Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 27, 2018

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

PARTY:
Rocka Rocka (Jardim Botânico) – The first 2018 edition of Rio’s Rocka Rocka party arrives tonight in Jardim Botânico!

DJs will entertain the partygoers with the greatest rock setlists, mostly inspired by the Rock in Rio and Lollapalooza music festivals.

ExC – Rua Jardim Botânico, 1011 – Jardim Botânico

Check the event for further details.

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda do Truque do Desejo (Lapa) – Those missing the Carnival vibes should definitely attend to “Roda do Truque” tonight, at 7PM, in Lapa.

Carnival bloc “Truque do Desejo” will play pagode music from the 1990s. DJ Neto Dito will be spinning during the intervals.

Street Lapa – Avenida Gomes Freire, 599 – Lapa

Check the event for further details.

PARTY:
Afrikamente (Centro) – The irresistible beats from African music will make everyone lose it at the Afrikamente party, at Praça Tiradentes, Centro.

African House, Kuduro, Funaná, Semba, Benga, Kizomba, Afropop and Marrabenta are some of the rhythms DJs Lili Prohmann and Joss Dee promise to play tonight.

Boca – Praça Tiradentes, 85 – 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

Void/ House of Food (Botafogo)
Blending culinary, drinks and fashion, the bar/store invites a different chef to prepare a new menu every week. Besides great imported beer labels, it usually serves delicious veggie food and homemade burgers.
Void Botafogo – 11AM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 31 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3593=3326
Entrance: FREE

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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