bar bip bip, located in the copacabana neighborhood, has been a rio de janeiro tradition spanning back over 40 years.

locals and tourists alike come for one main reason, the music - this is the undisputed hot-spot for choro and roda de samba, and the only table in the bar is dedicated to it.

patrons grab a beer from the large refrigerator and drink it standing outside, while the proprietor alfredo will keeps track.