We have top three picks for this Saturday, and below a list of bars that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba dos Guimarães (Santa Teresa) – The “Samba dos Guimarães” is back to Santa Teresa tonight with its lively “roda de samba”.
Starting from 7:30 PM, the samba invites tonight group Samba du Black to perform at the venue. DJ Cícero will be playing the best of Brazilian music during the breaks.
Mercado das Pulgas – Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 501 – Santa Teresa – Centro
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Jazz na Pedra do Sal (Centro) – Tonight, drummer Guga Pellicciotti and guest musicians perform a jazz show at the traditional Pedra do Sal, in Centro, at 9PM.
DJ Egil will be opening and closing the event with the best of Brazilian music and jazz.
Pedra do Sal – Largo João da Baiana, Saúde – Centro
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Me So Horny (Copacabana) – Tonight, Fosfobox promotes the “Me So Horny” party in Copacabana, starting from 11PM.
DJs Bruna Strait, Léo Hastings, Cleon and KAY will be spinning the best of pop and indie rock music, paying special tribute to American singers Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato.
Fosfobox Bar 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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