Saturday, November 19th, 2011, Nightlife Guide
Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick: Nuth is one of the few joints in Rio with a spacious venue, nice jungle theme, three floors and a pool table. There is also another location in Lagoa so be sure to check them both out.
CLUBS:
Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
One of the few joints in Rio – although in Barra – with a spacious venue, nice 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
Party Kills (Catete)
The newest party Sensation Group, Party Kills, comes again bringing fresh blood into the night in Rio. In a climate totally ROCK and without ceasing to be crazy and insane as it has always been, it will ROCK your world.
Espaço Marun – 11PM
Rua do Catete, 124 – Catete – Tel: (21) 2225-7951
Entrance: $15 with Lista Amiga, R$25 without
RECALCADA (Botafogo)
Pista 3 hosts the party of choice ranking 10/10 on the party scale! With DJs such as DJ Julie, Jeff, and Def Doug, you’re in for a treat at this popular club in Rio.
Pista 3 – 11PM
Rua São João Batista, 14 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691
Entrance: R$18 with Lista Amiga, R$25 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Orquestra Republicana (Lapa)
The only joint in Lapa to give a whole night forró on this Saturday! Orquestra Republicana is the best of the Gau forro, Xote Maracatú and other sounds of the Northern Brazilian culture.
Democráticos – 10:30PM
Rua do Riachuelo, 91, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2252-4611
Entrance: R$25
Família Clarão + Gilberto Gomes (Lapa)
Família Clarão runs a night filled with a repertoire of samba, and other Brazilian roots. The samba group makes a tour of classic samba root and party high, ranging from Santa Rosa to Zeca Pagodinho, and Gilberto Gomes da Viradouro.
Mistura Carioca – 10PM
Av. Gomes Freire, 791, Lapa – Tel: (21) 7726-2206
Entrance: R$25
Ponto da Bossa Nova (Copacabana)
On a lively street sprinkled with bars, Ponto da Bossa Nova is a cozy wood-lined space with a small outdoor patio that makes a peaceful spot during the day, and the jumpin’ scene you’re looking for at night. True to its name, there’s live bossa nova on Tuesday and Saturday nights.
Ponto da Bossa Nova
Rua Domingos Ferreira, 215, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2235-4616
Entrance: Not available at time of press
PUBS & BARS:
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Great lunch specials, live music starting at 5:30PM and nightly drink specials and free hors d’oeuvres for paying customers everyday at 5PM.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Mexican bar and restaurant with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. Has the best margaritas in Ipanema, and also ask them about the new spot in Copacabana that just opened.
Blue Agave
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
This classic American-Irish bar has live music every night as well a pool table, sports on the large screen TV and a good mix of locals and tourists.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 9:30PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: Check for nightly prices
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