Bar/pub

Tubaina Bar
R. Haddock Lobo, 74

A bar (!) dedicated to Paulistano’s favorite soda pop variations.

Sex/strip

Sauna 269
R. Bela Cintra, 269

Free nuts during special hours at this upscale gay bathhouse with a reputation for cleanliness.

Accessories/Bags

Shopping Frei Caneca
R. Frei Caneca, 569

Became the bastion of the gay community after a kiss-in protest.

Cafe

Mate Por Favor
R. Augusta, 1492, Consolação

Vegetarian coxinhas and more for straightedgers rubbing elbows at the counter with filmgoers.

Bar/pub

Geni
R. Bela Cintra, 539, Consolacao

Old mansion hosts energetic live-music parties from jazz to samba rock.

Club

Vegas
R. Augusta, 765, Consolacao

Well-heeled fashionistas flirt and grind to electro, rock or hip-hop at one of the hottest tix in town.

Books

Passagem Literaria da Consolacao
Rua da Consolacao, 2423, Consolacao

Bookworms find their natural habitat underground, in this below-street-level pedestrian tunnel.

Bakery

Bella Paulista
Rua Haddock Lobo, 354, Consolacao

24-hour bakery a gold mine for nutrient-drained clubbers.

Business

Pergamon Hotel
R. Frei Caneca, 80, Consolacao

Gay-friendly hotel considers style and taste critical.

Bar/pub

Z Carniceria Bar
R. Augusta, 934, Consolacao

Haunted former beef packing shop turned bar in choice atmosphere.

Bar/pub

Volt
R. Haddock Lobo, 40, Consolacao

High-wattage fun for hipsters.

Bar/pub

Santa Augusta Bar
R. Augusta, 976, Consolacao

Underground joint for crowd that prefers low-key over high-adrenaline.

Club

Astronete
R. Matias Aires, 183-B, Consolacao

Red lighting heats up rock heads for some action.

Pizza

O Pedaco da Pizza
R. Augusta, 1463, Consolacao

Post-club munchies are to be credited for all the hustle and bustle at the Consolação location of this small chain.

Club

Sonique
R. Bela Cintra, 461, Consolacao

Concrete lair for 20th-century Marie Antoinette.

Club

Tapas Club
R. Augusta, 1246, Consolacao

Indie rockers, dub heads and jazz nerds collude for some lounge action and tapas.

Bar/pub

Flyer Bar
R. Peixoto Gomide, 67, Consolacao

Emo kids hit up this flyered bar for a bargain beer before hitting the club circuit.

Bar/pub

Exquisito!
R. Bela Cintra, 532, Consolacao

Busy bar with Latin flavor and Brazilian slant, from food to art on walls.

Club

Studio SP
R. Augusta, 591, Consolacao

Street vibe with wheatpasted posters, good-looking indie rock crowd, ample space for stage and quality sound system.

Club

Funhouse
R. Bela Cintra, 567, Consolacao

For such a name the owners are likely thankful that the cozy Funhouse lives up to its nomer.

Arab

Kebabel
R. Fernando de Albuquerque, 22, Consolacao

Share a plate of hummus with the talkative shaggy-haired twentysomethings near your table.

Contemporary/mix

Drosophyla
R. Pedro Taques, 80, Consolacao

Find a potent lychee caipirinha made with sake at this irreverently decorated hangout.

Club

A Loca
R. Frei Caneca, 916

“The Crazy” lives up to its nomer, bequeathed for all the insane memories party-goers maintain despite the inevitable alcohol-induced blackouts.