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Lapa
This Lisbon institution attracts some of Portugal's most accomplished fado singers. It also serves better food than many casas de fado and is one of the few touristy spots that still attracts locals. The name literally means "Mister Wine," and as expected, there are some good bottles to choose from.
Rua do Meio à Lapa 18, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-723, Portugal
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Baixa
Drink mead from a ceramic mug, eat flaming chorizo sausage, and pretend you're back in medieval times at this offbeat and off-the-tourist-trail tavern. Exposed rafters, flickering candles, and live folk performances add to the old-world ambience.
Rua de São Julião 27, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-524, Portugal
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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Bairro Alto
One of Lisbon's most iconic gay clubs, Trumps has attracted the city’s trendiest crowds since it opened in the 1980s. Two separate dance floors pack with partiers dancing to everything from reggaeton and Brazilian funk to pop hits, EDM, and house.
Rua da Imprensa Nacional 104B, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1250-127, Portugal
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Belém
There's literally nothing between you and the view---this smart vintage cart has a near-permanent pitch in the gardens of the Torre de Belém. It peddles Portuguese wines of every style and hue, which be sipped from reusable plastic wine glasses while sightseeing.
Av. Brasília, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1400-038, Portugal
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Belém
Cocktails, DJ sessions, light meals, and glorious sunset views draw a well-heeled crowd to this slick bar on the banks of the Tagus River. The name comes from the coordinates used by Portuguese sailors heading out on voyages of discovery, and revelers on the terrace can watch yachts and sailboats bobbing on the water.
Doca de Bom Successo, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1400-038, Portugal
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Alfama
Prominent fadistas, both traditional singers and next-generation artists who are expanding the boundaries of the form, perform most nights in this modern café attached to the city-run Fado Museum. Since this is a popular spot, reservations are essential in the evening.
Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 2, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-139, Portugal
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Bairro Alto
This laid-back bar is a popular lesbian hangout, although people of all stripes drop by for the lively atmosphere, cheap drinks, and the classic '80s tracks on the video jukebox.
Rua da Atalaia 154–156, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-039, Portugal
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Bairro Alto
At this welcoming tavern, Portuguese wines can be sampled by the glass or bottle. Along with regional cheeses, hams, and sausages, you can sample homemade ginjinha (sour-cherry liqueur) or enjoy a classic gin and tonic.
Rua da Barroca 3, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-047, Portugal
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A bright and breezy spot with a nice line of cocktails and petiscos, Boteco.47 is a Cacilhas bar that buzzes with Lisboetas after dark. Order a bottle of wine and some small plates to share, pull up a seat outside, and watch the party unfold.
Rua Cândido dos Reis 47, Cacilhas, Setúbal, 2800-270, Portugal
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Alfama
An international crowd flocks to this spot to hear established performers and rising stars take turns at the microphone. Dinner is pricey at this two-story restaurant, but music fans arriving from around 10:30 pm can skip the food and concentrate on the music.
Rua S. João de Praça 86–94, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-521, Portugal
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Santa Apolónia
Lisbon's most famous club is dotted with designer furniture and has two dance floors favored by big-name local and foreign DJs—plus a rooftop terrace with great river views. A young, stylish crowd comes to dance until dawn. The doormen are selective and there can be a long line so be prepared.
Av. Infante Dom Henrique, Armazém A, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1950-376, Portugal
Nightlife Details
Rate Includes: From €12, Closed Sun.–Wed.
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Bairro Alto
Recently revamped, this fun and funky bar retains the giant wood-fired oven that harks back to the building's previous life as a bakery. There's now a roomy terrace, but the interior of the bar is still reliably packed with young people who've turned out to hear the hottest local DJs. The lengthy cocktail menu and famous shots of strong spirits can ramp up a night on the town.
Rua da Barroca 6–12, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-050, Portugal
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Avenida da Liberdade
Cited as one of the world's 50 best cocktail bars, Monkey Mash is a playful younger brother bar to the sophisticated, celebrated Red Frog speakeasy (housed behind a secret door inside Monkey Mash). Although the decor and atmosphere here are more flamboyant and tropical than Red Frog, the fruit-forward designer cocktails, many of which feature sugar cane rum, are prepared with every bit as much care and attention.
Praça da Alegria 66B, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1250-004, Portugal
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Santos
When hip Lisboetas want to drown their sorrows, they come to "The Saddest Bar in the City" to do so in style. Expect whisky cocktails, sympathetic smiles from the bar staff, and a musical backdrop that encourages you to wallow before wondering what you were ever sad about in the first place. If you want to raise a glass to the Portuguese art of feeling saudade (somewhere between melancholy and bitter-sweet longing), this is the place to do it.
Calçada Ribeiro Santos 25, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Chiado
A bar that doubles as a barbershop, or vice versa, this is where Lisbon’s coolest guys come to ensure they look sharp for a night on the town. The interior is decorated like a classic barbershop and is meant to be a comfortable space for men (and women) to relax with a gin at any time of the day or night.
Rua Nova da Trindade 16C, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-303, Portugal
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Bairro Alto
Climb the stairs of an unassuming multilevel car park to emerge onto a leafy terrace where a trendy crowd sips cocktails and DJs spin tunes against the backdrop of Lisbon's stunning skyline. There are several bars and seating areas, but it's standing room only as soon as sunset approaches.
Calçada do Combro 58, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200 115, Portugal
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Bairro Alto
Partiers spill out into the street from the massive front doors of this bar, one of the busiest in the area, whose dance floor attracts a lively crowd keen to dance to Brazilian beats. Shots and cocktails keep the party spirits flowing until the early hours.
Rua da Atalaia 105, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-038, Portugal
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Bairro Alto
On weekends, DJs pack the dance floor at this local favorite, a tiny space that's nevertheless more of a club than a bar. It's usually quite crowded, although many patrons grab a drink and enjoy it on the street.
Rua das Salgadeiras 28, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-396, Portugal
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Chiado
Dress to impress if you want to get past the doorstaff at this fancy rooftop hangout, which caters to a well-heeled crowd with serious cash to splash. The terrace offers panoramic views over Lisbon, and glass walls mean that even those drinking and dining indoors can appreciate stunning vistas in all directions. There's a refined Japanese restaurant, and a weekend bottle service for those who want wines and spirits brought directly to their table. It's open until 4 am on Friday and Saturday, when the space takes on a clubbier vibe than during the working week.
Rua da Misericórdia 14, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1249-038, Portugal
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Cais do Sodré
This former fishing-tackle shop kept much of the original decor---including fishing rods and life preservers---when it reopened as a bar. The lively spot specializes in canned fish and seafood served alongside cocktails and draft beers. Arrive early to catch one of the outdoor tables set out on the famous Pink Street.
Rua Nova do Carvalho 44, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal