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Academic Institutions
& Organisations
Arts
Organisations
Bars, Clubs
& Restaurants
Brazilian
Specialities
Charities & Community
Associations
Music & Dance
Publications
Sports
Academic Institutions & Organisations
ABEP – Association of Brazilian Post-Graduate Students and Researchers in the United Kingdom.
Brazilian Educational and Cultural Centre – A nonprofit cultural and educational organisation dedicated to promoting Brazil and the Portuguese language.
Canning House – The home of the Hispanic and Luso Brazilian Council, a non-political, non-profit organisation founded in 1943 to strengthen the links between Britain, Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
Centre for Brazilian Studies (Middlesex University) – Carries out research, and also organises and facilitates collaborative academic ventures between UK-based and Brazilian academics.
Centre for Brazilian Studies (University of Oxford) – Contributes to the formulation and teaching of a number of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses.
Institute for the Study of the Americas (University of London) – Promotes, coordinates and provides a focus for research and postgraduate teaching on the Americas in the University of London.
Arts Organisations
Brazilian Contemporary Arts – The BCA promotes Brazilian art and culture within the UK, as well as organising Brazilian Portuguese courses, art exhibitions, concerts and festivals.
BrazilianArtists.Net – This website promotes Brazilian art through an online events calendar and a directory of Brazilian artists working in the UK.
Friends of Latin American Expression – Flame aims to promote understanding of Latin American culture in the United Kingdom through projects that engage the public in multicultural activities.
Latin American Film Festival – Aimed at promoting Latin American films in the UK, this annual London festival showcases the best of new Latin American cinema.
Something from Brasil – Aiming to promote and create awareness of Brazilian cinema and culture, this new venture is involved in exhibition management, education, co-productions and magazine publishing.
Bars, Clubs & Restaurants
BARS & CLUBS
Brazilian Love Affair @ Notting Hill Arts Club
21 Notting Hill Gate
London W11 3JQ
020 74604459
www.nottinghillartsclub.com/Microsites/BLA.htm
Favela Chic
91-93 Great Eastern Street
London EC2 3HZ
020 76135228
www.favelachic.com
Guanabara
Parker Street
Corner with Drury Lane
London WC2B 5PW
020 72428600
www.guanabara.co.uk
RESTAURANTS
Barraco (Kilburn)
10 Kingsgate Place
London NW6 4TA
020 76044664
www.barracocafe.co.uk
Barraco (Camden)
4 Ferdinand Street
London NW1 8ER
020 72840050
www.barracocafe.co.uk
Brasil by Kilo
17 Oxford Street (1st floor)
London W1
020 72871269
Canela
33 Earlham Street
London WC2H 9LS
020 72406926
www.canelacafe.com
Casa Brasil
289 Regent's Park Road
London N3 3JY
020 83711999
Iguazu
Selfridges - Oxford Street
Duke Street
London W1
020 73183937
Made in Brasil
12 Inverness Street
London NW1 7HJ
020 74820777
www.made-in-brasil.co.uk
Pizzico
289 Regents Park Road
London N3 3JY
020 83711999
Rodízio Rico (Bayswater)
111 Westbourne Grove
London W2 4UW
020 77924035
www.rodizio.co.uk
Rodízio Rico (Islington)
77-78 Upper Street
London N1 0NU
020 73598059
www.rodizio.co.uk
Sabor Mineiro
63 Station Road
London NW10 4UX
020 89652050
Brazilian Specialities
FOOD & DRINK
Armazém Brazil
224 High Road
London NW10 2NX
020 88301395
www.armazembrazil.co.uk
Casa Brasil
Queensway Market - Shop E3
23-25 Queensway
London W2
020 77922931
www.spi-london.com
Delícias de Portugal (Kensal Green)
1008 Harrow Road
London NW10
020 89607933
Delícias de Portugal (Vauxhall)
280 Wandsworth Road
London SW8
020 76229811
Delícias de Portugal (Victoria)
43 Warwick Way
London SW1V
020 76305597
Ferreira Delicatessen
40 Delancey Street
Camden Town
London NW1
020 74852351
From Brasil
118 Dartmouth Park Hill
London N19
020 72724954
www.frombrasil.co.uk
Lisboa Delicatessen
57 Golborne Road
London W10
020 89685242
Lisboa Delicatessen
6 World’s End Place
London SW10
020 73763639
Mercearia Brasil
773 Harrow Road
London NW10
020 89620252
Sabor & Cor
27 Grosvenor Gardens
London SW1
020 72339686
Steven's News Supermarket
1 Burlington Parade, Edgware Road
Cricklewood, London NW2 6QG
RECIPES
www.cucabrazuca.com
Cucabrazuca.com is the brainchild of Brazilian designer Nando Farah, who's been in London for the last 18 years. It's very much a labour of love driven by a patriotic desire to convert as many gringos into adoptive Brazilians.
BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS
Casa Brasil
Queensway Market - Shop E3
23-25 Queensway
London W2
020 77922931
www.spi-london.com
Grant & Cutler
55-57 Great Marlborough Street
London W1F
020 77342012
www.grantandcutler.com
Lisboa Papelaria
55 Golborne Road
London W10
020 89685242
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
Brazil Bazaar
Online market for handmade Brazilian fashion
www.brazilbazaar.co.uk
Cocota Brazilian Beauty
0845 6439067
www.cocota.co.uk
EcoFashion Brazil
020 81239875
www.ecofashionbrazil.co.uk
Favela Shop
12-18 Hoxton St
London N1 6NG
020 32220042
www.favelashop.com
Minha Casa
51 Chalk Farm Road
London NW1 8AN
020 74286900
www.minha-casa.co.uk
Charities & Community Associations
ABRAS – Brazilian Association in the United Kingdom. Provides various social services for the Brazilian community in London.
ChildrensAid – A charity that works to improve the lives of children from poor communities in Brazil, having as its main objective the generation of opportunities through education, sports and citzenship.
Diálogo Brasil – An association of Brazilian organizations and individuals that meets to discuss issues relevant to the Brazilian community in the UK, and promotes Brazil in the cultural, social, academic, political and commercial spheres.
Latin American Disabled People’s Project – Founded in 1990, this organisation supports over 480 disabled Portuguese and Spanish speakers based in UK.
Task Brasil – Task Brasil's projects support children and teenagers living on the streets in Brazil.
The ABC Trust – Information on the social projects run by Action for Brazil's Children.
Music & Dance
CHOIR
Nossa Voz Choir - Open to all, Nossa Voz is a London-based choir that sings Brazilian songs.
MUSIC STORES
Casa Brasil
Queensway Market - Shop E3
23-25 Queensway
London W2
020 77922931
www.spi-london.com
Curve Music
Active in record, TV/film productions, publishing and talent management.
www.curvemusic.net
Mizzbrazil.com
Studio 5
2nd Floor
77 Fortress Road
London NW5
0845 8386329
www.mizzbrazil.com
SAMBA SCHOOLS
Samba schools in the UK offer dance and music lessons, and the London-based schools parade in the Notting Hill carnival.
London School of Samba
Paraíso Samba School
Quilombo do Samba
Publications
Brasil.Net – Magazine covering Brazilian affairs. Also contains information for Brazilians living in the UK. (in Portuguese)
Brazilink – A portal providing access to a huge number of articles on Brazilian social, political, economic and environmental issues. Edited by experts and maintained by volunteers worldwide.
Brazilian News – Weekly newspaper covering Brazilian and British affairs. (in Portuguese)
Brazilian Sports Press – Fortnightly newspaper covering Brazilian sporting news and events in the UK. (in Portuguese)
Guia Verde Amarelo – Monthly directory of services for the Brazilian community in Britain. (in Portuguese)
Jungle Drums – Monthly magazine in Portuguese and English. Articles on Brazilian popular culture, society and politics, plus listings for Brazilian cultural events in London and elsewhere in the UK.
Leros – Monthly magazine on Brazilian affairs. Also contains information for Brazilians living in the UK. (in Portuguese)
Oi Londres – Website with information for Brazilians in London. (in Portuguese)
Revista Real – Monthly magazine on Brazilian affairs. Also contains information for Brazilians living in the UK. (in Portuguese)
Sports
CAPOEIRA
Capoeira combines elements of dance, sport and martial art. It is 'played' in a circular space called roda and accompanied by chanting to the sound of the berimbau. It is becoming increasingly popular outside Brazil, and there are now several capoeira schools in the UK.
Amazonas Capoeira
Associação de Capoeira Engenho da Rainha
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Communities
Capoeira União
Kabula
London School of Capoeira
FOOTBALL AND FUTSAL
The UK has several amateur football clubs with Brazilian links. Some of them play futsal, a Brazilian variation on indoor football that is similar to British 'five a side'.
Brazilian Football Show Sports Club
Futsal in the UK
Futsal Premier League
Helvecia Futsal
Lusitania Brasil FC
Sambafoot







