Nightlife in São Paulo
São Paulo is famed for its lively nightlife and countless bars. Traditionalists will want to relax with beers in quiet, historical bars like Bar Brahma in the centre, while party lovers might prefer the busy bars in Jardins and Pinheiros and all-night clubs in Vila Olímpia. Start the night with cachaças (cane liquor) at Cachaçaria Paulista, then head to dance club D-Edge. Most places close when the last customer leaves.
Kia Ora
Piece of New Zealand
Kia Ora promotes itself as a Down Under pub experience, with Maori carvings
on the walls, and Fosters and other drinks from New Zealand and Australia.
Young paulistanos (locals) and expatriates come here for the regular
bands and lively crowds.
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Address
377, Dr Eduardo de Souza Aranha, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo 04543-121
Telephone
+55 (0) 11 3846-8300
Cachaçaria Paulista
Cachaça cane-liquor specialist
Pinheiros' Cachaçaria Paulista is the place to try cachaça, with over
200 varieties of the famous Brazilian cane spirit to choose from. If
drinking it straight is too much, try it poured over ice with sugar and lime
(a caipirinha).
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Address
593, Rua Mourato Coelho, Pinheiros, São Paulo 05417-001
Telephone
+55 (0) 11 3815 4756
Bar Brahma
Beer and conversation
Since 1948, Bar Brahma in the city centre has been the meeting place for
intellectuals, musicians and theatre goers. The chandeliers illuminate the
crowds that gather to chat, drink beer and listen to live music.
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Address
677, Avenida São João, São Paulo 01036-000
Telephone
+54 (0) 11 3333 0855
Azucar
Salsa and merengue moves
Salsa, merengue, and other Latin beats draws an attractive crowd of 25- to
45-year-olds crowd to Cuban club Azucar, in Jardins. It's the place
to go on Mondays and the free salsa and merengue classes every Wednesday are
popular too.
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Address
423, R. Dr. Mário Ferraz, São Paulo 01453-011
Telephone
+55 11 3078 3130
Pacha
From Ibiza to Brazil
Famed Ibizan brand Pacha doesn't let Brazil's clubbing capital down. The
in-crowd makes the trek out to Vila Leopoldina where the tunes are spun by
Brazilian and international DJs and one of the dance floors is under the
stars.
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Address
829, Rua Mergenthaler, Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo 05311-030
Telephone
+55 (0) 11 2189 3700
D-Edge
Dance-music heaven
D-Edge is an ultra-modern dance music club in Barra Funda. It attracts top
international and Brazilian DJs, and despite its popularity, the club
retains an authentic "underground" feel. Expect progressive house, techno
and trance several nights a week.
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Address
170, Alameda Olga, Barra Funda, São Paulo 01155-040
Telephone
+55 (0) 11 3667 8334
Sala São Paulo
Classical music concerts
Located in the former great hall of the Júlio Prestes train station in Luz,
the Sala São Paulo is today a vibrant cultural centre. It is also home to
the São Paulo Symphony, which programmes regular concerts here.
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Address
16, Praça Júlio Prestes, São Paulo 01218-020
Telephone
+55 (0) 11 3367 9500
Bourbon Street Music Club
Jazz and bossa nova
It can be hard to find a club in Brazil with blues and jazz on offer.
However, Moema's sophisticated Bourbon Street Music Club presents live jazz,
bossa nova and relaxed music most nights, including performances by many
renowned artists.
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Address
127, Rua dos Chanés, Moema, São Paulo 04087-031
Telephone
+55 (0) 11 5095 6100
Café Piu Piu
Community dance venue
Café Piu Piu has been a popular meeting and dance venue in Bela Vista for
years. A mixed roster of artists plays anything from Brazilian music such as
samba, MPB (Brazilian popular music) and choro to rock and jazz.
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Address
134, Rua Treze de Maio, São Paulo 01327-000
Telephone
+55 (0) 11 3258 8066
