Brasileirinho
135m
In a city where confrontation (at least outside of football matches) is avoided as much as possible, the attitude of Bip Bip owner Alfredo is refreshing. Dare to make too much noise during one of the frequent rodas de samba and incur a bearded scowl and very public chastising, for here, as the plastic pavement-side table and chairs attest, the music takes centre stage. Inside there is literally room for the table at which the musicians sit, a large refrigerator (from which you help yourself to beer and Alfredo instictively keeps tally of who has had what), and perhaps standing room for six or seven people.
That's not to say the musicians are always worth hearing either. Young chancers and old professionals alike (Beth Carvalho, Nelson Sargento, Elton Medeiros, Moacyr Luz and Cristina Buarque have all played) are happy to get together and run through the classics in one of the last bastions of samba in zona sul, overseen by the black and white photographs of legends gone by. Sundays samba sessions get really busy so don't expect to find a table too easily, but Tuesday's choro, Wednesday's bossa nova and Friday and Saturday's rodas de samba are all well worth dropping by for. As is the annual Carnival bloco if you happen to be in the neighbourhood.
Siempre decía que cuando vaya a Brasil quería un barcito que tocara música Brasilera y la gente bailara en la calle. Esto sucedió cuando fui a Bip Bip. Es un lugar muy especial, los músicos son de altísima calidad. Es un ambiente muy relajado! Si están para tomarse una birrita y escuchar buena música local, este es el lugar!
Posted on Tue 11 Apr 2017 01:32:36
Horrible place and experience. Worst I've ever had and I have travelled all over the world! Owner and patrons are rude and yell at you for no reason at all and no explanation. It's One thing if the owner is known for berating non- Brazilians, but another when they belittle you knowing you don't understand. Body language says it all. Foreigners are not welcome. Like crashing a private party.
Posted on Sat 14 Mar 2015 00:11:08
Amazing music, crazy owner and cerveza... i love it...
Posted on Sat 09 Aug 2014 22:41:20
bip bip will play again on sunday. its a sunday and wednesday only event
Posted on Sat 25 Jan 2014 06:21:05
i was there wednesday and it was amazing. About 12 musicians at the table. Music should start at 10pm but did not get going until close to 11. I stayed until 1am
Posted on Sat 25 Jan 2014 06:20:40
What time does the music usually start?
Posted on Mon 20 Jan 2014 18:10:16
increidible place ! highly recomended
Posted on Mon 20 Jan 2014 08:48:15