Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Circo Voador – Lapa – Parties - Nightlife

One of my favorite places in Rio. It's like a cultural/event space, in the middle of Lapa, where there are all sorts of parties. Some are only with DJs, but others have live shows. Very mixed crowed, and the prices for admission are around R$ 50,00 ($ 25.00). It goes till late at night, and afterwards, you can get something to eat right in from of it, sold by the street sellers.

Technical Info:
Type: Parties, Nightlife.
Price: Average.
Frequency: Almost Every Day, Best Days Are Thursday Through Saturdays.
Hour: 22h till 5h
Good Time to Arrive: 22h / 23h.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, mixed, about 10% foreign.
Address: Rua dos Arcos - Centro.

How to get there:
- Subway: Stop at the Cinelândia Station (see map) and walk towards Lapa.
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 158, 161, 162, 178, 180, 238, 247, 351 and 362 (see map).
- Taxi: Ask the driver to leave you at Circo Voador - Lapas. Everyone knows about it.
- Walking: If you´re in Glória, Centro or Santa Teresa, you could go by foot too.

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Monday, December 30, 2013

Aprazível/Bar dos Descasados - Santa Teresa – Food - Drinks

One of the best restaurants in Santa Teresa, and it's in a famous hotel here. Nice food, drinks and there's a cool bar on the side called Bar dos Descasados which is also a good option for drinks, with lots of good looking people. The prices are above average, so be prepared to spend a few bucks.

Technical Info:
Type: Food, Drinks.
Price: Above Average.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days Are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Hour: 11h till 1h
Good Time to Arrive: 12h till 17h (for lunch) and 19h till 21h (for dinner and drinks).
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, about 30% foreign.
Address: Rua Aprazível, 62 - Santa Teresa.

How to get there:
- Subway: Stop at the station Glória (https://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Rua+Apraz%C3%ADvel&daddr=Gl%C3%B3ria+%40-22.920188,-43.176821&hl=pt-BR&ie=UTF8&sll=-22.92152,-43.18363&sspn=0.017866,0.01929&geocode=FeMwov4duAJt_Q%3BFQREov4diyxt_Q&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=16&t=m&z=16) you could walk towards it (about 10 minutes up hill) or take a taxi in Glória Station, it should be around R$ 15,00 ($ 7.00).
- Taxi: Ask the driver to leave you at Rua Aprazível, 62 - Santa Teresa.
- Walking: If you´re in Glória or Centro, you could go by foot too. But it would be at least a 20 minute walk up hill.

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Sobrenatural - Santa Teresa - Food

If you decide to hangout in Santa Teresa, want to eat something, but don´t feel like eating feijoada in Bar do Mineiro, there are many other places too. One that stands out, especially when it comes to seafood, is a place called Sobrenatural. It's located on the main part of Santa Teresa. Most of the time it's not packed, so you won’t have any problems to find a table. I don't consider this a good place for drinking, so I would just advise you to go there to grab something to eat.

Technical Info:
Type: Food, Daytime Activity.
Price: Depends on How Much You´re Gonna Eat. Prices Are Above Average Here.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days Are Saturdays and Sundays.
Hour: 11h till 23h
Good Time to Arrive: 12h till 17h (for lunch) and 19h till 21h (for dinner).
Kind of People Expected: Middle class and locals, about 10% foreign.
Address: Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 432 - Santa Teresa.

How to get there:
- Subway: Stop at the station Glória (see map) you could walk towards it (about 10 minutes up hill) or take a taxi in Glória Station, it should be around R$ 10,00 ($ 5.00).
- Taxi: Ask the driver to leave you at Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 432 - Santa Teresa or just say Largo dos Guimarães, in Santa Teresa and he´ll probably know.
- Walking: If you´re in Glória or Centro, you could go by foot too. But it would be at least a 20 minute walk up hill.

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Ovelha Negra - Botafogo - Champagne Bar

If you're not into to drinking champagne, then don't come to this place. It's the only type of drink available. Only works on weekdays and the best days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A very good option on a Tuesday, with so few choices on this day. Get here early (about 19h) or you might not get in. It starts out early, so many people come directly from work, to enjoy a happy hour.
 
The place is small and you'll be squeezed in between tables. So meeting people and hooking up occurs naturally. The prices are reasonable too. Admission at about R$ 20,00 ($ 10.00) and the bottles go around R$ 50,00 ($ 25.00), the cheapest. But there's a selection of fine champagnes too, if that's the case. With prices like that, expect everybody to be hammered by the end of the night.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Happy Hour, Nightlife.
Price: About R$ 20,00 ($ 10.00) admission.
Frequency: Weekdays, Best Days on Mondays Till Thursdays.
Hour: 18h Till 00h.
Good Time to Arrive: 19h.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, about 5% foreign.
Address: Rua Bambina, 120 - Botafogo

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 409, 410, 425, 435, 438, 512, 524, 574 and 584 (see map).
- Subway: The best option, if you´re staying at someplace near a station. Stop at the Botafogo Station (see map), then walk to Rua Bambina.
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to the address. Most of the drivers know about it.
- Walking: If you´re in Botafogo or Humaitá, there´s no problem on going by foot.

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Friday, December 27, 2013

Stalos – Copacabana – Late Snacks

Great variety of snack and food 24h a day. From pizzas, to good American style sandwiches and meals, you can get just about anything in this place. Good service too. And it belongs to the same owner as another place close by, called Eclipse, so you can expect just about the same stuff on both places.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Late Snack.
Price: As much as you buy.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Wednesdays Till Saturday.
Hour: 24h
Good Time to Arrive: 20h (for drinks before going out) and 4h for late snacks, after drinks.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, about 15% foreign.
Address: Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 986 - Copacabana

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 402, 404, 455, 456, 457, 483, 484, 485 and 486. And ask the driver to drop you close to Rua Xavier da Silveira, and that should be close enough.
- Subway: Stop at the Cantagalo Station (https://www.google.com/maps?saddr=Av.+Henrique+Dodsworth&daddr=Rua+Xavier+da+Silveira&hl=pt-BR&sll=-22.975829,-43.191247&sspn=0.008929,0.009645&geocode=FaFnof4d2OZs_Q%3BFbVmof4dn_ds_Q&dirflg=w&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=17&t=m&z=17), then walk to Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana.
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to the address. Most of the drivers know about it. If he doesn´t, just say the address.
- Walking: If you´re in Copacabana or Ipanema, there´s no problem on going by foot.

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Cervantes – Copacabana – Late Snacks

Great place to go, especially if you're staying in Copacabana. They have a very famous sandwich called Pernil com abacaxi (pork with pineapple). Of course drink are still available till at least 7h! And if you're into hookers, you can still stop by, since Copacabana is well known for its prostitution points.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Late Snack.
Price: As much as you buy.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Thursdays Till Saturday.
Hour: 12h till 7h
Good Time to Arrive: 20h (for drinks before going out) and 3h for late snacks, after drinks.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, about 5% foreign.
Address: Av. Prado do Júnior n°. 335 B - Copacabana

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 117, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 132, 162, 177, 2015 and 2017. And ask the driver to drop you close to Av. Prado do Júnior, and that should be close enough.
- Subway: Stop at the Arco Verde Station (see map), then walk to Av. Prado do Júnior.
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to Cervantes - Copacabana. Most of the drivers know about it. If he doesn´t, just say the address.
- Walking: If you´re in Copacabana, there´s no problem on going by foot.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Pizzaria Guanabara - Leblon

One of the most traditional places in Rio. You'll be tempted to continue drinking in this place. And it stays opened till 8h. You can get an OK pizza or even full meals, if you're in the mood.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Street Point, Late Snack.
Price: Free.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Thursdays Till Saturday.
Hour: 10h till 8h
Good Time to Arrive: 20h (for drinks before going out) and 3h for late snacks, after drinks.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, mainstream, about 10% foreign.
Address: Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1228 - Leblon

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 132, 157, 2015 and 2017. And ask the driver to drop you close to Rua General Urquiza, and that should be close enough. (see map).
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to Pizzaria Guanabara - Leblon. Most of the drivers know about it. If he doesn´t, just get out of the cab.
- Walking: If you´re in Leblon or Ipanema, there´s no problem on going by foot.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Baixo Gávea – Street Point - Free

Very traditional hangout street point in "zona sul". Works better on Thursday, since forever. Also at specific times of the year, on a Monday. You can hangout drinking on the street or go inside the many bars available, if you want to get something to eat first, or if you are with a large group, with couples and so on.
 
If you meet any locals, you can get a hint of what a good mainstream option to go afterwards.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Street Point.
Price: Free.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Thursdays and Mondays (Check First).
Hour: 12h till 1h
Good Time to Arrive: 21h.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, mainstream, about 5% foreign.
Address: Praça Santos Dumont - Gávea

How to get there:
- Bus: Lots of buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 124, 158, 161, 170, 172, 173, 176, 178, 186, 410, 438, 439 and 513. And ask the driver to drop you at Praça Santos Dumont (see map).
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to Praça Santos Dumont in Gávea or just say Baixo Gávea. Most of the drivers know about it.
- Walking: If you´re in Leblon or Jardim Botânico, there´s no problem on going by foot. Depending on where you´re at, it could be a long walk.

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Mureta da Urca - Bar Urca – Urca – Street Point - Free

It works best on a Sunday, especially after a day at the beach. You can get here at about 17h and people will be drinking already, while enjoying a great view of our beautiful bay.

One of the most traditional neighborhoods in Rio. Best option to arrive here is by taxi, which shouldn't be expensive if you're staying anywhere in "zona sul" (a special area in Rio).

Nice people and calm atmosphere makes this point good to start off your night or end up your early day. Nothing special to say about the drinks or food.

Technical Info:
Type: Bars, Street Point.
Price: Free.
Frequency: Every Day, Best Days on Saturdays and Sundays.
Hour: 12h till 00h
Good Time to Arrive: 17h.
Kind of People Expected: Middle class, alternative, about 5% foreign.
Address: Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205 - Urca

How to get there:
- Bus: Specific buses come here. Ask locals which ones to take from where you´re staying at. Some of the lines are: 107, 511, 512 and 513.
- Taxi: Ask the driver  to take you to Rua Cândido Gaffrée in Urca. Most of the drivers know about it.
- Walking: If you´re in Copacabana or Botafogo, there´s no problem on going by foot. But it´s gonna be a very long walk.

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