Coimbra
Arty tea room by day and chilled-out bar by night, this is a terrific place to hang out. Inside, it's all mismatched vintage furniture, books and…
Must-see nightlife in The Beiras
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Coimbra
Coimbra's historic showpiece cafe is set in a beautiful high-vaulted former chapel, with stained-glass windows and graceful stone arches. Outside, a…
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Aveiro
With its elegant walled courtyard and classy location in Aveiro's landmark art nouveau building, this cafe absolutely looks the part. Stop by for tea and…
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Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
This sleek club is one of a cluster of popular late-night student haunts in the abandoned-looking mill zone to the north of the centre. Check its Facebook…
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Aveiro
With books to browse, art on the walls and a laid-back cafe vibe, this is the place for craft beer in Aveiro. Choose from the selection of international…
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The Beiras
This stone house with rustic decor and a cat curled up by the fire is a great place to hole up in winter. In the warmer months, you can sit out on its…
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The Beiras
If coffee and cake sounds good, hotfoot it to this lovely relaxed cafe. Tea addicts can choose from a decent selection of infusions, while caffeine…
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Coimbra
This offbeat house is one of Coimbra's most enticing hangouts, a quirky space with original decor and a relaxed, inclusive vibe. Music ranges from jazz to…
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Viseu
With its exposed stone walls and prime central location, this good-looking wine bar is a fine place to get to grips with the local vinho. It has a long…
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Viseu
A bistro-style cafe on an attractive pedestrian-only street, The Brothers has a bohemian, Parisian-style atmosphere, good beers and regular live music. In…
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The Beiras
With its lava lamps, subdued red lighting and retro '70s look, Zeitgeist is one of several popular hangouts in the bar-heavy area around Rua Académico…
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Coimbra
This Coimbra classic has a sunny, cobbled terrace, an artsy interior, friendly service, and a chilled-out jazzy soundtrack. It's perfectly placed for…
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The Beiras
Figueira's best-known nightclub, housed in the town's ex-casino, draws an energetic, party-loving crowd. DJs keep the tempo high on the dancefloors,…
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Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
With a wooden terrace for al fresco drinking and a colourful interior complete with log fire, pool table, darts board and cheap drinks, this animated bar…
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Coimbra
This alternative club plays mainly rock and metal, loudly and into the early hours. It's not subtle – think standing room only and sweaty dancing – but it…
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Coimbra
Join the black-caped students at their union bar, where beers are cheap and everyone is welcome. The esplanade out back, with wood decking and a grassy…
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The Beiras
Hidden away in a tiny corner behind Praça Luís de Camões, this laid-back little bar is a fine spot for an evening drink, perhaps at one of the tables…
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Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
With comfy couches inside and tree-shaded tables on its parkside terrace, this lively cafe is an enjoyable place to kick back over a cool beer and watch…
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Viseu
One of several bars near the cathedral, this classic pub offers Guinness on tap, occasional live music and terrace seating on a charming square near the…
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The Beiras
Tucked into a classic pub-crawler’s alley a block back from the beachfront, this snug, woody pub has Guinness on tap and an inviting lively atmosphere.
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Coimbra
An institution amongst Coimbra's student bar-hoppers, this tiny place near the old cathedral is the ideal venue for a big night. Think cheap shots,…
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Coimbra
A friendly no-frills drinking spot near the old cathedral. Join the students for cheap drinks and big (late) nights. Enough said.
