Saturday, January 14th, 2012, Nightlife Guide
Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – If you are ‘just looking’, Plataforma is the right place for you on a Saturday night. This restaurant offers great food and a never forgetting samba performance.
CLUBS:
UltraPop (Ipanema)
UltraPop is now in the permanent programming of the Galeria Café in Ipanema. Because on Saturday no one has reason to stay home.
Galeria Café
Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523-8250
Entrance: R$20 with Lista Amiga, R$38 without
Satisfaction Party (Centro)
On January 7, the first Saturday of 2012, opens the “Satisfaction.” A hedonistic party at least, the premise of the fruit SATISFACTION is shameless and without any restriction. The style is a true MMA musical in which pop and indie rock compete on the basis of beating your space on the track. Time of a knockout.
Gafieira Elite
Rua Frei Caneca, 4 – Centro – Tel: (21) 2232-3217 / 2447-6029 / 9511-0027
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 without
Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
One of the few joints in Rio with a spacious venue, niice jungle theme, three floors and a pool table. There is also another location in Lagoa so be sure to check them both out.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/2495-6008
Entrance: Not available at time of press
00 – Zero Zero (Gávea)
Kick off your Thursday night with a dose of relaxation at 00. This lounge like setting has a mixture of genres from electronic, house, and hiphop
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Londra (Arpoador)
This is the lobby lounge of the luxury Hotel Fasano. It´s located on the beach avenue in Ipanema. DJ and live jazz. Perfect if you want to have a bit of the good life.
Londa at Hotel Fasano – 9PM
Rua do Mercado, 25 – Praça XV – Centro – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30 for Women, R$80 for Men
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Six Premium (Lapa)
A large menu of high quality premium beverage is the newest attraction at Six Premium. Drinks with the sophistication of Rio’s most glamorous parties, all served free to the public of the newest and most exclusive party at Club Six.
Club Six – 10PM
Rua das Marrecas, 38 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2510.3230
Entrance: R$40 for Women, R$60 for Men, EFlyer discount available
Sururu na Roda (Lapa)
This group is one of the most famous samba circles and was an integral part in the process of revitalization of Lapa, the bohemian icon of Rio de Janeiro.
Centro Cultural Carioca – 11PM
Rua do Teatro, 37 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2252.6468
Entrance: R$25
Plataforma (Leblon)
If you are ‘just looking’, Plataforma is the right place for you on a Saturday night. This restaurant offers great food and a never forgetting samba performance.
Plataforma
Rua Adalberto Ferreira, 32 – Leblon- Tel: (21) 2274-4022
Entrance: Not available at time of press
PUBS & BARS:
Banana Jack (Ipanema)
This bar specializes in entertainment, attractions and drink specials all night. Call nightly to check entertainment.
Banana Jack – 9PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 06 – Praça General Osório – Ipanema – (21) 2521-9055
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Barzin (Ipanema)
Enjoy a sunny morning on the beach. Then, meet friends for lunch, chat, have a beer cold and crackling with a good laugh. This is the lifestyle of Rio and inspired by Barzin and brings a new concept in the late afternoon and evening of Ipanema.
Barzin
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 75, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-1809
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Blue Agave’s (Copacabana)
Mexican bar and restaurant with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. Just a block from the beach with some of Rio’s best cocktails (they also have the Ipanema location).
Blue Agave
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Live music starting at 5:30 PM and nightly drink specials; Great lunch specials. Check their website for latest promotion.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free
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