We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Gloriosa Roda de Samba (Glória) – The Gloriosa Roda de Samba is back to Glória this Sunday.
Renowned guitarist Paulão 7 Cordas runs this lively “roda”, which brings traditional samba music to Glória every month.
Feira da Glória – Avenida Augusto Several, Glória (next to metrô Glória station).
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Novas Coordenadas (Botafogo) – Tonight, the Novas Coordenadas project brings the best from the independent music scene to Botafogo.
Tonight, Chico Chico and João Mantuano will perform from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM. DJs will play in the intervals.
Coordenadas Bar – Rua da Passagem, 19, Botafogo
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Frente Cumbiero (Cosme Velho) – Live Latin music in an incredible house in Cosme Velho.
Group Frente Cumbiero, from Colombia, and the Brazilian artists of Sexteto Sucupira and Tata Ogan will present the most original Latin sounds tonight, from 5 PM to 11 PM.
Galpão Ladeira das Artes – Rua Conselheiro Lampreia, 225, Cosme Velho
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LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Bar Urca (Urca)
Sunday afternoon drinking while eating salgadinhos and watching the sunset at Bar Urca is a regular pastime in Rio de Janeiro. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11 AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel.: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Adega Pérola (Copacabana)
Preserving a vintage decoration, Adega Pérola’s specialty is its delicious Portuguese-Brazilian finger food, served quickly at the bar’s counter area.
Adega Pérola – 11 AM
Rua Siqueira Campos, Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2255-9425
Entrance: Free
Bip Bip (Copacabana)
Alfredinho may be gone, but his legend lives on. Spend a Sunday evening listening to some of the most authentic live samba in this one-of-a-kind shrine to carioca bohemia.
Bip Bip – 7 PM
R. Alm. Gonçalves, 50 – Loja D – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2267-9696
Entrance: Free
Vizinha 123 (Botafogo)
A multipurpose event space, bar, and restaurant that is open 24 hours and often hosts excellent live events such as samba, jazz, theatre, and more.
Vizinha 123 – Open 24 hours
R. Henrique de Novais, 123 – Botafogo – Tel.: (21) 99999-8633
Entrance: Free
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave Ipanema is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the international crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 2 PM
Vinícius de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Food and drink prices vary.
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