LisbonEntertainment

Gay/Lesbian entertainment in Lisbon

  1. A

    Portas Largas

    Once a tasca (tavern), this well-loved Bairro Alto linchpin retains original fittings including black-and-white tiles, columns and porticos. It throws open portas largas (big doors) to a mishmash of gays, straights and not-sures, who prop up the marble bar or spill onto the cobbles with zingy caipirinhas.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Frágil

    In the beginning there was Frágil, Manuel Reis’ first love before Lux. This small, loud and sweaty club has been rocking Bairro Alto for 25 years and shows no signs of waning. DJs spin progressive house and electronica to a mixed gay/straight crowd.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Side Bar

    Next door to Sétimo Ceu, this fun, tiny place is also worth checking out. It's a mixed gay-friendly bar, run by the same owner as Sétimo Ceu.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Heróis

    A Chiado bar, Heróis is packed with white Panton chairs (plastic retro classics). It hosts a cool, largely gay crowd listening to laid-back house.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Trumps

    Lisbon’s hottest gay club with cruisy corners, a sizeable dance floor and events from live music to drag.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Bar 106

    Young and fun with an upbeat, preclubbing vibe and crazy events such as Sunday’s message party.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Max

    Attracting a somewhat older gay crowd, Max hosts strip shows, a leather night and other weekly fests.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Bar Água No Bico

    Cheery bar with art exhibitions, shows and music from jazz to chillout.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Memorial

    Mainly lesbian with dance music, camp comedy and drag shows.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Sétimo Céu

    Old-school and upbeat gay favourite with a Latin twist.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Bric-a-Bar

    Cruisy with resident DJs and a dark room.

    reviewed