Downtown
Bairro da Ribeira
Inspired by London's rock-and-roll scene, Downtown has live rock and blues music Thursday through Saturday.
3 Best Bars in Natal, The Northeast
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Natal has a fairly active nightlife, supported by nearly year-round tourists. Some of the most frequented bars and clubs are in Praia dos Artistas. Other popular spots are scattered downtown and in Ponta Negra. Every Thursday the Centro de Turismo hosts a live forró band as part of the long-running "Forró com Turista" program, which is aimed at acquainting tourists with this important piece of local culture. Natal has a reputation for being one of the country’s most prominent places for sex-tourism. Recently police have made an active effort to crack down heavily on underage prostitution, but it is a side to the city that tourists should be aware of, particularly at night.
Old Five
At this charming beachfront bar, tables are lit by candles and overlook the water. Cocktails include the cashew nut and tangerine caiprinha, and there is a varied menu of snacks for sharing. There is live music Thursday to Sunday.
Taverna Pub
Ponta Negra
A bar with character, Taverna Pub is in the basement of a stylized medieval castle. It's popular with locals in their twenties and tourists who stay in the partnering hostel upstairs (Lua Cheia).
