Lúcio Pacheco's three connected rooms behind the Escadaria Selarón have live samba almost every day, with names like Moacyr Luz, Tia Surica and Diogo Nogueira having sung there. Monday is Arlindinho das Antigas and Thursday is Encontros Casuais, both in O Globo's 2026 top ten.
- Address
- Rua Joaquim Silva 11, Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Mon 18:00-01:00; Tue-Wed 18:00-24:00; Thu 18:00-01:00; Fri 18:00-02:00; Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-20:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Late night · About 2.5 h
- Price
- Amstel 600 ml BRL 17, Sunday feijoada BRL 45, cupim with toast BRL 55 (Veja Rio, 2026)
- Price level
- R$ R$
- Music
- Live music
- Dancing
- Yes
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Monday (Arlindinho, from BRL 35) and Thursday (Encontros Casuais) are the big nights; arrive early.
- Order a beer in the bottle (casco) to share, or the caldinho de mocotó in a mug when you eat standing up.
- Keep your phone out of sight on the street; the UK FCDO notes phone thefts are common, especially between 4pm and 9pm.