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Guanabara London Review
Guanabara - "The gateway to Brazil". Situated next to the New London theater, this nightclub actually looks far more like the gateway to a dodgy musical production. But once through the doorway you really are in the best place for a carnival in town.
Guanabara creates a truly Brazilian experience without submitting to the tackiness that some themed venues succumb to. It's a contemporary and sophisticated venue, which proudly makes its massive circular dance floor its main feature.
Even if you don't know your Samba from your Salsa, the live music and lively drum beats will somehow make even the most flat-footed feel like swaying some part of their anatomy.
The food and drink is just as true to its Brazilian heritage as the music. The tapas style menu is great for grazing and if there is a group of you a sharing platter will keep everyone happy.
Cocktail fans should be easily seduced by the eclectic South American selection. The Caipirinhas - made of fresh limes and a selection of 12 different fruits - slip down dangerously easily. And once you’ve sampled all of them, the natural progression is to move on to the nine different flavours of mojitos. A winning recipe to turn even the most Reserved Brit into a limbering Latino lothario on the dance floor.
Ditch the kebab for a bit of Copacabana, because Guanabara is a great venue for those wanting a night out with a difference.
Deborah James (06 12 2006)
Guanabara London Description
Guanabara is London's largest Brazilian late night venue. Open 7 nights a week with DJs, live acts and lots and lots of dancing - you'll always see something new at Guanabara.
Guanabara is the tupi-guarani name for the famous bay in Rio de Janeiro, the gateway to Brazil and a home of blazing extremes.
A cultural mix that embraces the playground of Copacabana beach, where the sidewalks are patterned swells of black and white marble, to the hillside favela rising behind; from famous Ipanema beach and its high rise apartments to the Sugar Loaf and Jurujuba beach.
Guanabara is the environment where all come to eat, drink and play. Brazil is not Latin music and salsa lessons. Brazil is more than carnival and football. The heart and soul of modern Brazil is Guanabara.
Monday & Tuesday: Free
Wednesday: £5 after 9pm
Thursday: £5 after 9pm
Friday: £10 after 9pm
Saturday: £10 after 8pm
Sunday: £5 after 8pm
Guanabara features in Fluid's Guide to the Best Bars & Pubs for that Latin Spirit in London. Check out the other Latin Bars in London by clicking on Latino London.
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Average Customer Rating (29 Votes)
I went to Guanabara last night for my friends Hen Do and had an amazing time. I have never been before and will definitely be going back. We got there for 8, having booked a table, which is essential if you dont want to que and want a seat. We ordered Mohitos all round and had the sharing plates which were gorgeous. I would agree that they do let it get a little over crowded later in the evening but it all adds to the atmosphere.
We were lucky enough to see Monobloco Live who had amazing energy and kept us dancing on the tables till late into the night.”
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Hanna, Sutton (18 07 2008)
Sunday is the best day for the forall, not sure if that's how it's spelt... but a truly authentic Brazilian experience!”
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Barbara Leyton, London (02 07 2008)
I've always wanted to go to Brazil so when a friend suggested meeting at Guanabara after work, I didn't need telling twice. It was quite busy when we got there and headed to the bar for their extensive cocktail menu..ordered a 'very berry mojoito' but they had run out of berrys, it must be popular! Anyway lovely barman made me a special cocktail - a Vanilla moijito. Have to say that they certainly do not scrimp on their alcoholic measures here which made me want to try a few more. Strawberry Dacquiri and a Mai Tai later was enough to persuade me to join the activity on the dancefloor. 3 experienced Brazilian dancers were on stage teaching the customers Brazilian dance moves. It was so much fun and I felt I was at Carnival and could now hold my own even with my 2 left feet. Everyone synchronized together as if we were in a carnival procession. After that needed to recharge my batteries so ordered some authentic Brazilian cuisine and it was delicious. Whilst we were eating we were entertained by a stunning martial art dance performance by some talented artists from Brazil and just when you thought that was the nights entertainment a band that were flown in all the way from Brazil came on. This bar is great value, the men were cute and my male friend fell under the spell of the Brazilian girls. I've already arranged another visit back with the girls as those lethal cocktails are worth the trip back alone...Brazil here I come...but Guanabara will do in the meantime.”
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Jeni, London (23 06 2008)
I went there on a Saturday night for my birthday and had a great time - although we had to wait quite some time before we were let in. But the security guard made the wait entertaining for us. The drinks were simply amazing, and the vibe in the place was pumping. We danced and drank right up until the club closed. The band was pretty good, and made the vibe even more electric. Although I didn't know what half the songs were, that just made it the more fun.
If you are out to have a good night, then I would highly recommend going to Guanabara. I even managed to get a few dances in with some random gentlemen!
The only thing I would fault is the toilet attendant picking greasy chicken out of a bag while handing paper towels out - not very attractive....”
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Winnie, London (14 03 2008)
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