Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
At Castro Beer the quirky decor is eye-catching and the chairs set at the garage-like entrance look inviting to relax in with the customary Portuguese…
Must-see nightlife in Portugal
Belém
This mobile bar, run from a tuk-tuk, invites you to pair a glass (€4 to €10) or a bottle of your favourite Portuguese wine with the view of the Rio Tejo…
Portugal
The owner of a decades-old restaurante típico facing Estoril's pretty Jardim do Estoril realised he needed to get hip to craft brewing to keep up with the…
Peniche
This popular place has an atmospheric exposed-rock interior and terrace. It deals in everything from early morning coffees to sandwiches and crepes. The…
Cascais
This glorified beer stall inside Mercado da Vila features 15 draught options per day, mostly from Belgium, Germany and the UK, and a small shop where you…
Aliados & Bolhão
This slick, pared-down bar attracts an upbeat crowd with a splash of class, '80s and '90s pop and rock and 160 different kinds of gin. Try palate…
Ericeira
You could do worse than knocking back a fresh pint from Ericeira's own Mean Sardine Brewery on the sea-view terrace at Santa Marta – Lounge Café inside…
Portimão
On a bougainvillea-draped laneway inside a lovingly restored former house with timber ceilings, this atmospheric bar is decorated with antique knick…
Funchal
Housed in a traditional low Madeiran building, now overshadowed on all sides by glass-and-steel hotel edifices, Pub No 2 has been around forever and still…
The Algarve
Everything is brutal about the Cathedral, from the grey-granite cladding and industrial metal doors to the 1am opening time (though it doesn't really get…
Olhão
A real slice of historic Portugal, this no-frills old-timers bar in the centre of town has a nicotine-stained interior and is so authentic you can forgive…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Somewhat hidden above a Vodafone shop steps from the monastery, you'll find one of Batalha's few bars, a modern – but smoky – tasca that draws a lively…
Mértola
Just outside the old walls, the Cafe Guadiana is a popular local gathering spot for coffee, desserts, tapas, decent pizzas (around €7) and good wines by…
Tavira
Laid-back Ref has a lounge-like, 1970s feel but plays contemporary music. Punch is served in summer (when the action spills out into the laneway) and…
Belém
One of Lisbon's iconic vintage trams has been born again as this nicely chilled cafe, with tables set up under the trees on the square near the monastery…
Évora
Set in the cloisters of the old Palácio Barrocal, this tiny cafe and drinking spot has outdoor tables in the courtyard where you can recharge with a drink…
Braga
On a hill overlooking the countryside, this sleek glass-and-wood cafe is a fine meeting spot for a coffee or two, sunset cocktails or late-night bites…
Guimarães
An always bustling cafe-bar where sport blasts on the TV and lots of men sit around the circular counter. A long-standing favourite, going strong since…
Aliados & Bolhão
In a handsomely designed throwback to the 1950s, this intimate cafe housed in a former warehouse hosts a good mixed gay and straight crowd. It's a retro…
Aliados & Bolhão
Something of a Porto stalwart on the Rua Cândido dos Reis, Plano B is where DJs and live bands hold court. Much like the crowd, the line-up is truly…
Cascais
Sitting unsuspectingly above one of the most atmospheric and touristy streets in Cascais is this alternative watering hole, a dive bar with a rock and…
Évora
Praxis has one big dance floor, one small dance floor and DJs spinning house, R&B and hip-hop. It’s a lively, good-time crowd, but the place doesn’t get…
Ericeira
This casual place is almost summed up by its name. It offers a relaxed beach-town vibe and is a perfect spot for an afternoon drink, whether a fruit juice…
Coimbra
An institution amongst Coimbra's student bar-hoppers, this tiny place near the old cathedral is the ideal venue for a big night. Think cheap shots,…
Ericeira
This otherwise unexciting bar offers Ericeira's best selection of local craft beer, including a wealth of bottles from local suds house Mean Sardine and…
Viana do Castelo
This glass-box bar-cafe by the riverfront is a popular evening gathering point for locals. It’s a prime spot for a sundowner, with full-on views of the…
Funchal
Now loomed over by the new Savoy, Funchal's longest-established British pub has sports TV, Sunday roasts, occasional live music and a low-lit interior –…
Évora
Attracting all ages, this tiny, smoky but cosy spot with little wooden tables in a cave-like space attracts a loyal following who enjoy kicking back…
Évora
Right in Évora’s medieval heart, this bar has a pretty tree-shaded patio for nursing a glass of Alentejo wine. The food is pretty good too.
Lagos
A good-natured and buzzing dive bar, this dark-wood place gathers plenty of surfers and backpackers, who spill out onto the street-side tables. Live music…
Mértola
This vaguely medieval-feeling bar has friendly barkeeps and eclectic decor (colourful paintings and a wall of skeleton keys), with a shaded wooden terrace…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
A dance-loving crowd has flocked to Carib for years, drawn by DJs spinning a variety of world beats – Afro-Cuban jazz, Brazilian MPB and samba, African…
The Douro
A hidden drinking spot lies inside the walls of the castelo. This atmospheric landmark bar is subdued during the week, but packs in a festive student…
Cascais
For the craic in Cascais, it has to be this cheery Irish watering hole. Pull up a stool for Guinness, Premiere League footy or live jam sessions on…
Braga
One of Braga's oldest disco clubs, southeast of the historical centre, in the Mercado do Carandá. It churns out house and techno tunes to a party-happy…
Guimarães
One of many bar-hopping venues in the historic centre, this cosy, ever-popular bar plays alternative sounds and offers enticing drink specials during the…
The Douro
Running deep into the hollowed-out ground floor of an old stone relic, Cacau is a cafe by day and a bar by night, with electro-funky tunes and a young…
Sintra
A tiled bar, Fonte da Pipa has craggy, cave-like rooms and comfy seats. It's a Sintra mainstay that's especially popular with students and twenty…
Viana do Castelo
This is where the action happens on weekend nights, at this cosy bar on the old town's main square. Tables spill out and crowds hang out till closing time.
Braga
Loungey cafe-bar on a bustling strip by the cathedral, great for sampling the speciality gin and tonics at night to the sound of live bands or DJs.
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