Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, May 11, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
SubaJovem @ Fabrika (Itanhangá) – Head down to one of Rio’s most spectacular outdoor nightclub experiences and celebrate three years of SubaJovem.
To celebrate, they’re inviting you to their party, where you can dance to a line-up including Subacrew and Pontifex, and toast to another three years at their premium open bar.
Tickets are available from R$260 and the night starts at 10 PM.
SubaJovem – Estr. das Furnas, 1805 – Itanhangá
For more information, check the event page.
LIVE:
Mariene de Castro @ Circo Voador (Lapa) – Come and experience one of Brazil’s musical treasures, Mariene de Castro, performing her iconic album Santo de Casa live in Rio for one night only.
Mariene de Castro is best known for performing the song Pelo Tempo Que Durar at the Olympic closing ceremony, and tonight she is dropping by to play from the album that cemented her Bahian style in the hearts of many Brazilians.
Tickets start from R$50 and the night begins at 10 PM
Mariene de Castro – Avenida Mem de Sá – Lapa
For more information, go to the event page.
PARTY:
Basstet #6 @ Rua Alexandre MacKenzie 62 (Centro) – Taking place in their special location, Basstet are bringing you another psychedelic party that is set to last for at least fourteen hours!
With a line-up of over eight different DJs playing the most experimental sounds, this marathon event is sure to satisfy the most hardcore clubbers out there.
Tickets are available from R$10 and the night begins at 10 PM
Basstet #6 – Rua Alexandre MacKenzie 62 – Centro
For more information, try the event page.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Delirium Tap House (Ipanema)
Run by Delirium, the prestigious Belgian label that has already been awarded as the best beer in the world, the bar offers twenty different beer taps.
Delirium Tap House – 5 PM
Rua Nascimento Silva, 51 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3795-4594
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 – 9 PM
R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Free
Boteco Cabidinho (Botafogo)
This twenty-four-hour bar specializes in stacked sandwiches, excellent pastéis, and ice-cold draft beer served throughout the night and into the morning to a lively and mixed crowd.
Boteco Cabidinho – Open 24h
R. Paulo Barreto, 65 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2527-2942
Entrance: Free
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