Foz do Douro
This basement club – owned by Antonio Pereira (aka DJ Vibe) and his girlfriend, Portugal celebrity Merche Romero – was re-modelled and still serves up…
Must-see nightlife in The Douro & Trás-os-Montes
Miragaia
Old school, still cool, and crazy popular on weekends when college kids pack the communal tables, lean against thick columns, and sip cold, cheap draughts…
Miragaia
Tucked behind a bookshop, this artistic cafe-bar run by a cultural association hosts film screenings, readings and occasional dinner parties. There's a…
Massarelos
This relatively new roof terrace has swiftly become one of the hippest hang-outs in Massarelos, with knockout views of the river and Vila Nova de Gaia…
Miragaia
Bottle lights illuminate this sleek bar and shop combo.The emphasis is on Portuguese craft beers, but there's also a solid global selection – with brews…
Foz do Douro
Right on the seafront, this shipshape pub catapults you back to the age of great maritime discoveries, with its warm, woody, lantern-lit interior. It's a…
Aliados & Bolhão
Vintage wallpaper, gilded mirrors and walls of books give a discreet charm to this nicely lit beer and wine bar. On weekends, DJs spin funk, soul, jazz…
Aliados & Bolhão
Part 1920s bookshop, part cafe-bar, this old-school charmer spills out onto the cobbled pavement – a terrific spot for people-watching and eavesdropping…
Boavista
This upscale, contemporary bar at the Sheraton is a sophisticated – if pricey – choice for coffee, cocktails and conversing. Head to the garden terrace…
Aliados & Bolhão
Located in an old warehouse, this is the gay dance hall of the moment, with some of the best electronic dance music in town and an often mixed crowd.
Miragaia
Skip the food and go for speciality teas at this bohemian cafe, with a verdant but rustic back garden where students and the gallery crowd sit around low…
Aliados & Bolhão
This slick, pared-down bar attracts an upbeat crowd with a splash of class, '80s and '90s pop and rock and 160 different kinds of gin. Try palate…
Aliados & Bolhão
In a handsomely designed throwback to the 1950s, this intimate cafe housed in a former warehouse hosts a good mixed gay and straight crowd. It's a retro…
Aliados & Bolhão
Something of a Porto stalwart on the Rua Cândido dos Reis, Plano B is where DJs and live bands hold court. Much like the crowd, the line-up is truly…
The Douro
A hidden drinking spot lies inside the walls of the castelo. This atmospheric landmark bar is subdued during the week, but packs in a festive student…
The Douro
Running deep into the hollowed-out ground floor of an old stone relic, Cacau is a cafe by day and a bar by night, with electro-funky tunes and a young…
Trás-os-Montes
Good for a break between cultural attractions, this spot on Bragança's museum row serves tea along with delicious pastries made with local almonds.
Aliados & Bolhão
Porto’s gay hot spot has live music, drag shows and go-go boys. It’s open very late. It's especially fun on late-night Sundays.
Trás-os-Montes
This popular club right inside Bragança's market building features a mix of DJs and live shows.
The Douro
One of the town's most inviting bars, with an alternative vibe and great cocktails.
