We have top three picks for this Saturday, and below a list of bars that are always a good option.
LIVE:
SambaRap Festival (Lapa) – Tonight, Circo Voador, in Lapa, promotes one more night of the SambaRap Festival.
The event will bring to the stage attractions like renowned rapper Emicida, group Jongo da Serrinha and Império Serrano samba school.
Circo Voador – Rua dos Arcos, s/n – Lapa
Check the event for further details.
Samba do Ouvidor (Centro) – The great Samba do Ouvidor is back to Centro this Saturday, at 4:30 PM.
The “roda de samba” will entertain the audience with the best classic and contemporary samba songs.
Samba do Ouvidor – Rua do Mercado, 23 – Centro
Check the event for further details.
I Love the 90s (Copacabana) – Tonight, Fosfobox Club hosts the “I Love the 90s” party, at 11PM.
DJs Buba, Igor Boechat, Di Andrade and Julio Himself will spin the best of pop and rock music from the 1990s, including Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera and Whitney Houston.
Fosfobox Club – Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – Copacabana
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
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
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 dose dupla (two for one) on Thursdays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 122A (Upstairs) – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a wide choice of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its trendy atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details
Academia da Cachaça (Leblon)
For all things cachaça go here; it’s their specialty. They offer great caipifrutas and caipirinhas in a relaxed, trendy setting.
Academia da Cachaça – 9PM
R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Free
Yndú Lounge (Leblon)
With chilled out vibes during the week and a selection of top DJs playing shows at the weekends, the newly-opened Yndú Lounge in Ipanema is a great option to kick back. With a selection of drinks and tapas, the bar is quickly becoming one of Leblon’s best watering holes.
Yndú Lounge – 6PM
Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321 – Leblon – Tel: (21) 3083-6486
Entrance: FREE
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