Must-see nightlife in Lisbon

  • Posh

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    This gay disco opened in 2018, and features drag, electronic music, national and international stars, and a whole lot of hot people.

  • Purex

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This unsigned Bairro Alto spot draws a lesbian and mixed crowd, with DJ nights and a small dance floor. No cover charge.

  • Construction

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Construction is one of Lisbon's hottest gay clubs, with pumping house music and a dark room.

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    TOPO Chiado

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This open-air bar and restaurant is the second TOPO location and has transformed the back of the Convento do Carmo ruins into a surprising lounge space…

  • Bookstore-bar Menina e Moça at Cais do Sodré

    Menina e Moça

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Born from the owner's love for books and literature, the theme of this bookstore and bar revolves around Portuguese-speaking authors, from the books on…

  • The atmosphere is laid-back in this river-facing combination of bar, restaurant, and club, ideal for a cocktail or a casual meal by the Tejo

    Lisboa Rio Restaurante & Club

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    The atmosphere is laid-back in this river-facing combination of bar, restaurant and club. This place is ideal for a cocktail or a casual meal by the Rio…

  • The quirky decor is eye-catching and the chairs set at the large garage-like entrance are inviting to relax with craft beer or the customary Portuguese draft beer

    Castro Beer

    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…

  • Wine with a View at Torre de Belem in Lisbon

    Wine with a View

    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…

  • Banana Cafe

    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…

  • Club Carib

    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…

  • O'Gílíns

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    O’Gílíns offers Guinness, big-screen sports and live music some nights. It's big with the Irish when the rugby's on.

  • Hennessy’s

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    A former tailor's shop turned relaxed Irish pub, with banter, occasional live music and Kilkenny and Guinness on tap.

  • Cervejaria da Trindade

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    It's a tourist trap, but this must-see 13th-century monastery turned clattering beer hall oozes atmosphere with its vaults and azulejos of quaffing…

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