{"id":45,"date":"2026-05-27T03:23:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/?p=45"},"modified":"2026-05-27T03:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:23:38","slug":"best-places-for-rio-rock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/?p=45","title":{"rendered":"Best Places for Rio Rock"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1000287294-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1000287294-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1000287294-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1000287294-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1000287294.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Emp\u00f3rio 37<\/strong> is the top and most traditional spot for rock bands in Ipanema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: Rua Maria Quit\u00e9ria, 37, Ipanema.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s been operating since 1982 as Rio&#8217;s oldest rock house, functioning as a bar, pub, restaurant, and live music venue. Expect live rock bands (especially upstairs), DJs playing rock on the first floor, food, drinks, and a lively crowd late into the night (often until 4-5 AM on weekends).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other solid options in or very near Ipanema include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lord Jim Pub<\/strong> (or Lord John, under new ownership but similar vibe): A classic English-style pub at Rua Paul Redfern, 44. It has a long history of rock music, cover bands (e.g., Beatles tributes), and live performances, especially on Thursdays\u2013Saturdays. Great for drinks, pub food, and a relaxed rock atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jack Daniel&#8217;s Rock Bar<\/strong>: Associated with rock (posters, vibe, and sometimes live music), located near Avenida Epit\u00e1cio Pessoa in the Ipanema\/Lagoa area. It mixes rock with DJs and a fun crowd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ipanema itself leans more toward <strong>bossa nova<\/strong> (e.g., Vin\u00edcius Bar) and beachy\/samba vibes, so dedicated rock scenes are smaller and more intimate compared to larger venues in Lapa or Botafogo. Emp\u00f3rio 37 stands out as the go-to for classic rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check their Instagram or Facebook for the weekly schedule, as lineups change (bands often start around 9-10 PM or later).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rio nightlife can get busy after midnight; arrive early or be prepared for crowds on weekends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety: Stick to well-lit main streets in Ipanema at night, use ride-sharing apps like Uber, and watch your belongings as in any big city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For bigger rock\/concert experiences, you might need to head to other neighborhoods or check festival listings like Rock in Rio (usually in Barra). Enjoy the shows! \ud83c\udfb8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emp\u00f3rio 37 is the top and most traditional spot for rock bands in Ipanema. Other solid options in or very near Ipanema include: Ipanema itself leans more toward bossa nova (e.g., Vin\u00edcius Bar) and beachy\/samba vibes, so dedicated rock scenes are smaller and more intimate compared to larger venues in Lapa or Botafogo. Emp\u00f3rio 37 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/?p=45\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Best Places for Rio Rock<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=45"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47,"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45\/revisions\/47"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=45"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=45"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipanema.pocketcomputer.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=45"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}