We have three top picks for Monday’s Rio Nightlife, and below a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba do Trabalhador (Tijuca) – If you are looking for an off-Zona Sul (South Zone) spot to enjoy traditional Brazilian music, Samba do Trabalhador is the place to go.
Samba do Trabalhador (The Worker’s Samba) was created in 2005 and is specially dedicated to the workers, who go straight to the roda de samba when they get off the clock.
Renascença Clube – Rua Barão de São Francisco, 54 – Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3253-2322
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LIVE:
Proxima Centauri (Centro) – Tonight, Maison de France’s Cultural Center hosts the chamber music group Proxima Centauri, which will perform at 7:30 PM.
Originally formed in Bordeaux, France, the group will play both contemporary and the twentieth century’s masterpieces, including Havel, John Cage and Georges Aperghis.
Maison de France – Avenida Presidente Antonio Carlos, 58 – Centro – Tel: (21) 3974-6669
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PARTY:
The Glow Party (Copacabana) – It is time to get the party mood started all over again as The Glow Party returns to New Mariuzinn Copacabana tonight, at 11PM.
DJ Cauê Campean will be spinning a setlist with selected house, hip hop, reggaeton, cumbia and funk music, while Dj DLuccio will run the pick ups with world music, pop, trap and deep house.
The party includes free caipirinhas until 12AM, tequila shots randomly distributed on the floor, face painting, among other surprises.
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 1077 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2521-1952
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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 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 check out the original Blue Agave located in Ipanema also.
Blue Agave – 6PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana– Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
Lord Jim Pub in Ipanema is a great place to go for live streaming national and international sports. Promotions during the night include two-for-one specials on Jim’s Lager. Happy Hour is also from 6PM to 8PM on Mondays through Friday.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 6PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 44 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$15
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