São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, April 17, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Pé de Manacá (Bixiga) – All-female forró group Pé de Manacá performs tonight at Toca da Capivara, one of São Paulo’s most fun Brazilian music bars.
Partygoers will dance to the sound of traditional forró until 2AM, and DJ Leão do Norte will be playing Brazilian rhythms during the breaks.
Toca da Capivara – Rua Major Diogo, 865, Bixiga.
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Raw Trap and Hip-Hop (Centro) – An iconic venue from São Paulo’s 1949 modernist architecture, the Tokyo building hosts a hip hop and trap music party tonight.
The event will take place on the building’s amazing rooftop, and sets should include artists like Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, A$ap Rocky, Frank Ocean, Drake, Outkast, Pusha T, Future, Jay-Z, and more.
Tokyo – Rua Major Sertório, 110, Centro (next to República metrô station).
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba Camará (Pinheiros) – The Ó do Borogodó bar hosts the Samba Camará music project, organized by group Nervos de Aço.
Performing from 8PM to 1PM, the group will present a respectful selection of samba classics from Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, and São Paulo.
Ó do Borogodó – Rua Horácio Lane, 21, Pinheiros.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Sujinho (Consolação)
An important element of São Paulo’s bohemian landscape, the bar-restaurant Sujinho serves the best “bisteca” (beef) in the city, according to well-reputed Veja São Paulo. Open until 5AM.
Sujinho – until 5AM
Rua da Consolação, 2063 – Consolação – Tel: (11) 3231-1299
Entrance: FREE
BrewDog (Pinheiros)
Specializing in the Scottish brewery’s craft beers, BrewDog is the right bet for beer enthusiasts. Their brews and appetizers are worth a try.
BrewDog – 12PM – 12AM
Rua Coropés, 41, Pinheiros – Tel: (11) 3032-4007
Entrance: FREE
Pirajá (Pinheiros)
Inspired by Rio de Janeiro’s atmosphere and aesthetics, the Pirajá bar is a great pick for anyone searching for a new cachaça label or a caipirinha recipe they’ve never seen before. Try “Ipanema”, “Rocinha,” or “Amores”.
Pirajá– 12PM – 1AM
Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 64 – Pinheiros – Tel.: (11) 3815-6881
Entrance: FREE
Bar e Lanches Estadão (Centro)
The night is never complete without a stop at Estadão, a traditional bar in Centro that NEVER closes. Good service + excellent sandwiches + cheap beer make this one a classic.
Estadão – ALWAYS OPEN.
Viaduto Nove de Julho, 193 – Centro – Tel: (11) 3257-7121
Entrance: Free
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