot miss the show of cover band Rollando Stones tonight, which takes place at the Botto Bar, in Botafogo, at 7:30 PM.
Composed of guitar player Fernando Magalhães, American keyboardist Alex Veley; drummer Kadu Menezes “O Lenhador”, singer Emerson Ribber and guitarist Ronaldo Oest, the band will present the best hits of Rolling Stones to the audience.
Botto Bar – Rua Henrique de Novais, 55 – Botafogo
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
If you want to hear some great live music while drinking some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this the place to go.
Lapa Irish Pub – 8PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
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
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: Free
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Thursdays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 122A (Upstairs) – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
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.
Yndú Lounge (Leblon)
With chilled out vibes during the week and a selection of top DJs playing shows at the weekends, the newly-opened Yndú Lounge in Ipanema is a great option to kick back. With a selection of drinks and tapas, the bar is quickly becoming one of Leblon’s best watering holes.
Yndú Lounge – 6PM
Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321 – Leblon – Tel: (21) 3083-6486
Entrance: FREE
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