Guanabara
Parker Street,  Corner of Drury Lane, Camden,  London,  WC2B 5PW
Telephone: 020 7242 8600
 
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Most Latin-American themed bars and restaurants in Central London are depressingly predictable, with Shakira and Sol beer the only concessions to authenticity. Guanabara, hidden around the back of the New London Theatre is a refreshing change. A massive circular room on two levels, it offers a range of imported lagers and spirits and an impressive music policy mixes fashionable Brazilian dance and D‘n’B with some fine live combos.

The décor is mostly sparse and elegant, with the exception of a wonderfully gaudy glitterball chandelier over the large dancefloor. A side-area offers a respite from the music, with wide sofas and table football.

While we were not overly impressed by the cocktails, the food was fantastic. A short menu offers genuine South American cuisine. There’s delicious street food to snack on, and rich filling main courses, like Pork and Black Bean Stew. Drinks prices are very reasonable for this part of town, while the food is superb value. This is a great addition to the West End’s nightlife and well worth seeking out.
 
Visiting Guanabara
 
 
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Travel
 
Underground Stations
Holborn Tube (4 minutes)
Covent Garden Tube (4 minutes)
Railway Stations
Charing Cross Railway Station (13 minutes)
City Thameslink Station (19 minutes)
 
 
 
Car Parking
 
Drury Lane NCP (1 minutes)
Holborn NCP (3 minutes)
 
 
Alternative Bars Near Guanabara
 
 
London Nightlife
Detroit Bar
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Camden,  London,  WC2H
4 minutes distance from Guanabara
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on ...More...
 
London Nightlife
Admiral Duncan
54 Old Compton Street, Westminster,  London,  W1D
10 minutes distance from Guanabara
This once staid gay pub has been the subject of much media attention in the wake of 1999’s tragic bomb attack. Today, it is a ...More...
 
 
Local Nightlife Near Guanabara
 
 
London Nightlife
The End
18 West Central Street, Camden,  London,  WC1A
3 minutes distance from Guanabara
The End kick started a new wave of clubbing in the capital with their killer sound system, hi-tech innovation and user-friendly ethos. The baby of ...More...
 
London Nightlife
The Cove
1 The Piazza, Westminster,  London,  WC2E
6 minutes distance from Guanabara
Overlooking Covent Garden Piazza, the Cove is a world away from the crowds outside. Tucked up in a worn, leather armchair under the pub’s low, ...More...
 
 
Local Hotels Near Guanabara
 
 
London Hotels
Kingsway Hall Hotel
Great Queen Street, Camden,  London,  WC2B
2 minutes distance from Guanabara
Well-equipped, comfortable rooms await guests to this elegantly modern hotel in the heart of Theatreland. Set yourself up for the day with a hearty breakfast ...More...
 
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High Holborn Hall
178 High Holborn London,  WC1V
3 minutes distance from Guanabara
This impressive building, set at the top of Theatreland’s Drury Lane, puts you right in the midst of London's West End. With 494 beds it ...More...
 
 
Local Event Near Guanabara
 
 
London Event
Fruit Machine
Heaven,  The Arches, Villiers Street, Westminster,  London,  WC2N
12 minutes distance from Guanabara
Fun, attitude-free, midweek pop, R&B, and funky house party in London's premier gay venue. This week is a house special, with cutting edge beats from ...More...
 
London Event
The Comedy Store Players
The Comedy Store,  1a Oxenden Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1Y
13 minutes distance from Guanabara
Every Sunday and Wednesday at the Comedy Store is improvisation night. The store is the spiritual home of stand up in the UK, and draws ...More...
 
 
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Local Sights and Attractions Near Guanabara
 
 
London Sights and Attractions
The Cartoon Museum
35 Little Russell Street, Camden,  London,  WC1A
5 minutes distance from Guanabara
London's first museum of British cartoons, caricature, and comic art. Combining art with humour, this recent addition to London’s museum-cum-gallery scene is refreshingly vibrant. From political ...More...
 
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London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza, Westminster,  London,  WC2E
6 minutes distance from Guanabara
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back ...More...
 
 
Local Shopping Near Guanabara
 
 
London Shopping
Charles Worthington
28 Great Queen Street, Camden,  London,  WC2B
1 minutes distance from Guanabara
Service is a watchword at this salon, where clients are guaranteed a first-class hairdressing experience. Celebrity coiffeur Worthington personally trains all his staff and standards ...More...
 
London Shopping
Aveda
Urban Retreat and Chakra Rooms 174 High Holborn, Camden,  London,  WC1V
3 minutes distance from Guanabara
Environmentally conscious hair and make-up brand with 'lifestyle' stores like this one in High Holborn - where there's even a herb garden on the roof ...More...
 
 
Local Dining Near Guanabara
 
 
London Dining
Sarastro
126 Drury Lane, Westminster,  London,  WC2B
1 minutes distance from Guanabara
Ornate, opera-themed Turkish restaurant with singing waiters and unique opera-box style seating. One of Theatreland’s favourite restaurants, Sarastro must also rank highly as one of ...More...
 
London Dining
Great Queen Street
32 Great Queen Street, Camden,  London,  WC2B
1 minutes distance from Guanabara
Fans of St John in Farringdon (described by us as "one of the best restaurants in the capital"), The Eagle nearby ("the original and arguably ...More...
 
 
Local Education Near Guanabara
 
 
London Education
English [Out There!]
10 Coptic Street, Camden,  London,  WC1A
5 minutes distance from Guanabara
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken ...More...
 
London Education
Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design
Southampton Row, Camden,  London,  WC1B
6 minutes distance from Guanabara
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in ...More...
 
 
Local Leisure Near Guanabara
 
 
London Leisure
The Sanctuary
12 Floral Street, Westminster,  London,  WC2E
5 minutes distance from Guanabara
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll ...More...
 
London Leisure
All Star Lanes
Victoria House,  Bloomsbury Place, Camden,  London,  WC1B
6 minutes distance from Guanabara
This fun bowling alley and restaurant is a great place for a gang of you to spend a memorable night out trying to out-do each ...More...
 
 
Local Pubs Near Guanabara
 
 
London Pubs
The Cove
1 The Piazza, Westminster,  London,  WC2E
6 minutes distance from Guanabara
Overlooking Covent Garden Piazza, the Cove is a world away from the crowds outside. Tucked up in a worn, leather armchair under the pub’s low, ...More...
 
London Pubs
Lamb & Flag
33 Rose Street, Westminster,  London,  WC2E
7 minutes distance from Guanabara
One of the oldest pubs in London. Once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here, the Lamb & Flag has ...More...
 
 
Local Business Near Guanabara
 
 
London Business
Guanabara
Parker Street,  Corner of Drury Lane, Camden,  London,  WC2B
0 minutes distance from Guanabara
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New London Theatre
Drury Lane, Camden,  London,  WC2B
0 minutes distance from Guanabara
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