Trás-os-Montes
Resembling a fire station from the outside, this cavernous ex-winery oozes atmosphere inside, with cobblestoned floors and gigantic wine casks lined up…
Must-see nightlife in Portugal
Alto Alentejo
This new craft-beer bar serves up five or so microbrews on tap from the Alentejo craft-brewer Libata. The friendly bartender will let you sample before…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Pavilhão Chinês is an old curiosity shop of a bar with oil paintings and model Spitfires dangling from the ceiling, and cabinets brimming with glittering…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The second location of Lisbon's best third-wave coffee house isn't as cosy as the original Baixa haunt, but this Moldavian-owned caffeine staple is a…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' is an artsy drinking den sprung from a refurbished Pombaline town house. It's divided among several rooms draped in…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This artsy, Italian-run bar-cafe is a refreshing change of pace for Bairro Alto – the long list of speciality Aperol spritzes are worth the trip (try the…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Exposed stone walls, velvet sofas and soft lighting give this apartment turned bar an intimate feel – it's a great spot for couples to snuggle away in a…
The Algarve
Loulé’s oldest cafe is a replica of an old Brazilian coffee shop, opened in 1927 and virtually unchanged since, with a gorgeous art-deco interior and…
Vila Nova de Gaia
From its perch atop the Espaço Porto Cruz, this decked terrace affords expansive views over both sides of the Douro and the city, fading into a hazy…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
A cuckoo-clock doorbell announces new arrivals to this dark, decadent slither of art-nouveau glamour, in the bar business since 1978. Foxtrot keeps the…
Aliados & Bolhão
A little flicker of bohemian Parisian flair in the heart of Porto, Era uma Vez em Paris time warps you back to the more decadent 1920s. Its ruby-red walls…
Boavista
Situated on the top floor of Porto's most strikingly contemporary building, this bar is a fine place to sip a drink as the city starts to light up – the…
Ribeira
Sunset is prime-time viewing on the terrace of this terrific wine bar by the Rio Douro. As you gaze across to the graceful arc of the Ponte Dom Luís I and…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This delightful bar time warps you back to the more glamorous age of art nouveau, with its dark wood, red velvet walls, soft lamp lighting and vintage…
Miragaia
A little bubble of bohemian warmth in the heart of Porto, Pinguim attracts an alternative crowd. Stone walls and dim lighting create a cosy, intimate…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Take an award-winning London-born mixologist, Dave Palethorpe, add a candlelit, turquoise-kissed setting and give it a funky twist – et voilà – you have…
Miragaia
Up the steep flight of steps from the river is one of the finest roof terraces in Porto: Mirajazz. Sunset is prime time for sipping a porto tónico or a…
Aliados & Bolhão
Riding the craft beer wave that is currently so big in Porto, this new bar has 70 brews on offer (tripping the globe from Belgium to the States). A house…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Near one of the city’s iconic viewpoints, this spacious sun-drenched terrace has a mix of sofas and white patio furniture, where you can sip cocktails (€7…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This smoky, bohemian drinking den feels secreted away from the heaving masses on nearby streets. With kitschy decor, free (salty) popcorn and a wide range…
Ribeira
This cosy wine bar is an excellent place to sample the fine quaffs of Porto, with over 200 different ports on offer. If you fall in love with a certain…
Foz do Douro
A worthwhile stop when out exploring Porto’s coastline. It rambles over tiered wooden decks to its own private rocky cove, and while you could probably…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Wow, what a view! This high-rise bar at the Tivoli has a gorgeous terrace, full of minimalist white nooks for sipping expensive cocktails (€12 to €17),…
Aliados & Bolhão
With a high-ceilinged, Scandi-style pine interior, La Bohème is one of the most stylish, intimate bars on Rua Galeria de Paris. It’s a nicely chilled…
Aliados & Bolhão
Lanterns cast a warm glow across the cosy, knick-knack-crammed, wood-heavy interior at this pleasingly relaxed number, which morphs from a low-key spot to…
Baixa & Rossio
Grab a table at sundown on the Hotel Mundial's roof terrace for a sweeping view of Lisbon and its hilltop castle. The backlit bar, white sofas and ambient…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This Largo da Graça kiosk of a nearby microbrewery serves five taps of their sudsy wares – brewed just 170m away – in a pleasant public square setting.
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This Danish-based speciality coffee house – one of Lisbon's best – is perfect for refuelling with a caffeine jolt while browsing at the Feira da Ladra.
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
There are far-reaching vistas from this terrace, with shaded cafe tables, serving coffee, beer, wine and snacks.
Aliados & Bolhão
With around 100 types of beer sourced from Portuguese and international producers, you won’t go thirsty at this boutique watering hole. Better still, it’s…
Aliados & Bolhão
ARCA is a groovy pub on the fringe of Porto’s tourist centre that’s well worth a venture. In contrast to Porto’s many artisanal bars offering Portuguese…
Porto
A glass façade creates a bright and airy space that leads a blended existence as a cafe and bookshop with an art gallery downstairs. Choose from…
Porto
This wacky Polynesian bar is a backstreet treasure tucked away from the main tourist drag near the Lapa metro station. Portuguese tradition is left at the…
Aliados & Bolhão
This cosy cafe and bar gets its groove on by spinning records from the 2500-strong collection lined up behind the bar. Serving up single-origin pour-over…
Baixa & Rossio
Saunter past the window strewn with Iberian pork legs to this intimate wine bar, where a dozen or two wines (curated by wine critics) are served by the…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
All gold swirls and cherubs, this art-deco cafe has been a Lisbon institution since 1905. Sure it’s touristy, but the terrace is brilliant for watching…
Lisbon
With a rugged, unfinished look, Fábrica do Braço de Prata started off as an underground cultural organisation in 2007. The various rooms in this spacious,…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
More than just a bar for a casual drink, the hotspot in Cais do Sodré is an art installation curated by none other than street artist Vhils. Drinks and…
Miragaia
Espiga is a cultural hub in Porto that blends food and drink with art and education. As a space to fuel the imagination, the cafe/bar/gallery hosts…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Located inside Time Out Mercado da Ribeira, Rive Rouge is the new nightlife spot in Cais do Sodré. Start the night with casual drinks and snacks on the…
