Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Little Miss Popular on the Cais do Sodré circuit, this laid-back indie club is jam-packed and pumping most nights, with a clientele that skews a tad older…
Must-see nightlife in Lisbon
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
For drinks and light bites with knockout views of the castle and downtown Lisbon, head to the Indo-chic patio at Lost In, shaded by colourful parasols and…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Long-time favourite Majong oozes shabby chic with its cabbage-shape lights, deep-red walls and school chairs, all atmospherically candlelit. Mojitos and…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
DJs play electronica to an eye-candy crowd amid original exposed Pombaline Cage support beams: this is the anchor bar of Lisbon's gay corner, at Rua da…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Under the brick arches on lies one of Lisbon’s hottest clubs. The pulsating Musicbox hosts loud and sweaty club nights, with music shifting from electro…
Baixa & Rossio
A terrific rooftop spot for an afternoon coffee or drinks (cocktails from €9 to €17) as the city lights begin to glow.
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Gay and straight, black and white, young and old – everyone has a soft spot for this offbeat club. It gets going at around 2am on weekends with DJs…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Trumps is still one of Lisbon’s best-known gay clubs, with cruisy corners, a sizeable dance floor and events from live music to drag. It features national…
Belém
Watch boats bob on the water over coffee or cocktails (€8 to €10) at this stylish, dressed-in-black dockside lounge bar. Guest DJs liven things up…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Doing drag in Lisbon since 1976, this popular club has a tiny dance floor, famous nightly drag shows hosted by the talented Debora Kristal (starting…
Baixa & Rossio
Squeeze into this hole-in-the-wall bar to natter with locals over a ginjinha (cherry liqueur; €1.40) or three and to admire the azulejos (hand-painted…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Príncipe Real's hopping bear-ish gay bar (though it attracts all shapes and sizes), it's part of the Woof empire that now includes the naughtier, more…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
A laid-back spot that attracts a mix of foreigners and locals, with decent DJ grooves on weekends. It's a good place to start the night. Cocktails cost €5…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Get juiced at this hole-in-the-wall Portuguese chain, with fresh-pressed juices (€1.70 to €5.30; including detox, wheatgrass and matcha) and smoothies.
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Gay revellers (real men and bears, according to the lingo) descend on the outdoor seating at happy hour at one of Príncipe Real's best gay bars.
Baixa & Rossio
This old-school, bottle-lined bar is one of the few places that still produces its own ginjinha (cherry liqueur; €1.40 a shot).
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.
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.
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Construction is one of Lisbon's hottest gay clubs, with pumping house music and a dark room.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
The brews remain a work in progress, but there's decent drinking to be had at this guerrilla-style Canadian-run nanobrewery that's as tiny as can be and…
Baixa & Rossio
In nightlife-starved Baixa, Bar Trobadores harks back to the Middle Ages with a candlelit interior, solid wood tables and low-hanging iron chandeliers…
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…
Baixa & Rossio
This is a convivial spot for a ginjinha (cherry liqueur) shot, served in an edible chocolate cup (€1.65). There's also a smaller location near Rossio…
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…
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.
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.
Parque das Nações
This double-decker chain pub is the liveliest drinking den along the waterfront. There's typical homesick-remedying pub fare, and several beers, including…
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…
