Recife Entertainment

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Burburinho

    This bar, frequented by musicians, artists and journalists, has live music several nights a week and is especially packed on Monday for local pop-rockers Má Companhia.

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Metrópole

    Recife's best gay club has drag shows, go-go boys, Saturday theme parties, and a bar with live music. West of downtown.

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  7. 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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  8. Nox

    Nox is the trendiest dance club in town, with a rave atmosphere, huge dance floor and spectacular lighting.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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