Do you appreciate cachaça?Try out Bar do Arnesto

Have a look at the wide variety of cachaças

The Bar do Arnesto honors sambistas from the 60s, since its entire decor is inspired by Samba.
You can choose among 504 different brands of cachaça coming from 18 Brazilian states. Beer is served in bottle (600ml) and they have a special cooling system that maintains the temperature at five degrees Celsius without freezing it. It's worth a visit!

On the menu, try the coxinha with bechamel sauce (R$ 19 - 10 units) or bolinho de costela (rib cake) with BBQ sauce (R$ 19 - 6 units). But the best advice is the feijoada meal served every Saturday (R$ 36.90, from 1 pm till 6:30 pm).

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What: Bar do Arnesto
Where: Rua Ministro Jesuíno Cardoso, 207
When: Monday to Friday, from 5 pm till the last client leaves. Saturday, from 1 pm till the last client leaves.
Price: R$ 10 (couvert)
Phone: +55 (11) 3848-9432
Website: www.bardoarnesto.com.br/

The bar Pé pra Fora is a good option to spend a Saturday afternoon

This bar carries one of the most traditional characteristics of a Brazilian "Boteco": tables on the street. Actually, the tables are not on the street, but are on the footpath. You can stay there for hours drinking, appreciating an authentic feijoada or even trying some picanhas on the grill.

I've already had the chance to spend a Saturday afternoon last summer at the Pé pra Fora. The mood is very good, the bar is located very near to the Vila Madalena Subway Station and if you decide to go there, life will be easy. My personal advice goes to "Filé aperitivo com Catupiry" (around R$ 55). It comes on a hot grill that stays over the table. Put it together with cold beer and you'll feel the beat.

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What: Pé pra Fora
Where: Avenida Pompéia, 2517 - São Paulo
When: Monday to Friday, from midday to 11 pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holiday, from midday till 7 pm.
Price: Around R$ 50 per person
Phone: +55 (11) 3672-4154
Website: www.pepraforabar.com.br/

Deep Bar is a very welcoming pub in Sao Paulo

Oktoberfest 2012 at Deep Bar

There is a neighborhood in Sao Paulo called Barra Funda, one of the possible translations could be "Deep Bar" and this is exactly the name of a very good pub in São Paulo.

Located in a residential region of the city, this pub is close to a subway station and also to several nightclubs. Ricardo and his son Fernando have plenty of experience running bars and botecos in Sao Paulo. Fernando -- who is graduated in Tourism and Hospitality Management --, had the chance to stay abroad for a while and became an expert in European Pubs. After visiting a variety of pubs, when he arrived back in Sao Paulo, dad and son got together and decided to apply a little bit of Pub's style on what they know best: "Boteco".

Pub's front door

The "Deep Bar" has a German approach but it's service has a very Boteco Paulista style. They are very good at making you feel at home. I had the chance to visit the bar with a friend of mine (who usually goes there) and I could see a scene that later I found out is one of the Pub's characteristics. From the moment this friend of mine crossed the front door till he arrived on the counter, his favorite pint was ready for a sip. Fernando is proud to say that they know which beer every single client prefers. You can order a Vier Würstchen if you came from Germany or even a traditional Fish and Chips while you appreciate your drink. We "deeply" recommend this pub!

Fernando on duty

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What: Deep Bar 611
Where: Rua Barra Funda, 611 - São Paulo
When: Tuesday to Saturday, from 6 pm till 1 am.
Price: Around R$ 45 per person.
Phone: +55 (11) 4304-0611
Email: contato@deepbar611.com.br
Website: www.deepbar611.com.br

2nd edition of Boteco Week offers special deals in Sao Paulo

The Boteco Week brings 22 bars offering combined snacks and drinks for reasonable R$ 25 (this price doesn't includes the service). It begins on March 17th. One day before the last day of the Restaurant Week event.

Rewinding
Last year, a group of seven bars gathered to offer a program inspired on the Restaurant Week. At this time, it got 3 times bigger and you should have a try!

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What: Boteco Week
Where: there are 22 options. Click here to check it out
When: March 17th to 23rd
Price: R$ 25 for the deal (service and drinks are not included)
Website: http://www.spbotecoweek.com.br

Bar Sao Cristovao is a great place to hang out with your friends

Sao Cristovao can receive maximum 70 persons at the same time

The São Cristovão Bar is small and almost always gets crowded. Its decoration is the highlight of the place. Composed of newspaper clippings and old photos of famous soccer players like Pele, Zico and Garrincha, covering the walls.

The menu offers many "petiscos" and hot dishes, especially the Bolinho de Bacalhau (codfish balls). The draught beer is "Brahma" and on Saturdays you can have an authentic feijoada. The public who frequents the bar is quite varied, ranging from soccer fans and pub lovers. The happy hour period is the busiest one.

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What: Bar Sao Cristovao
Where: Rua Aspicuelta, 533
When: Every day, from midday till the last customer
Price: Around R$ 30
Phone: +55 (11) 3097-9904

Sao Paulo Boteco Week starts today. Great pubs and good value for money!

That is something new in Sao Paulo, it is the first time that a group of "boteco" (bar) organize a special week based on the experience of the famous restaurant week. It basically works like that: for R$ 25 you can choose one of the combo of drink and food offered by the boteco.

There are few of them taking part to the event this year, but we are sure this will become a tradition in Sao Paulo during the next years. The Sao Paulo Boteco Week runs from August 20 to 26 and is happening in the following bars:

• Bar Higienopolis
• Casa da Sogra
• Hotseria
• Sotero
• Magnolia Bar

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What: 1st Sao Paulo Boteco Week
Where: Different pubs in Sao Paulo
When: August 20 to 26
Price: R$ 25
Website: http://www.spbotecoweek.com.br/

Bier & Bier - a German pub in Sao Paulo

This traditional German restaurant is an interesting place to have a good German beer and meal without leaving Sao Paulo. Warsteiner and Erdinger are some of the beer options while to eat we suggest the traditional Chucrut Garni. 

This is not the only German bar in the city, we will give you more tips on the next posts, but it is definitely a good one and in a very nice and green area of Sao Paulo.

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What: Bier & Bier
Where: Avenida Sumare 1293 - Sao Paulo
When: From 12 pm to 12 am
Phone: +55 (11) 38714677
Website: http://www.bierbier.com.br

The Blue Pub: an authentic pub in Sao Paulo

Great beers can be found at The Blue Pub

The Blue Pub is an interesting place to have a good beer in São Paulo. Among the options of beverage, there are plenty of beers and also special drinks prepared by trained bartenders. Located just two blocks from Paulista Avenue, this pub is a great option for those looking for a place to watch a soccer game, have a huge hamburger, play some billiard and spend some time.

The biggest feature of the bar is the downstairs level. There you can find the billiards table, in front the bar counter and a dart table. The place is ideal to discuss very important issues regarding life, relationship and suspicious investments.

Keep checking the website to find out the best deal for drinks during the week. The most economic days to have a beer are Monday and Tuesday.

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What: The Blue Pub

Where: Alameda Ribeirão Preto, 384
When: Sunday to Wednesday: 4 pm till 1 am; Thursday to Saturday: 4 pm till 2 am
Price: It's free to get in from Sunday to Tuesday. From Wednesday to Saturday, R$ 20 consumption.
Phone: +55 (11) 3284-8338
Website: www.thebluepub.com.br

Willi Willie Bar: the best pub to practice archery

Willi Willie is a bar and archery club in Moema. The pub is one of the only bars in São Paulo where you can practice the sport. It opened in 1978.

The Willi Willie has a bar on the ground floor, with wooden tables and televisions showing music videos. The archery area is separated from the bar by a glass wall, and there are instructors teaching beginners how to play the sport.

The first floor has a stage for live performances, and the second floor is a lounge with couches and a terrace. Live bands take turns playing classic rock, pop-rock and blues. The audience is mixed, but it's mostly just a lot of other people who are curious about archery or feel like learning something different on their Saturday night.

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Where: Alameda dos Pamaris, 30 - São Paulo 
When: Wednesday to Saturday, from 8h30 pm till 5 am. Sunday, from 7h30 pm till 1 am. 
Price: Around R$ 30
Phone: +55 (11) 5533-0020 
Website: www.williwillie.com.br/

A new and special club in Sao Paulo: She Rocks

Brand new club in Sao Paulo

This new club is meant to please a female audience, with just the right decorations, drinks and concerts. Designed with great charm and comfort, She Rocks opened on April 27 and brings something new to the nightlife of Sao Paulo.

The focus of this club is its live music. They will have special evenings with bands and DJs playing different genres of music, from hip hop to pop-rock to dance music, with hits to sing along and dance to.

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What: She Rocks
Where: Rua Tabapuã, 1470 
When: From Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 pm 
Phone: +55 (11)  3044 7699 
Website: sherocks.com.br/

Alberta #3 is a trendy pub in the centre of Sao Paulo

Alberta #3 front door

This club is named in tribute to Bob Dylan's songs Alberta # 1 and # 2, released in the 70s. Located downtown in the Conjunto Zarvos, the club is astonishing interesting. The people that usually attend the bar are very cool and trendy.

Alberta #3 hosts rock shows from Tuesday to Saturday. There is also a 6 pm happy hour with no cover charge.Once you are there, try out some Cachaça Organica, produced by Ypióca. Strong and interesting drink.

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What: Alberta #3
Where: Avenida São Luis, 272
When: Tuesday to Saturday, from 6 pm till 4 am
Entrance: From R$ 15 to R$ 30. It's free if you get in before 10 pm.
Phone: +55 (11) 3151-5299
Website: www.alberta3.com.br/blog

Whisky Festival in Sao Paulo

The Whisky Festival began last on Sunday (May 1st) and runs until the end of June. The organizers of the event selected 54 bars in the city of São Paulo to participate. All of them included a new snack harmonizing with whiskey in their menu. All at promotional price!

Check a list of 15 pubs which are taking part in the event:

• Astor
• La Tapa
• Bar Aurora
• Bar Brahma
• Bar Praça
• Bottagallo
• Desembargador
• Hooters
• Jordão Bar
• Melograno
• Murimarelo
• The Blue Pub
• The Joy
• Zé Bonito

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What: Whisky Festival
Where: Many pubs in the city
When: May 1 - June 30
Website: www.whiskyfestival.com.br

Tonight Coordenadas Party at Tom Jazz

Tonight, April 28, the party Coordenadas, that became a hit in the Carioca night, is once again at Tom Jazz in São Paulo. DJ Dodo and the guest DJ Bezzi will be responsible for the repertoir: rock with the classics of the 90s.

The grooves, beats, blacks, rocks, samba and other Brazilian music styles are part of the night. VJ Ratón will project images on the walls in tune with the riffs and beats of the party. Don't miss this party!

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What: Coordenadas
Where: Tom Jazz - Avenida Angélica, 2.331 - Sao Paulo
When: Thursday April 28
Price: R$ 40 to R$ 50
Website: www.tomjazz.com.br and www.coordenadascariocas.com.br

Syndikat is a great place to enjoy some Jazz

Amoung all the options São Paulo offers to listen some great sound, there is a astonishing pub called Syndikat. It's located close to the Paulista Avenue and receive plenty of great musicians. Jazz is the music style played on the stage and is very easy to feel at home inside the pub. That's because, it's located in a average two store house addressed in single block street.

Once you decide to check out my advice, observe the mood coming along when you step on the street. It's unique location brings an interesting calm feeling wrestling with a strong curiosity about what is happening beyond the entrance door. The staff is kind and there is a counter to get beer and drinks. Sofas and benches surround the people on the way to the stage located downstairs. The house brings musicians from Tuesday to Saturday.

Syndikat is very near O'Malley's Irish pub so, you can have a beer during the happy hour and head to the enjoy some Jazz afterwards. Have fun!

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Where: Rua Moacir Piza, 64
When: from Tuesday to Saturday.
How much: around R$ 35
Website: www.syndikat.com.br/

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Sao Paulo

If you prefere something more calm that a huge Irish festival, Sao Paulo of course has plenty of options. Here a list of Irish pubs where you can spend an amusing night, pick up one and have fun

All Black
Rua Oscar Freire, 163, Jardins
www.allblack.com.br
This is the one organizing the St. Patrick's Party and Inside Sao Paulo already wrote a post about it


Dublin
Rua Min. Jesuino Cardoso, 178, Vila Olímpia
www.dublin.com.br

Finnegans
Rua Cristiano Viana, 358, Pinheiros
www.finnegans.com.br

O'Malley's Bar
Alameda Itú 1529, Jardins
www.omalleysbar.net
Here is Inside Sao Paulo post about the O'Malley, a good option in town.

Paddy's Pub
Avenida Luiz Dumont Villares, 655, Santana
www.paddyspub.com.br

Republic Pub
Rua Delfina, 110,Vila Madalena
www.republicpub.com.br

The Blue Pub
Alamenda Ribeirão Preto, 384, Bela Vista
www.thebluepub.com.br

Welcome to the Bar do Biu

Bar do Biu offers dishes from Northeast of Brazil. Located very close to Praça Benedito Calixto, the bar usually gets crowded on Saturdays and it can be difficult to get a table. The audience is a cool mix of musicians, publicists and artists.

On Sundays the restaurant fills with families out for lunch. Stop by to enjoy a beer at one of the sidealk tables and be sure to try the Baião de Dois (Rice, cow peas, dried beef, cured sausage, bacon and cheese). It's a great place to have a beer on Saturday afternoons!

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Where: Rua Cardeal Arcoverde, 776
Phone: (11) 30816739
How much: About R$ 20 per person
Website: www.bardobiu.com.br/

The minimal consumption fee is not prohibited anymore in Sao Paulo!

The state law that prohibited the charge of a minimal consumption in pubs and clubs was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal). 
The decision is already evident in night clubs. Let us know which bar are now charging the minimal consumption fee.

JA 367, more Jazz inside Sao Paulo

If you are walking during the day and you pass in front the number 367 on the Rua Joaquim Antunes (on the block between Rua Pinheiros and the Avenue Rebouças) you won't notice anything. At this time, the address is an office. At night, however, what once was the garage and garden of this old house becomes the bar JA 367. You enter from the side and a red carpet leads you to the pub. There you'll find a nice lounge with couches and armchairs that once belonged to the Hotel Ca'd'Oro. In this space both parties, with the sound of DJ and intimate jazz, R & B and sou concert happenl. At the time of drinking choose the long neck beers, including Eisenbahn, Devassa and Stella Artois. Nice place to be in Sao Paulo.

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Where: Rua Joaquim Antunes, 367 - Sao Paulo
When: From Thursday to Saturday, from 9 pm to 2 am
Website: http://www.ja367.com.br/

What to do this thurday night

Two option for club lovers tonight (Thursday, September the 2nd). The first is at the Museum Club where the DJs Mau Mau and Renato Cohen will dominate the launch of the party The Heat Beat, where the duo Monsters at Work will play in live PA. Located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Sao Paulo, the Museum follows the concept of dining club, with sophisticated menus and good music. The environment has a panoramic lift and a huge screen of Marilyn Monroe highlighted. The menu is divided between and contemporary Japanese cuisine, plus a selection of drinks made by bartenders and extensive wine list.

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Where: Rua James Joule, 65  - São Paulo 
When: Thursday September the 2nd from 7 pm
How much: R$ 15.00 to R$ 40.00
Website: http://www.museumrestaurant.com.br/

D-Edge

The second option is the D-Edge. Two good attractions in the disputed party of the thursday at this club: the English producer Nic Fanciulli, who started in music when he was a teenager and gradually managed to leave a mark on the house scene and the London tech-house expert duo, Layo & Bushwacka, always present in Brazilian house clubes.

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Where: Alameda Olga, 170 -  São Paulo
When: Thursday September the 2nd from midnight
How much: From R$ 50 toR$ 90
Website: http://www.d-edge.com.br/

Prestonight Week: 2 weeks of clubs' tour in Sao Paulo

What will be the best club next weekend? If you are in doubt, you can go to almost any city club just paying a ticket. From today, Monday 23, 36 clubs in Sao Paulo come together in PrestonightWeek - a kind of Restaurant Week of nightclubs. Those who purchase the bracelet of the event will have total access in the clubs. There are two packages: one for the entire week and others just for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
"We want to create the chance of people discovering new places," says Michel Serebrinsky entrepreneur, organizer of the event.
There will be famous DJs such as the Japanese house DJ Satoshi Tomiie, at the D-Edge (August 26), or Cockney Rejects whose show will be on Saturday (August 28) at the Inferno.

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When: From August 23d to September 6th
Where: Many clubs in Sao Paulo
How much: From R$ 95 to R$ 140
Website: http://www.baladaweek.com.br/prestonightweek/