Must-see nightlife in Lisbon

  • George

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This popular pub is the top choice for a classier pint among 200-year-old stone archways made all the more atmospheric by strategic lighting and…

  • Old Pharmacy

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    True to its name, this dimly lit space was once a pharmacy, its backlit built-in cabinets now lined with dozens of Portuguese wines. There's outdoor…

  • 8ª Colina Taproom

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    One of the top brewers in Lisbon's microbrew scene, 8ª Colina's long-awaited taproom opened with spectacularly framed castle views straight from its 10…

  • Lisbon Winery

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    A commanding 16th-century cistern is the focal point at this excellent wine bar opened by two ex-journalists shunning the status quo. It purposely…

  • O Purista Barbiere

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    How about a cocktail with that haircut? Luckily, it's the patrons knocking back fantastic gin and tonics at this hipster bar and barbershop, not the…

  • Ferroviário

    Lisbon

    Set high above the far eastern end of the Santa Apolónia train station complex, this former social club for Lisbon's railworkers was long ago transformed…

  • Ginjinha da Tininha

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    There's something to be said for a grandmotherly type serving up her home hooch ginjinha (cherry liqueur; €1) out of a plastic pitcher from the window of…

  • Europa Sunrise

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    If twisting the night away until 6am just doesn't quite cut it, Europa Sunrise is the after-after-hours club, keeping Santos thumping until 10am on…

  • Crafty Corner

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    An Irishman well versed in Cais do Sodré bars (he owns Hennessy's Irish pub as well) has stepped up the neighbourhood's bar game with this refined lounge…

  • Maria Caxuxa

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Set in a former bakery, Maria Caxuxa has effortless style reminiscent of late '90s Berlin – its several rooms are decked out with giant mixers, 1950s…

  • Shelter Bar

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    One of Príncipe Real's newer gay bars, Shelter Bar is reliably crowded – especially for its craft beer – and skews a bit more mature than WoofLX across…

  • A Tabacaria

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Small and intimate (and simultaneously sleek and grungy), this Cais do Sodré watering hole boasts a beautiful hardwood back bar and original stained glass…

  • Flor de Lúpulo

    Lisbon

    It would be odd to venture to Arroios just for a pint, and you'll need to tolerate the out-of-place, American-diner-style decor, but this tiny new 10-tap…

  • By the Wine

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Venture beyond Alentejo and Douro wines at this excellent wine bar, where some 65 offerings by the glass (€2.60 to €50) can be sipped under an impressive…

  • Ginginha do Carmo

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Tucked behind the Estação do Rossio, this ginjinha (cherry liqueur) bar flaunts a slick, monochrome interior. It’s a convivial spot for a ginjinha shot…

  • Capela

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    According to (questionable) legend this was once a Gothic chapel, but today Capela’s gospel is an experimental line-up of electronica and funky house. Get…

  • Bar Bicaense

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Indie kids have a soft spot for this chilled Bica haunt, kitted out with a minimalist array of retro light fixtures. It's a less rowdy scene than nearby…

  • Graça do Vinho

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    This small and intimate wine bar run by hands-on friendly owner Miguel offers a refreshing variety of wines (at least 40 by the glass), which go nicely…

  • Portas Largas

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This Bairro Alto linchpin retains original fittings including black-and-white tiles, columns and porticos. It throws open portas largas (wide doors) to a…

  • Corvo

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Príncipe Real's hottest new gay club comes courtesy of the same duo that hosts the city's highly successful Conga Club parties. Craft beer and oyster…

  • Espumantaria do Petisco

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Sip 16 offerings of Portuguese sparkling wines by the glass, or go for one of the creative sparkling-wine cocktails (€8 to €9), on this bar's pretty…

  • Bosq

    Lisbon

    This hypercool two-storey nightclub features a 120-sq-metre vertical garden above the upstairs bar and duelling environments that bounce between dance, R…

  • Artis

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Down a few steps from street level, Artis is a warmly lit place with old wood details, a jazzy soundtrack and an excellent selection of wines by the glass…

  • Le Chat

    Lisbon

    Staring at the view of the docks and Ponte 25 de Abril (and construction cranes!) is the prime activity on the terrace of this glass-walled cafe-bar. It’s…

  • Alfaia Garrafeira

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    On a quiet stretch of Bairro Alto, this tiny wine shop and charcuterie serves wines by the glass (€4 to €6) as well as cheeses, smoked meats and other…

  • Incógnito

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Pint-sized Incógnito offers an alternative vibe and DJs thrashing out indie rock and electropop. Sweat it out with a fun crowd on the tiny basement dance…

  • Noobai Café

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Great views, winning cocktails (€6 to €8.50) and a festive crowd make Noobai a popular draw for a sundowner at Miradouro de Santa Catarina. The vibe is…

  • Lounge

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Little Miss Popular on the Cais do Sodré circuit, this laid-back indie club is jam-packed and pumping most nights, with a clientele that skews a tad older…

  • Lost In

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    For drinks and light bites with knockout views of the castle and downtown Lisbon, head to the Indo-chic patio at Lost In, shaded by colourful parasols and…

  • Majong

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Long-time favourite Majong oozes shabby chic with its cabbage-shape lights, deep-red walls and school chairs, all atmospherically candlelit. Mojitos and…

  • Clube da Esquina

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    DJs play electronica to an eye-candy crowd amid original exposed Pombaline Cage support beams: this is the anchor bar of Lisbon's gay corner, at Rua da…

  • Musicbox

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Under the brick arches on lies one of Lisbon’s hottest clubs. The pulsating Musicbox hosts loud and sweaty club nights, with music shifting from electro…

  • Discoteca Jamaica

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Gay and straight, black and white, young and old – everyone has a soft spot for this offbeat club. It gets going at around 2am on weekends with DJs…

  • Trumps

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Trumps is still one of Lisbon’s best-known gay clubs, with cruisy corners, a sizeable dance floor and events from live music to drag. It features national…

  • Bar 38° 41’

    Belém

    Watch boats bob on the water over coffee or cocktails (€8 to €10) at this stylish, dressed-in-black dockside lounge bar. Guest DJs liven things up…

  • Finalmente

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Doing drag in Lisbon since 1976, this popular club has a tiny dance floor, famous nightly drag shows hosted by the talented Debora Kristal (starting…

  • WoofLX

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Príncipe Real's hopping bear-ish gay bar (though it attracts all shapes and sizes), it's part of the Woof empire that now includes the naughtier, more…

  • Café Suave

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    A laid-back spot that attracts a mix of foreigners and locals, with decent DJ grooves on weekends. It's a good place to start the night. Cocktails cost €5…

  • Liquid

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Get juiced at this hole-in-the-wall Portuguese chain, with fresh-pressed juices (€1.70 to €5.30; including detox, wheatgrass and matcha) and smoothies.

  • Bar TR3S

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Gay revellers (real men and bears, according to the lingo) descend on the outdoor seating at happy hour at one of Príncipe Real's best gay bars.

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