at a glance

Carioca da Gema, which translates as 'Carioca of the yoke', is a small club which is highly reputed and celebrated by audiences of all ages for its samba and chorinho performances. lapa 40ᵒ is another renowned option - a trendy and vibrant snooker bar and club, located in a four storey house of great grandeur. It hosts samba, forró, MPB and swing nights and is beloved by celebrities for its eclectic ambience. a number of eccentric, themed bars, such as Aconchengo do Malandro, which translates roughly as 'Warmth of a Trickster', add vibrant color to the scene. Here, performers and staff dress as archetypal 'Malandros', and charm, entice and dance with their enraptured audiences into the early hours of the morning.