Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
If only all multistorey car parks were like this… Take the lift to the 5th floor, and head up and around to the top, which has been transformed into one…
Must-see nightlife in Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Set inside a former brothel, this cheeky bar pays homage to its lascivious past with colourful wall murals, a library of erotically tinged works and a…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
As anyone who knows an Australian living outside Oz can tell you, they usually turn their nose up at any coffee not made there. Well, this charming hot…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The glug, glug of a 40-year-old tawny being poured is music to port-lovers’ ears here. Part of an 18th-century mansion, this low-lit, beamed cavern is…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Located among antique shops and family-owned grocery stores is this small, cosy neighbourhood coffee house with a Scandinavian atmosphere. The quiet…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Lisbon's inaugural brewpub features 12 taps of Portuguese-only craft brews, a few of which are dedicated to on-site suds (under the banner of Cerveja…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Reserve ahead unless you want to get shut out of Bairro Alto's best wine bar, where the genuinely welcoming staff will offer you three fantastic tasting…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This popular pub is the top choice for a classier pint among 200-year-old stone archways made all the more atmospheric by strategic lighting and…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
True to its name, this dimly lit space was once a pharmacy, its backlit built-in cabinets now lined with dozens of Portuguese wines. There's outdoor…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
A commanding 16th-century cistern is the focal point at this excellent wine bar opened by two ex-journalists shunning the status quo. It purposely…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
How about a cocktail with that haircut? Luckily, it's the patrons knocking back fantastic gin and tonics at this hipster bar and barbershop, not the…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
An Irishman well versed in Cais do Sodré bars (he owns Hennessy's Irish pub as well) has stepped up the neighbourhood's bar game with this refined lounge…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Set in a former bakery, Maria Caxuxa has effortless style reminiscent of late '90s Berlin – its several rooms are decked out with giant mixers, 1950s…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Small and intimate (and simultaneously sleek and grungy), this Cais do Sodré watering hole boasts a beautiful hardwood back bar and original stained glass…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Venture beyond Alentejo and Douro wines at this excellent wine bar, where some 65 offerings by the glass (€2.60 to €50) can be sipped under an impressive…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Tucked behind the Estação do Rossio, this ginjinha (cherry liqueur) bar flaunts a slick, monochrome interior. It’s a convivial spot for a ginjinha shot…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
According to (questionable) legend this was once a Gothic chapel, but today Capela’s gospel is an experimental line-up of electronica and funky house. Get…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Indie kids have a soft spot for this chilled Bica haunt, kitted out with a minimalist array of retro light fixtures. It's a less rowdy scene than nearby…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This Bairro Alto linchpin retains original fittings including black-and-white tiles, columns and porticos. It throws open portas largas (wide doors) to a…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Down a few steps from street level, Artis is a warmly lit place with old wood details, a jazzy soundtrack and an excellent selection of wines by the glass…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
On a quiet stretch of Bairro Alto, this tiny wine shop and charcuterie serves wines by the glass (€4 to €6) as well as cheeses, smoked meats and other…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Pint-sized Incógnito offers an alternative vibe and DJs thrashing out indie rock and electropop. Sweat it out with a fun crowd on the tiny basement dance…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Great views, winning cocktails (€6 to €8.50) and a festive crowd make Noobai a popular draw for a sundowner at Miradouro de Santa Catarina. The vibe is…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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…
