A traditional stronghold of bohemian carioca life, Pestisco da Vila opened its doors in 1969 with a specialisation in cold beer and great snacks. More than ninety options bring the local sambistas and artists flocking; the order of choice of Beija-Flor legend Neguinho is the braized veal shanks and the chicken pie was apparently the staple for former Mangueira Samba School main man Jamelão.