Bar Brahma is a historic Sao Paulo institution on the corner of Avenida Sao Joao, open since 1948 and long a meeting point for artists, musicians and intellectuals. Restored to its old glamour, it serves cold beer, classic bar food and live samba and Brazilian music most nights. Steeped in the city’s cultural history and buzzing with atmosphere, it offers an authentic and nostalgic taste of Sao Paulo nightlife and a lively spot to enjoy music and drinks downtown.