We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good choice.
PARTY:
Sarrada System (Lapa) – Tonight Pub Kriok is hosting an unmissable party with music from a broad range of genres – there will be something for everyone!
The first floor will play Brazilian funk and reggaeton music, and zouk music can be found on the second floor.
Come and dance the night away!
Pub Kriok – Avenida Mem de Sá, Lapa
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Orquestra Sanfônica do Rio de Janeiro (Flamengo) – Open to the public, Orquestra Sanfônica will be playing live forró in the beautiful park of Aterro do Flamengo.
The evening will pay tribute to Trio Nordestino as well as over 120 years of chorinho music.
Aterro do Flamengo is located right beside the beach and is the perfect place to enjoy forró and chorinho with family and friends.
Aterro do Flamengo – Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 20241-180 – Flamengo
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
TOCA – Cordão do Boitatá (Centro) – Largo da Carioca will be hosting live music this afternoon.
Cordão do Boitatá will give a fantastic performance to Carioca audiences. They are fundamental in the resurgence and modernization of traditional Rio de Janeiro Carnival music.
Joining in on the party are musicians from various parts of the city, like drummers from samba schools and members of orchestra bands.
Largo da Carioca – Largo do Carioca – Centro, 20050-020
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 who aren’t a big fan of wine, there are 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 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 also to 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 place to visit. Happy Hour is Monday to Friday from 6PM to 8PM and half-price steak nights are on Mondays starting from 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, Nosso’s 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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