Nightlife In Rio De Janeiro

Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro has without doubt one of the most exciting and intense nights of the world. In Rio recreation has it all; when the sun goes down, the city comes alive with many bars, clubs, theaters, discos, restaurants and much more. Not in vain this city is considered by many people as the world capital of the party.

All areas have popular bars and clubs but the beach communities of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are particularly good for a night out. Although clubs do not usually operate formal dress codes, Cariocas tend to dress up after dark and it is best to follow suit. Some venues refuse entry to people wearing shorts and T-shirts.

The “botequins” are popular Rio’s neighborhood bars that congregate many people thanks to their combination of simple decorations, good beer and delicious snacks. One of the most famous “botequins” is the “Villarino” a former bar which was currently frequented by the great poets “Pablo Neruda” and “Manuel Bandeira”. Another traditional entertainment places in Rio are the “Gafeiras”; which are dance halls usually frequented by the working class; they were born at the beginning of the XX century. The “gafeiras” played several musical styles, which were influenced by many international rhythms like the African songs, French dances, jazz from North America and tango from Argentina.

But if you prefer a higher samba dose, you can assist to the weekly parties that offer the samba schools as part of their training to the carnival. But, you must go to their neighborhood headquarters and some of them are a few dangerous; nevertheless, the experience is worth.

Bars
Outdoor drinking can be enjoyed at the kiosks that line the beach promenades or around the Lagoa. For more of an indoor experience, try Bar Luiz, Rua da Carioca 39, Centro, one of the oldest bars in Rio and now popular with the business crowd. Devotees of the Girl From Ipanema song will want to visit Garota de Ipanema, Rua Vinicius de Moraes 49, Ipanema, where the composition was conceived. The sophisticated atmosphere of Melt, Rua Rita Ludolf 47, Leblon, attracts a young and trendy crowd for imported beer and cocktails, with a lounge club upstairs, open from 2300. Saturnino, Rua Saturnino de Brito 50, Jardim Botânico, is a new, smart bar popular with fashionable Cariocas. To sample some quality Brazilian fire water try Academia da Cachaça, Rua Conde Bernardotte 26, Leblon. Those hankering for a pint of ale should visit the Lord Jim Pub, Rua Paul Redfern 63, Ipanema.

Clubs
Rio vies with Buenos Aires for the title of clubbing capital of South America. Everything is on offer here from cheesy pop to samba house, drum and bossa and international dance music. Most clubs are open Wednesday to Saturday from 2200 onwards. Bombar, Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon is a current favourite with the happening crowd in Rio. It hosts a number of different club nights, including those dedicated to electronica, funk and beats music. Bunker 94, Rua Paul Pompéia 94, Copacabana, Casa da Matriz, Rua Henrique de Novais 107, Botafogo, and Six, Rua das Marrecas 38, Lapa, remain hugely popular for Brazilain dance and electronica. Help, Avenida Atlântica 3432, Copacabana, is a huge disco that is popular with the singles crowd.

Live Music
Rio has a wide choice when it comes to live music. Samba, bossa nova, chorinho, rock, MBP (Brazilian pop), classical, blues and jazz can all be enjoyed nightly. An elaborate Carnival-style samba show can be seen at Plataforma 1, Rua Adalberto Ferreira 32, Leblon, daily from 2200. Favourites for bossa nova include New Garden, Rua Visconde de Pirajá 631, Ipanema, and Vinicius, Rua Vinicius de Moraes 39, Ipanema, daily from 2300 – in the bar and road named after Vinicius de Moraes of Girl from Ipanema fame, who penned many of his songs here with Tom Jobim. Another bossa nova hotspot is Thursday to Sunday from 2230 at Bar do Tom, Rua Adalberto Ferreira 32, Leblon, named after bossa nova pioneer Tom Jobim. Esch Café, Rua do Rosario 107, Centro, and Rua Dias Ferreira 78, Leblon, holds regular jazz evenings.

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