Although it’s in the middle of Lapa and the pavements are heaving on a Saturday night it’s well worth the visit You get a card at the entrance and the waiter fills it in as you drink later you pay for the drinks and entrance...More

On our very last night in Rio my partner want to see the authentic music scene in Lapa and we really really struck lucky as the performer was the charismatic Nelson Felix. His accompanying five piece band were amazing. The place really came alive but...More

The bar was a really warm, friendly and traditional Brazilian place to stay for a beer . They have live music so everyone can enjoy samba and other brazilian types of brazilian music from unique voices . It worth a visit .

Went with a group of girlfriends for drinks and a dance. Live music was very good. Most people there were in the 40-60 age bracket. A good night for an older crowd

Carioca da Gema is always a favorite when visiting Lapa for live brazilian music particularly "samba". There are different performers each night, Rogê on sunday nights is my favorite. Appetizers and caipirinhas are awesome. I've been there many times and hope to come back many...More

This is a gem! Perfect for the voyeur and dancers alike, there is fabulous music accompanied by dancing that will hypnotist you into the early hours. Almost impossible not to end up on the dance floor yourself, when surrounded by such energy and enthusiasm from...More

If you want the chance to try and dance some samba yourself you should look for another samba bar as this place is so small that it very easily gets too crowded to be able to dance. The music is still great, though.