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Rio Scenarium

Rua do Lavradio, 20 | Centro Antigo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
21 3147 9005
Ranked #2 of 45 nightlife in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs, Dance Club/ Discos
Activities: Nightlife, Drinking
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Auckland - NZ
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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It is a huge place with 3 different floors where you can experience different types of music. Some people say that the place was made for tourists. I disagree. The set up is beautiful and very well managed the entire place. It is not cheap (R$35.00 is the entrance fee) to get in and you still have to pay for... More

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London, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

What an awesome place! Definitely no tourist trap ( as we first feared...) but packed with Brasilians who sing and dance along the high-quality life music. The interior design (if you can call it that way) of the Scenarium is unforgettable: a collection of everything, a museum of curiosa, a history book on walls.... You don't go here for the... More

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Hollywood, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We arrived at 9pm and the line was already a block long. I suggest to people to arrive at least at 8pm. The party and vibe starts more after 10pm but it is well worth the wait! The live bands and the music they play are great; all brazilian music (bossa nova, samba, etc...). I highly recommend the passion fruit... More

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Perth
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Was hoping to see the Brazilians doing the samba, read somewhere that only couples were allowed on the floor and you get the evil look if you cant do the samba and is on the dance floor. It was a packed night, Music could have been good if not for the loud taking and its impossible for anyone to dance.... More

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Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

It has quite a Brazilian spirit! Very well decorated with beautiful antiques, it seems a museum but at the same time very alive. Excelent musical show, time for some samba steps, nice food, beautiful people. Mingle, mix and feel the Brazilian way of life. Don’t worry, be happy! More

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Rome, Italy
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162 reviews 162 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Great kitsch & touristy place to go in Rio for excellent samba music. Usually have 2 or 3 different bands every night. At first you think there are too many people as this is a classic place in town, but when the music starts, you really enjoy the ground and...start dancing.The food was quite good and the service fast and... More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Amazing club, fantastic decoration, great live brazilian music. Not too pricey considering it's Brazil and more precisely Rio. Highly recomended More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

A great night out with my wife. First time in Rio and I would come back here again. Awesome samba band. We loved it. More

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Stockholm, Sverige
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

After dinner we headed to Lapa and this turned out to be the best spot for us. A huge place with several levels and bars with different music, and everybody from the teenagers to the grandma was there. Live music as well as a DJ and dining areas. If I lived in Rio, this is the place where I would... More

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Norwich
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

I really loved the decor of this nightclub. The caipirinhas were good, the live music made you get off your chair and dance and the staff was very friendly. If you want to grab a table and avoid queues to get in make sure you go early. Dont miss it because people say it is full of tourists, it has... More

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