We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below you will find a list of bars and pubs that are always a good choice.
PARTY:
GLOW PARTY (Copacabana) – The Glow phenomenon has come to Rio, entirely with a new theme of its own. Various talented DJs from all over Rio will be hosting the event.
Warning – guests may be painted in bright neon glow in the dark colors and receive glow bracelets for the pitch black dance floor. Free caipirinhas will be served until midnight, and free tequila shots might come at random all night long.
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 435 – Copacabana
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
BAM BAM (Lapa) – If you like rap and reggae, come to Bam Bam tonight at the Ganjah Lapa. Bam Bam will combine rap and reggae music. Performing tonight will be DJ Erik Skratch and DJ Daniel Juca.
The Ganjah has excellent open space and also includes the city’s greenest terrace and an exceptional sound and cooling system.
Ganjah Lapa – Rua do Rezende, 82 – Lapa
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
BLACK DOG BRAZIL (Botafogo) – Black Dog Brazil is the first band in the world to play Led Zeppelin’s entire discography live, and tonight you will have the chance to hear them at Botto Bar Botafogo.
Black Dog will let you relive all the memories of the iconic British group. Performing live are Fernando Barreto, Ives Pierini, Daniel Lamas, and Christian.
Botto Bar (Botafogo) – Rua Henrique de Novais, 55 – Botafogo
Check the event for 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 who aren’t too keen on wine, there is plenty of beer and cocktail options too. Happy hour begins at 6PM and finishes at 8PM.
Winehouse – 6PM
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 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 – 1AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (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 also check out the original Blue Agave located in Ipanema.
Blue Agave – 6PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana- Tel: (21) 3592-9271
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 Monday to Friday from 6PM to 8PM, and Mondays also host half-price steak nights starting at 8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 122A (Upstairs) – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Nosso (Ipanema)
Located in a charming house on 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 specialties.
Nosso – 7PM
Rua Maria Quitéria, 91 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 99619-0099
Entrance: R$15
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