Entertainment in Recife
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Boteco
Like most Brazilian cities, the boteco (Brazilian neighborhood bar) culture usually rules the nightlife and, though a chain, the obviously-named Boteco packs in the Recifenses. We’re not sure what whips through faster, the ocean breezes or the waiters loaded down with chope and Brazilian bar munchies such as picanha (choice beef cuts) and savory pesticos (bar snacks). It’s very hard to say no.
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A Casa Pub
This lively British-cum-Brazilian-style pub sits opposite Musique, with an airy verandah and live music most nights, ranging from samba and axé (a contemporary Afro-Brazilian pop style, incorporating samba, rock, soul and other influences) to forró and rock.
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UK Pub
This sophisticated lounge draws a sexy Anglophile crowd – especially on Thursday – for live pop, rock, samba rock and DJs, and proper pints (Guinness, Erdinger, Newcastle and 1664) – but you will pay dearly for the privilege.
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Guaiamum Gigante
This slightly upscale boteco was under renovation during our visit, but was packed nonetheless. Seafood sets this apart from its neighbor, Boteco, and its breezy outdoor patio serves as a decadent drinking den.
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Boratcho
This grooving dance club with an artsy crowd often plays Recife's own mangue beat (modernized maracatu). Thursday is a big DJ party night. It's located at the northern end of Boa Viagem.
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Dona Carolina
This is the bola da vez (current hot spot) in Recife, a sleek, modern bar and restaurant with live MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), soul and jazz and enough hotness to melt Antarctica.
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Jardins Bar & Restaurante
A two-level restaurant in slick black, white and chrome with an roomy dance floor, Jardins hosts top local forró, rock and axé bands several nights a week.
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Downtown Club
Downtown is a sure bet to hear good rock, meet some Recifenses and not return home until after sunrise - best on Wednesday and Sunday when the music is live.
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Musique
A fun dance bar with good house DJs and also live bands most nights (pop-rock Friday and Saturday, forró Monday). Attracts locals and tourists.
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Terça Negra
This great free weekly night of Afro-Brazilian rhythms takes place in the picturesque Pátio de São Pedro. Come ready to dance and go home very late.
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Burburinho
This bar, frequented by musicians, artists and journalists, has live blues on Friday and rock on Saturday. It’s nicer inside than it appears.
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Sala de Reboco
The best down-home forró in town is played – and danced – at this rustic-style place, 4km west of the center.
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Nox
This is the trendiest dance club in town, with a rave-like atmosphere, huge dance floor and spectacular lighting.
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Metrópole
Recife’s best gay (and GLS) club has drag shows, go-go boys, Saturday theme parties and a bar with live music.
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