Nightlife in
Browse popular tours and discover 26 tips recommended by our locals
It's the best night in town
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.
Is it a bar or a museum?
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.
A trendy bar near Bica lift
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.
Tasting wine
For warmer nights, you can choose to sit outside in the patio and choose a wine from a selection of wines discovered in small producers, especially national wines but also wines from Spain, Italy, France and others. “Goliardos” was the name applied during the Middle Ages to students and scholars guzzlers, that spent a lot of time in taverns.
Wine tasting in Bairro Alto
This cellaret bets more in red wine and Oporto wine, if you’re in doubt just ask for an opinion which one you should taste. And drink accompanying with a cheese from Azeitão or Niza, or a kind of sausage. And if you want to have dinner near the bar, just cross the street, they also own a restaurant with tables outside.
Let's listen to Fado
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.
Prostitutes, sailors and now artists
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.
In a intimate atmosphere
The décor is Victorian style, in an intimate atmosphere, where the red is the dominant color, example of that are the velvet red sofas. There are some details like stained glass and lamps of art nouveau.
A talk in a bar
With a cozy and intimate atmosphere, a piano that serves as a table, shelves with sculptures and busts. Decorated by Luís Pinto Coelho as “A Paródia” and “Pavilhão Chinês”. If you’re hungry, try the toasts.
Let's have a drink in Bairro Alto
The most popular bar in Bairro Alto and the one with the biggest space, however you will probably see a crowd outside. If you don’t go very late, you might still find an empty chair to sit.