Samba at Armazém Senado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"The old commercial house opened in 1907 is a mix of warehouse and tavern, preserved in time and recognized as Cultural Patrimony of Rio. The simplicity of its structure remains untouched, with the old counters and shelves with varied products, which include rice and beans to cleaning materials, T-shirts and sandals.Previously, products were also sold in bulk, as in typical warehouses at the time, but this practice had to be replaced by the sale of industrialized products. In terms of bar, the shelves reveal the identity of the house, with some wines, cachaças from Minas Gerais and popular drinks made with pau-pereira, catuaba and carqueja. Beers of all brands are unceremoniously consumed by the loyal clientele who stop at the traditional bar. To accompany, generous portions of cold cuts, mortadella, cheese and olives, or the house snacks, such as chicken, heart of palm and shrimp pies, are more than perfect for hours of good conversation and fun with friends. By the way, fun is not lacking on Saturdays, when praised musical performances are held, free of charge, with a samba or jazz circle, which alternate each week. Armazém Senado is crowded on these days and the informality guarantees the animation of customers who feel comfortable with the atmosphere of fraternization in a typical carioca setting, which recalls the good times of bohemia." - http://guiaculturalcentrodorio.com.br /store-senate/ "Famous for its traditional samba circle and the typical architecture of Galician emporiums from the early 20th century, Armazém do Senado became a Cultural Heritage Site in Rio in 2011. Located in the heart of Lapa, on the corner of Rua Gomes Freire and Rua do Senado, the bar is simple, without fancy or gourmet food, but the customer is guaranteed to leave happy if what he is looking for is cold beer and good music. With a ceiling height of 5 meters, wooden shelves and a counter covered in Carrara marble, typical of grocery stores at the time of its inauguration, the establishment rescues the atmosphere of Old Rio. From the warehouse portion, various products come out, from beans and rice to cleaning materials, T-shirts and sandals. However, it is on Fridays and Saturdays that the house offers the traditional carioca samba circle, such as “Marias do Zé”, formed only by women. Among the regulars, the savvy Moacyr Luz and Beto Figueiredo, president of the block “Rola Preguiçosa — late, but not failing”, who declares: “all the staff do samba gather here. This place breathes the history of Rio’s bohemia, it’s been 100 years in the same place.” To wet your throat, ice cold beer, to bite the American glass that welcomes you. Fans of “marvada” have at their disposal an extensive list with more than 50 brands of cachaça — highlighting the Weber Haus, aged in oak barrels. amburana. As there is no kitchen, those who want to overcome hunger can order portions of salami, olives, copa and gorgonzola, among other snacks. Senate Warehouse Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 9pm Avenida Gomes Freire, 256 – Downtown Tel: (21) 2509-7201" - https://carioquice.insightnet.com.br/armazem-dos-bambas/