Lisbon Nightlife: 36 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in Lisbon

A Tasca do Chico

By Rita

Recovered from an old tavern, framed by dozens of paintings, posters, clippings and tables and benches that are not enough for everyone that wants to hear a fado. If you want to hear some Fado Vadio (Fado that is sang by non professionals), show up on Mondays and Wednesdays.

by Rita

Pavilhão Chinês

Nightlife 17 7

By Rita

Is it a bar or a museum?

Pavilhão Chinês

17

In a classic environment you will find five rooms with thousands of pieces: medals, tin soldiers, frames, mugs, cartoons, flags, busts, strollers, pieces of Bordalo Pinheiro (a much known Portuguese artist) and much more. And if you’re fond with snooker, the last room has two tables, being the only smoking room.

by Rita

Clube Ferroviário

Nightlife 13 4

By Rita

Do not miss the train

Clube Ferroviário

13

Terrace, TGV Room and Railway Room are three distinct spaces that can be used mainly for music, including concerts, but also for themed parties, outdoor cinema, theatre and other performances. At the entrance, the Snooker Room as is known, is a space for exhibitions.

by Rita

Hot Club Portugal

Nightlife 13 4

By Rita

The best jazz club

Hot Club Portugal

13

It’s one of the oldest jazz clubs in Europe, being considered as one of the 100 best jazz clubs in the world, by the prestigious American magazine called DownBeat.

by Rita

Bicaense

Nightlife 14 3

By Rita

A trendy bar near Bica lift

Bicaense

14

It used to be an old tasca, that was converted in a coffee shop and bar. It has a marble counter and stools. In the room inside, there are concerts and DJs that put music from eclectic sounds till a more alternative sound.

by Rita

Lux

Nightlife 16 7

By Catarina

It's the best night in town

Lux

16

You don't need more indications, everyone knows where the finest club in the city stands. So, be smart and google for the lineup before you go there, that way you can assure you’ll find your vibe. At Lux the night ends in the morning and you’ll have the sun rising in the other side of the river. So, attention, try not to forget your sunglasses.

by Catarina

Pensão Amor

Nightlife 29 6

By Rita

Prostitutes, sailors and now artists

Pensão Amor

29

The building is part of the reconstruction of Downtown, the building’ stairs are the same since right after the 1755 earthquake. Red is the color on the walls, old pictures of seminude ladies in shy erotic poses, burlesque posters of cabarets and an atmosphere of a Madame’s house late nineteenth century.

by Rita

Incógnito Bar

Nightlife 11 3

By Elli

Indie bar away from the fuss.

Incógnito Bar

11

If you are looking a place where to dance the night away to some hand picked music then this is the place for you. A down hill walk from Bairro Alto and just a little less mainstream. The entrance fee is always 5€ and you get a drink of your choice.

by Elli

Fábrica de Braço de Prata

Nightlife 14 2

By Rita

When war becomes art

Fábrica de Braço de Prata

14

How can someone define Fábrica de Braço de Prata? It’s indefinable. You have dinning rooms, bar, bookshops, movie studio, concert halls, art galleries, workshops, exhibitions and other cultural events. A place where ideas are discussed and art is created, functioning as a democratic and open space.

by Rita

Musicbox

Nightlife 12 6

By Rita

Let's flee from the teenagers

Musicbox

12

A Lisbon nightspot which is very trendy nowadays, establishing itself as a promoter of new urban trends. A room with stone arcades, bringing to memory the rock caves from other times; and that offers great technical conditions regarding sound level, lighting and image.

by Rita

Templários

Nightlife 6 1

By Rita

Live music everynight

Templários

6

In this bar with live music, many musicians, singers, actors, entertainers, magicians and writers have passed through the stage.

by Rita

Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL)

Fun & Active 8 0

By Sofia

Tecnho Rave with Pan-Pot 18 Feb

Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL)

8

Booom!!!! Second State Showcase with Pan-Pot, BEC & Michael Klein Pan-Pot know exactly what to do. Unconstrained by boundaries, they traverse techno, house and everything in between with a masters touch.

by Sofia

Chafariz do Vinho

Nightlife 6 1

By Rita

Wine cellar

Chafariz do Vinho

6

A cellar selected by a journalist and wine critic, João Paulo Martins and with a choice of 300 labels, mainly Portuguese. There are plenty of choices of snacks to accompany the wine, like Carpaccio, cheeses, seafood (mussels, scallops) and different kinds of cold cuts.

by Rita

Trumps

Nightlife 9 2

By Mila

Great Fun

Trumps

9

You pay 10/12€ entrance, which includes some drinks, therefore, is very reasonable. If you want to simply have a great time, dance all night long, release your bad energy, meet new people, JUST GO! The house dancers and barmen are insanely gorgeous!

by Mila

TMN Ao Vivo

Fun & Active 10 1

By Rita

Sunbathing outside...concerts inside

TMN Ao Vivo

10

An old warehouse was transformed into a concert hall (capacity of over 1000 people) and fully equipped to accommodate bands and DJs, but also receives stand-up comedy and theater’s performances. You can listen to pop-rock, indie rock or world music and the programming is a result of renting the space to agents and labels.

by Rita