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Cantinho Acadêmico

Fairly quick service and a wide variety of snacks and meals. On the downside it's slightly more expensive than other bars in the area. On the weekend there are live music and occasionally even full-scale concerts.

nightlife

Address: Avenida 13 de Maio 2370
Getting there: next to the humanities faculty of the university
Hours: Mon-Sat 16:00-

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