Singles also have space, of course, among the numerous gastronomic and festive options that Sao Paulo reserve for its inhabitants and tourists.
Cosmopolitan, the city has everything: from a bar inside an old funilaria to a more funky one with beach chairs just a few steps from the busy Avenida Faria Lima.
Combine that with soft lights, the sound of different musical styles and good drinks – as well as cold beer – and we have a perfect combo for flirting rocked by a party atmosphere.
Whether to meet new people, make new friends or even start a romance, check out a selection of bars in the capital of São Paulo where jinx runs wild :
CityLights SP
The place is divided between the CityLights Hostel and the CL Music Hall, an open space in February that promotes concerts and parties. Both houses, opposite each other, have a mission: to offer pleasant environments to the sound of music.
Add to that a cool crowd and you have one of the hottest spots in recent times in the Pinheiros region. Drinks and beers also help people get into the groove.
Before just a hostel, the CityLights began to perform shows and parties in the back of the property on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. The formula worked: weekly there are pocket shows and parties of different musical genres, including jazz and Brazilians, and the increase in the public led to the expansion of the space.
Rua Padre Garcia Velho, 44 – Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP / Agenda of the week can be checked by site and by the social networks. Tickets for events via site.
bene bar
On the same street as Pinheiros is the bene bar , a relaxed corner with drinks, snacks and an open-air veranda next to Avenida Faria Lima. It is common to see people standing in front of the exposed brick house, where suspended lights at night create a pleasant atmosphere.
The outdoor area occupies a square, which has benches, cans and even beach chairs – which adds an extra touch of relaxation. The menu has classic drinks, such as negroni, gin and tonic and mojito, to others that take new combinations, as well as long neck or 600 ml beers.
Mushroom dumplings, potatoes and a portion of pastry are made for sharing.
Rua Padre Garcia Velho, 158 – Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP / Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 18:30 to 00:30; Thursday and Friday from 7pm to 1am; Saturday from 3pm to 1am; Sunday available for birthdays and events.
litt bar
The space on Rua Cunha Gago, just a few meters from Avenida Faria Lima and bars like Benê, was once a residence, music studio and law firm, but in 2018 it was reborn as an artsy gastrobar.
Including, the litt it has a door right next to it that works as a gallery. With two floors and indoor tables, on the sidewalk and on a deck on the corner, the sound is praised and the drinks, original or classic, are combined with portions of dumplings, potatoes and bruschettas.
Metal is the element that dictates the decoration of the place and, on one of the external walls, there is a part of the bar, with a counter for quick orders.
Rua Cunha Gago, 750 – Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP / Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday from 6pm to 1am; Saturday from 3pm to 1am; Sunday from 4pm to 10pm.
Milo Garage
The address in the Pompeia neighborhood usually gathers a young audience, especially in its themed parties that happen on a regular basis. Pop, rock and hip hop are the genres that excite the public.
The atmosphere has graffiti on the walls and posters of bands, and drinks and other drinks are served while DJs guarantee energy on the dance floor. The house is only open at night from Thursdays.
The tip is to pay attention to the agenda in the Facebook and not Instagram – Entrance prices are around R$ 15.
Avenida Pompéia, 1681 – Pompeia, São Paulo, SP / Opening hours: Thursday from 10 pm to 5 am; Friday and Saturday from 10:30 pm to 5:45 am.
gallery bar
The nightclub bar opened its doors in early 2018 at Itaim Bibi with influencer Leo Picon behind the project along with a team of partners. With a colorful ambiance, neon signs and electronic music guiding the dance floor, the young crowd is predominant in the venue.
O gallery it opens from Wednesday to Saturday, and Thursdays and Fridays are packed with live music. From the bar some flaming and smoked drinks come out and served in creative objects.
In a quick look at the house’s social networks, it is possible to see that the place is also a hotspot for influencers and media personalities: in addition to Leo Picon, his sister Jade Picon is also a guaranteed figure in the space.
Rua Clodomiro Amazonas, 482 – Itaim Bibi, São Paulo, SP / Opening hours: Wednesday from 7 pm to 4 am; Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 3am and Saturday from 7pm to 4am.
High Line Bar
Bringing a little more excitement to the bohemian neighborhood of Vila Madalena, the high line is inspired by New York’s famous hanging park of the same name. One of the attributes of the space is its different environments, divided into deck, bar, club and rooftop – all with an Instagrammable footprint.
The house also receives some works of art monthly – a panel by the artist Kobra draws attention from the outside – and some themed events happen there on a recurring basis.
The opening of the track takes place on Friday and Saturday from 00:00. The menu includes burgers, portions to share, even some dishes with pasta and starters, as well as drinks and beers.
Rua Girassol, 144 – Vila Madalena, São Paulo, SP / Opening hours: Thursday from 6pm to 3am; Friday from 6pm to 5am; Saturday from 12 pm and Sunday from 2 pm.
I bring Bar
At Barra Funda, the I bring stands out as a good option in the cocktail scene in São Paulo. Here, the excitement is in other details: on the counter, on the tables and on the more intimate sofas in an environment equipped with more discreet lights, as well as in the playlists of Brazilians, rock and jazz.
From the counter, there are several options of signature drinks, such as sakura (R$ 35), based on bourbon infused with maraschino cherries, Rosso vermouth, Amaretto and Angostura. The most classic are also present and, among the snacks, there is bolovo (R$17) and pastrami sandwich (R$44), for example.
In addition to the tables on the sidewalk, on certain dates a DJ table outside ends up cheering customers up.
Rua Sousa Lima, 174 – Barra Funda, São Paulo, SP / Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday from 6 pm to midnight; Saturday from 14:00 to 00:00; Sunday from 2pm to 10pm.
Holy Spirit Bar
If at lunchtime the bar-restaurant is known for its starters and rice dishes, at night the draft beer and drinks go well with the clientele that chooses Holy Spirit to have a drink and get together with friends.
A traditional Portuguese spot, drinks, wines and beer go well with the European country’s snacks, such as the classic codfish cake. The place has a pleasant indoor and outdoor area in the heart of the Itaim Bibi neighborhood. Wednesday and Thursday are the busiest days for flirting to run wild.
Avenida Horácio Lafer, 634 – Itaim Bibi, São Paulo, SP / Opening hours: Monday from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 5:30 pm to 11 pm; Tuesday to Thursday from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 5:30 pm to 1 am; Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 1:00 and Sunday and holidays from 12:00 to 22:00.
St. Peter’s Grocery
With a history that spans more than five decades, the St. Peter’s Grocery It was a famous stronghold of writers and artists in the capital of São Paulo that continues to attract people of all styles to the Rhodesia USA sidewalk, in Vila Madalena.
Nicknamed “Merça” by the most intimate and assiduous visitors, it is almost like an obligatory (and historical) point for anyone passing through the bohemian neighborhood. Caipirinhas and beers are frequently ordered with a snack and another in this popular meeting point in the capital.
Rua Rodésia, 34 – Sumarezinho, São Paulo, SP / Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
Bixiga Funilaria
A young and alternative crowd usually fills Rua Rui Barbosa, in Bixiga, from Thursdays, which crowds to enjoy the Body shop , a space that has already become a point in São Paulo. As the name suggests, the place occupies an old funnel house, which keeps peeling walls, ceiling fans and stacked cases of beer.
Roda de samba and DJs (ranging from rock, brasilities and axé) play there. However, the schedule is not clear: the atmosphere of mystery, even on social networks, is one of the charms of the place and that continues to take young people to the “rêlê”.
With buildable yellow letters – a classic on the walls of a pub – the menu offers cold beers, caipirinhas and gin and tonic, in addition to some savory snacks, such as empanadas. Admission is around R$10 to R$15.
Rua Rui Barbosa, 572 – Bixiga, São Paulo, SP.
Source: CNN Brasil
