Great atmosphere and the charcuterie board had good variety…read more My friends said he likes the draft beer and would call it a mild lager. Service was very friendly and attentive to non-Portuguese speaker.

Mercearia is a cheap local dive bar with a great - and LARGE - crowd. The place is so popular with…read morethe locals that it's packed every night, and people just end up overflowing to the streets (and blocking traffic, but that's beside the point). It's a great place to chill out with some friends, or other local Brazilians in the area :)

Meu bar favorito en Vila Madalena! It looks like a second…read morehand bookstore on the inside with authors like Bukowski and pictures of young Marlon Brando, drawing rad (but surprisingly not pretentious) people from all over Sao Paulo. Any given night of the week the whole bar/restaurant has people spilled out onto the street with buckets of ice cold original by their side. But don't let the crowd discourage you if you've come for a bite. They can always find seating for you inside after a few minutes. Friday nights are my favorite because they have a guy walking around with huge tray of fresh pastel. They taste amazing. Especially after that second caipirinha.

Sometimes taking a walk through Rua Augusta might seem a bit too extreme. It's got its fair share…read moreof drunk teenagers, pickpockets, loud noise and messy situations in a general way. It's far too overwhelming if you're looking for a nice and safe spot. And Violeta is exactly that spot. It's not, by all means, quiet or empty in any way, but it's a very nice bar to sit with your friends and have lots of beers and a few snacks at reasonable prices. Sometimes getting the waiter's attention might be a little to difficult, but it is a very good casual bar nonetheless. Give it a try if you're in the region and want some traditional bar experience.

Bar tradicional da Augusta com cerveja gelada e um cardápio gigantesco. Fácil de pedir, fácil de…read morecomer, fácil de pagar, difícil de sentar e difícil de conversar. Enfim, um ótimo bar.

Nothing like a good restaurant, bar or both in the middle of a tree full plaza with average prices!…read more On Sundays, try the Brunch men: Bennedict eggs, pancakes, great coffee, tapiocas and waffles are some itens you should order. On regular days, I rather prefer the meat dishes instead of the pasta - the Aperoll Spritz is delicious and the Bloody Mary is marvellous. Also the beers are regular bar prices, so you can also have a blast with a bucket full of really cold and sweaty beers. Keep an eye on the party agenda, normally some parties take place on Saturdays and Sunday evenings - for free and fully loaded with good looking and interning people. If it's raining, try somewhere else, as the inside area is not that big. Any other day, book a table outdoors and have fun. :)

Solid brunch and mimosas on Sunday (ride there!) Service can be slow. 3 and a half stars.read more

Great drinks and service!…read more Loved the capirinhas and they have multiple flavors. The coxinha is delicious and you have to try! I enjoyed the food here and the drinks. So refreshing and the environment is very cute. A great place to come alone, with friends, or with coworkers.

Veloso bar is absolutely outstanding. The waiters (all men; reminds me of Peter Luger in Brooklyn)…read moreare all very polite and helpful. I always ask which special caipirinhas they have that day and they happily list all of the fresh fruit available. The bar is very low key and has the best coxinhas available, imo. The wait can be crazy on a Saturday night, but if you show up early, you'll be fine. Definitely worth it!