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"A storied Lapa spot celebrated for its enduring bohemian atmosphere, frequently mentioned among the neighborhood's essential nighttime destinations where live music and samba traditions linger into the night." - Rachel Chang
Rachel Chang
Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more.
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Simply the best authentic live music. If you want to be in front or near the band you’ll probably have to arrive around 8 pm or earlier. It gets packed and the atmosphere is incredible. The musicians were all amazing.
Krisztián K.
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I paid 25real like everybody else who want to step in! The block stand in a dirty and dark neighbourhood! I’ve just arrived by 7 and the show took from 8! As i wait for waiter standing by the bar to take my order i felt that the local friends are most important as me! Wait in this situation and after 3minutes that nothing was happen i decide to escape from there!
Rose P.
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They should warn that you can't pay for the ticket by card at the entrance! However, you can pay your drinks by card, which make no sense.
There is another really nice Samba bar very close to it, and it is for free, Suru Bar, it made our night :)
gentile P.
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Amazing Samba experience, a must if you're in Rio. You can eat there but don't necessarily go for the food. Definitely for the good vibes, the Samba and the atmosphere.
Guilherme Z.
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The experience with Fabiano, Lidiane, Douglas and Luan in Beco do Rato was incredible. Really good food, amazing experience.
Jade B.
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amazing live samba, such a fun experience. it was a bit cramped in the main room but that added to the atmosphere! worth noting entrance can only be paid in cash or pix (no card!)
Ellen D.
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AMAZING PLACE!!!
Fun fun fun! Here you can really get the Rio feeling! Live samba music like it used to be! 😃 Great dink’s and all kinds of people with good energy and beautiful smiles! 💃🏾🍹🎉
Full explosion of happiness! 💥⚡️😃😃
Anderson P.
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The Beco do Rato is a good place to enjoy the Samba music, it's safe and you can find there local people enjoying live music and having drinks. Located between the Lapa and Gloria neighborhood. Usually live music is only at night, look their schedule.