UK Pub

Recife


UK Pub is a fairly posh lounge that draws a sexy crowd for imported beers plus varied live bands and DJs. Despite the name it's mostly Brazilian music – brega, forró and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira). Take ID or you won't get in.


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