Terrible service. Manager so rude and aggressive…read more Find better places to go. Never here, not even during st Patrick's day. Anyway, they don't have Guinness so, ... no point.

I'll start off with the disclaimer that I'm not an Irish Pub kind of guy. But I came here last…read morenight with colleagues and had an enjoyable time. We started in the downstairs area, which has a small but sufficient bar, and then moved upstairs, where there was a live band performing a mix of Brazilian and American songs. The bar service was about average speed, as far as pubs go. I'd recommend upgrading your caipirinha to Nega Fulô from their house standard. There was a R$15 charge to get in, which is super reasonable with htel live band--actually, ridiculously cheap by American standards, given the current exchange rate that makes it $3.75 for entrance. Word to the wise: The bathrooms are in a sub-upstairs area from the main upstairs area (if you're on the second floor, you'll see what I mean). Surprisingly clean for an Irish pub. They also use a card system where, upon entry, they give you a card to which you'll charge all your food and drinks, and then pay at booths on the way out. Even though it was a bit crowded, the place had a very friendly environment. People weren't pushing you out of the way or anything like that, which was refreshing. On the whole, we had a good time and enjoyed the band.

It was (literally) a dark and stormy night when I set foot in an Applebee's for the first time…read moreanywhere in the world. Although it was still fairly empty, my party was quickly ushered to the upstairs level, where we were seated in a dark corner directly beneath a speaker blaring loud, generic music from a low ceiling. On the TV screens, nothing but the cable TV menu screen the whole time we were there. After figuring out the confusing menu and ordering one of the specials, I was told they didn't have the beer I wanted (having a decent beer selection on the menu is no use if they don't have what you want). When my order finally came, the plate was so hot that it gradually proceeded to turn my ribeye steak into a charred hockey puck. Very disappointing!

From the owner: ARENA é um local muito descontraído, onde você encontra excelente Qualidade de Serviço, na…read moreAlimentação e diversificado mix de Bebidas.

Absolutely delicious food (steak specifically!) The kindest service, especially to visiting…read moreAmericans! The ambience is very calm and lovely! Definitely will come again.

This cramped little bar right in the middle of the busiest part of Vila Madalena is plastered from…read morefloor to ceiling with soccer memorabilia that provides plenty to talk about while you enjoy your drinks and wait for your food. It has the usual drink options, and the highlight of the food menu is the Portuguese cod dishes, which easily serve two people. Everything is reasonably priced, and it's worth putting up with the local traffic to get there.

Sat inside one night for a drink - they had the Colorado Appia available which is one of the best…read morecervejas I had while in Brazil. The place has tons of seating available inside and outside. There are TVs that play sports like futebol. Lots of things to look at on display on their walls and ceiling. This gave me chill sports bar vibes. This was another bar that was very close (right around the corner) from the place I was staying at. Good service and safe at night.

I could not find the location despite copy and pasting and it was not in a safe area. I was…read moreattacked for my phone by two young men. Unsure if this is a scam address or just an error of address. THIS MUST BE CLEARED UP Não consegui encontrar a localização, mesmo copiando e colando, e não era uma área segura. Fui assaltada por dois jovens que roubaram meu celular. Não sei se este endereço é de um golpe ou apenas um erro de endereço. ISTO PRECISA SER ESCLARECIDO.

Eeerrr.... The Food is always dark lIke it's overdone. Almost everything is fried. The amount of…read morefood is huge but you'll never want to finish it. If you like peace and quiet don't come near these bars! Very very noisy every night! If you want to eat then you should go to Cafe creme, two bars away, in the corner of Paulista. Food is great there.

This place looked really cool! After eating here, I feel way different! I guess if you just want to…read morestop for a drink, this place is good. If you want any food or expect decent service, you should look elsewhere. There are many BETTER choices when visiting São Paulo. Drink a beer here, be happy here! Don't expect anything more, food quality is very poor at best.

Good food, especially the pork rib. I really love the…read morefinger chocolate cake that can be ordered with vanilla icecream, and hot or cold (just ask). Sometimes, however, they forget to deliver quality food. As a frequent goer, had to return my food several times because they're too hard, odd taste - as they've been prepared for a long time. Place can be too busy and VERY noisy, especially on Fridays. Definitely not a place to talk with the your friends.

We never go to Applebee's in the states. Actually, that's not true. I go with my parents…read moreoccasionally when I visit NJ, but all in all, we just don't go. We did decide to go to this one in São Paulo last night ironically, yes, but more importantly because they were showing the first game of the NFL season. The staff working at the bar was great. They got us our drinks quickly, the mugs were frosted and kept the beers cold. As soon as we moved to our table, the honeymoon was over. It took an absurd amount of time for them to replace our round of beers, and the quesadillas we requested without chicken came with chicken. When it came time to pay the check, we also found ourselves waiting an absurd amount of time. Luckily we just subscribed to the NFL ticket, so now we can watch games at home as opposed to having to ever go to Applebee's ever again! Also - the one thing that makes Applebee's interesting is they are part of the neighborhood. When I go to the local one near my family in NJ, the walls are covered with local sports team paraphernalia, old photos of the town, etc. This Applebee's had bare walls. It's in Brasil! I imagine there is some really awesome stuff they could be putting up there! Might make it more interesting.

They have a wonderful self serve buffet where you can get authentic food, great drinks and live…read moremusic! It is a great spot to check out and I can't wait to return someday.