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Carioca da Gema

558 Reviews

#4 of 150 Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro

Bars & Clubs, Nightlife

Avenida Mem de Sa 79 | Lapa - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-150, Brazil

21 22210043

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“Happy night in Rio”

The garlic bread here is delicious, and so is the pasta! It was my friend's birthday, and our... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

Laura R

“Will never leave”

Carioca da Gema is your locals come undone dancing and listening to local folk/Samba all night... read more

Reviewed 9 January 2018

Traveling1971

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4.5

558 reviews

Excellent57%
Very good34%
Average7%
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“live samba” (6 reviews)

“entrance fee” (8 reviews)

“drinks food” (2 reviews)

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Hours Today: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM

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Avenida Mem de Sa 79 | Lapa - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-150, Brazil

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Laura R

306

Reviewed 5 days ago

Happy night in Rio

The garlic bread here is delicious, and so is the pasta! It was my friend's birthday, and our waiter was so nice... he got the musicians to sing for her! A little hard to see from the top floor, but a great time overall.

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Traveling1971

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Reviewed 9 January 2018 via mobile

Will never leave

Carioca da Gema is your locals come undone dancing and listening to local folk/Samba all night long.....no reservations, need to do a line at front, but no fear, it moves quick and it will be so worth it.... We went to listen to Nelson Felix,...More

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Emad N

588

Reviewed 8 January 2018 via mobile

Awesome!

A really delightful little join with some unbelievably good Samba. Great vibe and service with a team of happy waiters singing and dancing along to the rhythm! Small entrance fee, inexpensive drinks. Get involved!

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peter4health

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

168

Reviewed 21 December 2017

good live music and musicians in Lapa

a go-to place in Rio, lapa. Good staff, helpful nice to dance, and socialise. You pay a little bit more than on the street, but well worth the peace of mind, good quality live music and local atmposphere. Good food - ask the staff what...More

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stevekathybithell

oldham UK

279206

Reviewed 7 December 2017

Great night and super music

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

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TinaAGreen

Maidenhead, United Kingdom

1814

Reviewed 4 November 2017 via mobile

Amazing and Authentic

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

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Dimitroula K

299

Reviewed 30 August 2017 via mobile

Brazilian best choice

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 .

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AisMc2013

Dublin, Ireland

5112

Reviewed 7 August 2017 via mobile

Fun Older Crowd

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

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Alan K

2726

Reviewed 22 June 2017 via mobile

The best live music in Lapa!!!

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

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Emma O

271

Reviewed 14 June 2017 via mobile

So much fun!

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