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.
LIVE:
Arraiá do Estúdio Bixiga (Bixiga) – A lively “arraiá” (Festa Junina) party with Trio Concreto tonight, at Estúdio Bixiga.
There will be live forró music until late night, resident DJs playing MPB in the intervals and typical Festa Junina food options.
Estúdio Bixiga – Rua Treze de Maio, 825, Bela Vista
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MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba Camará (Pinheiros) – The bustling Bar do Baixo hosts tonight group Samba Camará, in Pinheiros.
Samba Camará performs from 8 PM to 1 AM, inviting Irene Atienza to sing with them the classic and contemporary samba hits.
Bar do Baixo – Rua Girassol, 67, Pinheiros.
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LIVE:
ManaTiana (Ipiranga) – The alternative band ManaTiana will be starring tonight at Casa Matahari Mariposa.
Composed of Lu Bernardo (electric bass), Mariana Oliveira (sax), Deivide Bubone (trombone), Carlos Junior (clavier), Leandro Melque (drums), and Rayra Maciel (percussion), the band brings the best fusion of Cuban and Brazilian instrumental music.
Casa Matahari Mariposa – Rua Silva Bueno, 729, Ipiranga.
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LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Armazém Paulista (Moema)
Run by the same chef for over ten years, Armazém Paulista’s kitchen can surprise the pickiest clients with its delicious Brazilian dishes. Working in a former storehouse, Armazém Paulist’s got a rustic vibe that is worth checking out.
Armazém Paulista – 5 PM – 1 AM
Alameda Jauperi, 566, Moema – Tel.: (11) 5052-3106
Entrance: Free
Pompéia Bar (Pompéia)
Aiming to “make you feel home”, Pompéia Bar is known for its relaxed environment and icy draught beer. Make sure to try their rice fritters, a favorite snack among the faithful clients.
Pompéia Bar – 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Rua Dr. Augusto de Miranda, 712, Pompéia – Tel.: (11) 3872-1769
Entrance: Free
Banana Café (Itaim Bibi)
For indulging in tasty sandwiches and having a great time among locals, make sure to check Banana Café. If you feel like trying something special, ask for the drink “pena rosa”, made of herbs, vodka, açaí, and ginger.
Banana Café – 12 PM – 1 AM
Rua Jerônimo da Veiga, 198, Itaim Bibi – Tel.: (11) 2613-3005
Entrance: Free
Boteco Todos os Santos (Vila Madalena)
Those looking for a bustling warm-up for the night, or even an after-party, should head to Todos os Santos. Fun is guaranteed at this bar, which always plays live music for a predominantly 30- to 40-year-old audience.
Todos os Santos – from 5 PM on.
Rua Aspicuelta, 585, Vila Madalena – Tel: (11) 2574-1157
Entrance: Free
Boteco Seo Joaquim (Mooca)
A meeting point among thirty-year-olds from São Paulo’s Zona Leste, Boteco Seo Joaquim offers creative drinks and a traditional feijoada every Saturday, from noon.
Seo Joaquim – 12 noon – 1 AM
Rua Visconde de Inhomerim, 1034, Mooca – Tel: (11) 2306-2189
Entrance: Free
Frank Bar (Bela Vista)
In the exquisite Maksoud Plaza lies Frank Bar, a bohemian tribute to the one and only Frank Sinatra. Having a reputation for its excellence, Frank Bar was elected one of the world’s best 100 bars in 2017 and 2018 by “The World’s 50 Best Bars”. It was also chosen as “the best in São Paulo” by Folha de S.Paulo newspaper in 2016 and 2018.
Frank Bar – 6 PM – 2 AM
Maksoud Plaza, Rua São Carlos Do Pinhal, 424, Bela Vista – Tel.: (11) 3145-8000
Entrance: Free
Bar do Luiz Nozoie (Saúde)
Most bars have their tradition, but Luiz Nozoie’s there has a unique beer ritual: before being served on the tables, beer bottles literally dive into freezing water with coarse salt for 20 minutes. Seafood appetizers are also a must at Nozoie’s.
Bar do Luiz Nozoie – 6 PM – 11 PM
Avenida do Cursino, 1210, Saúde – Tel.: (11) 5061-4554
Entrance: Free
Bar Zur Alten Muhle (Brooklin)
Working in Brooklin for almost four decades, the bar fills São Paulo’s bohemian scene with the original German spirit. At Zur Alten Mühle, one can find great German labels and try classic German dishes, like Eisbein, Kassler, and Paprikaschnitzel.
Bar Zur Alten Muhle – 12 PM – 12 AM
Rua Princesa Isabel, 102, Brooklin – Tel.: (11) 5044-4669
Entrance: Free
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