Nightlife in Lisbon
Lisbon is famous for its Portuguese fado folk music, best experienced at Café Luso in the Bairro Alto or Clube de Fado in the Alfama. Portugal's capital offers everything from classical music at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in São Sebastião to contemporary performing arts at Belém Cultural Centre. Partygoers can choose from ever-popular Lux in Santa Apolónia, cool jazz nights at Speakeasy in Alcãntara or simply a relaxed cocktail or pot of tea at Cinco Lounge in Bairro Alto.
Bars
Expand all1. Matiz Pombalina - 18th-century style recreated
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Baixa bar Matiz Pombalina adds a contemporary twist to the 18th-century style of Marquês de Pombal, who rebuilt Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake. Bare brick walls contrast with bright, upholstered chairs where you can enjoy cocktails and local artworks.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
25, Rua das Trinas, Lisbon 1200-855
Telephone
+351 21 404 3703
2. Ginjinha do Rossio - Local cherry liqueur
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Vintage signs and full liqueur bottles welcome you to Ginjinha do Rossio, a tiny bar carved into a wall just north of the Baixa district. Locals queue up for €1 plastic cups of ginjinha (cherry brandy) to sip outside with friends.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
8, Largo São Domingos, Lisbon 1100-201
Transport
Restauradores metro
3. Solar do Vinho do Porto - Comfortable port bar
Show moreLocated in a former palace in Bairro Alto, Solar do Vinho do Porto is the place to sink into deep armchairs. Ports range from the affordable to the very expensive and include vintage varieties by the bottle or the glass.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
45, Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara, Lisbon 1250-237
Telephone
+351 21 347 5707
4. Cinco Lounge - Cocktails, mocktails and tea
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Low lighting, candles and picture windows make Cinco Lounge a relaxed bar in Bairro Alto. Sit on barstools or sink into brown leather chairs while sipping vintage-style gin cocktails or modern mojitos, non-alcoholic mocktails or pots of tea.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
17-A, Rua Ruben A Leitao, Príncipe Real, Lisbon 1200-039
Telephone
+351 21 342 4033
Clubs
Expand all5. Op Art Café - Riverside nightclub
Show moreOp Art Café in Alcântara overlooks the Santo Amaro docks and Tagus River. By day it's a trendy café and restaurant but, as night falls, DJs spin dance tunes and it makes an easy transition into an equally popular nightclub.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Doca de Santo Amaro, Lisbon 1350-353
Telephone
+351 21 395 6787
Transport
Tram 15 to Alcântara
6. Trumps - Popular gay club
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Trumps is Lisbon's hottest gay nightclub with a dance floor and entertainment area plus a quiet bar. Located in the lively Bairro Alto district, everyone is welcome to join in with its fun-filled nights, varying from live music to drag.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
104B, Rua da Imprensa Nacional, Lisbon 1250-127
Telephone
+351 21 397 1059
7. Lux - Exclusive nightclub
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Part-owned by John Malkovich, Lux is a fashionable club located on the riverfront. Expect dance music from international DJs, strobe lighting and video screens. The bouncers tend to pick who they let in so an outfit to impress is essential.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Armazem A, Cais da Pedra Santa Apolónia, Lisbon 1950-376
Telephone
+351 21 882 0890
8. Blues Café - Restaurant-bar with live jazz
Show more Overlooking the Alcântara Docks, Blues Café is inspired by New Orleans with upholstered chairs in rich reds and golds and photos of jazz icons. As well as a restaurant, there's an outdoor terrace and club with regular live jazz.E-mail this item
Address
Rua Cintura do Porto, Armazem H, Nave 3, Lisbon 1200-109
Telephone
+351 21 395 7085
Entertainment
Expand all9. Clube de Fado - Live folk guitarist
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Located in the Alfama district, Clube de Fado is an elegant venue owned by guitarist Mario Pacheco. As diners enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine, Pacheco is joined by other musicians for a live show of melancholic fado - Portuguese folk music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
94, Rua São João da Praça, Lisbon 1100-521
Telephone
+351 21 885 2704
10. Chapitô - Juggling and theatrical entertainment
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Just below Castelo do São Jorge sits Chapitô. Apart from spectacular views of the city, the laid-back bar, tapas restaurant and general chill-out venue also offers a cultural and entertainment programme featuring everything from juggling acts to courses and workshops.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1/7, Costa do Castelo, Lisbon
Telephone
+351 21 885 5550
Transport
Tram no 28 to St Luzia miradouro; Bus no 37 from Praça Figueira to Castelo de S Jorge
Website
11. Café Luso - Portuguese folk music
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Café Luso is a 1930s bar-restaurant in the Bairro Alto district, popular for its Portuguese folk dancing and melancholic fado music. Traditional cuisine is also served but if you just want a drink with music, come for the late session.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
10, Travessa da Queimada, Lisbon 1200-365
Telephone
+351 21 342 2281
12. Speakeasy - Cocktails and live jazz
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Located in Alcântara, Speakeasy has become renowned as the best venue for jazz in the city, with live performances from Portugal and beyond. The restaurant serves a Portuguese menu or you can come just for cocktails and live music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Cais das Oficinas, Armazem 115, Rocha Conde d'Obidos, Lisbon 1350-352
Telephone
+351 21 396 4257
13. Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation - Classical arts performances
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Portugal's most important cultural organisation, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in São Sebastião has a choir and orchestra which perform an annual programme of concerts, supplemented by visiting international orchestras. Jazz concerts take place during the summer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
45A, Avenida de Berna, Lisbon 1067-001
Telephone
+351 21 782 3000
14. Belém Cultural Centre - Contemporary arts
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The Belém Cultural Centre is a relatively modern addition to historic Belém, but now dominates the city's contemporary music, dance and theatre scenes. Host to local and international artists and festivals, there is also a bar with regular live music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Praça do Império, Lisbon 1449-003
Telephone
+351 21 361 2400
15. Coliseu dos Recreios - Theatre performances
Show moreColiseu dos Recreios is a grand, 19th-century theatre located just north of Rossio along a street bustling with restaurants. Here you can catch concerts by internationally renowned musicians, plus musicals, shows, ballets and sports events.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
96, Rua das Portas de Santa Antão, Lisbon 1150-269
Telephone
+351 21 324 0580
