We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
CARNIVAL:
Treta Bloco (Centro) – Tonight, the hyped HUB RJ will be hosting the Treta Bloco party to close Carnival in style.
Starting at 8PM, the party will bring over ten DJs and five live attractions, including Mulher Pepita and Priscila Luz.
HUB RJ – Avenida Professor Pereira Reis, 50 – Santo Cristo
Check the event for further details.
CARNIVAL:
Bloco pra Iaiá (Lapa) – The Bloco pra Iaiá says goodbye to Carnival 2018 with a memorable show at Cordão da Bola Preta, in Lapa.
The show starts at 10PM, and the Bloco will play the best of MPB in the rhythm of Carnival. DJ Thiago Bourgos will be spinning during the intervals.
Cordão da Bola Preta – Rua da Relação, 3 – Lapa
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Celeiro (Gávea) – The best of sertanejo music will attend to Palaphita Gávea tonight with the Celeiro party.
Resident DJs, Bob Estrela and guest DJs will spin the latest sertanejo hits from 9PM until the early hours.
Palaphita Gávea – Avenida Bartolomeu Mitre, 1314 – Gávea
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
Mud Bug (Copacabana)
Mud Bug in Copacabana provides a great selection of food and drinks, including more than thirty types of international and national beers
Mud Bug – 5PM until 3AM
Rua Rudolpho Dantas 16 – Copacabana – Tel:(21) 2543-5052
Entrance: See venue for details
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)
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 crowd which frequent 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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