Entertainment
Lisbon
At night, the city’s old quarters come alive with the sound of fado singing and guitar-playing, the musical expression of the soul of Lisbon’s inhabitants. And yet, down the hill at the open-air cafés, bars and discothèques, whose lights are reflected in the calm waters of the River Tagus, the night is still young. Why not also take advantage of Lisbon’s special location and enjoy the white sand of the long ocean beaches, just a stone’s throw from the Portuguese capital? Also to be found close by are a series of excellent golf courses, a casino, and the romantic town of Sintra, a paradise that has been magnificently set in the most beautiful landscape and has rightly been classified as world heritage. Nightlife is concentrated on the waterfront between the Docks and Avenida 24 de Julho, and in the Bairro Alto. For those wishing to see a show with more authentically Portuguese origins, the ideal choice is a Fado House in one of the city’s typical neighborhoods.
Kremlin
Techno music beat and the most eccentric people in town gather here during weekends to dance until the early mornings.
type: Dancing
address: Escadinhas Praia 5
tel: +35 21 60 87 68
Adega Machado
Make sure you make reservations when you want to see the house star performing in a traditional setting with great acoustics.
type: Fado
address: Rua do Norte 91
tel: +35 21 322 4640
Bric-à-Bar
Classic one in the gay scene. Besides a huge dance floor, also a dark room and strip shows (especially in the weekends).
type: Gay & Lesbian
address: Rua Cecílio de Sousa 82-84
tel: +35 21 342 8971
Lux
It was the missing place. And the gin isn’t bad. Extra pastime: finding two equal chairs… Bar: Tue.-Fri. 18.00-04.00. Sat.&Sun. 16.00 – 04.00 Disco: Thu.-Sat. 24.00-06.00.
type: Dancing
Alcântara-Mar
Good techno beat in a baroque setting with mixed audience. Most gays arrive late at night to dance along until the early hours.
type: Gay & Lesbian
address: Rua da Cozinha Econômica 11
tel: +35 21 363 6432
Gartejo
Night-club number one in Lisbon that has the longest bar in town and is known for its live performances.
type: Dancing
address: R. João Oliveira Miguens 38
tel: +35 21 395 59 77
Trumps
Quite expensive drinks but great place to go to when you’re in for a party.
type: Gay & Lesbian
address: Rua da Imprensa Nacional
tel: +35 21 397 1059
Frágil
type: Gay & Lesbian
address: Rua da Atalaia 128
tel: +35 21 346 9578
King’s & Queen’s
One of the largest gay discos in Lisbon. Things really get started after 3am.
type: Gay & Lesbian
address: Rua Cintura do Porto de Lisboa
tel: +35 21 977 699
Memorial
Disco and transvestite shows.
type: general
address: Rua Gustavo Matos Sequeira 42
tel: +35 21 396 8891
Lux
Not just everyone get in, but as soon as you manage, you’ll fancy yourself in the designers world with a lot of friends.
type: Gay & Lesbian
address: Rua Gustavo Matos Sequeira 42
tel: +35 21 882 0890
Finalmente
Go there after midnight and you’ll have a perfect evening in the once pioneer club of Lisbon.
type: Gay & Lesbian
address: Rua da Palmeira 38
tel: +35 21 347 2652
Bartis
Set in quiet surroundings, you can enjoy the music of jazz masters at Bartis.
type: Jazz
address: R. Diário Notícias, 95
tel: +35 21 342 47 95
Hot Clube
Jazz band performances in the weekends.
type: Jazz
address: Pç. Alegria, 39
tel: +35 21 346 73 69
Joke
Lively venue with live music every Wednesday until Sunday.
type: Jazz
address: R. Frei Miguel Contreiras, 18 C
tel: +35 21 849 90 81
Speakeasy
type: Jazz
address: Cais Oficinas,Rocha Conde Obidos
tel: 21 396 42 57
Bar do Terraço
type: Jazz
address: Centro Cultural de Belém – Pç. do Império
tel: +35 21 301 06 23
T-Clube
Dress to impress and make sure you’re on time during the weekends. On Thursday evenings, a funky dancing night. On Wednesdays often live easy listening music.
type: Dancing
address: Av. Brasilia, Ed. Espelho d’Água
tel: +35 21 301 66 54
Bugix
When you want to be sure that you’ll get in, be there around midnight. Especially in the weekends, a lot of Salsa and Latin groovy beats.
type: Dancing
address: Rua D. Fuas Roupinho, Parque das Nações
tel: +35 21 895 181
Benzina
Different type of music on different nights, Especially in the weekends, stress on techno. After 4am, often underground music.
type: Dancing
address: Tv. Teixeira Júnior 6
tel: +35 21 363 39 59
Stone`s
type: Dancing
address: R. Olival, 1
tel: +35 21 395 45 45
Banana Power
Salsa and Morna and a favourite with the African crowd.
type: Dancing
address: R. Cascais 53
tel: +35 21 364 84 85
Kandando
The African hotspot in Lisbon.
type: Dancing
address: Shopping Calendóscopio
tel: +35 21 795 42 93
Abs
Disco with huge restaurant and 80s music.
type: Dancing
address: R. Dom Luís I 5
tel: +35 21 395 50 09
Ad Lib
Plenty of oriental details and an in their 30s/40s crowd.
type: Dancing
address: R. Barata Salgueiro
tel: +35 21 356 17 17
Discoteca 2001
Trendy disco with the latest hits and the best good old favourites.
type: Dancing
address: Est. Nacional 9
tel: +35 21 469 05 50
Arcadas do Faia
More a touristy venue than a charming place where you can sneak in on a traditional Fado singers.
type: Fado
address: Rua da Barroca 54/56
tel: +35 21 342 6742
Café Luso
Dating back from the 1920s and the oldest Fado house in Lisbon.
type: Fado
address: Travessa da Queimada 10
tel: +35 21 342 2281
Clube do Fado
Artist from way back then and the hottest new arrivals. Good place when you want to indulge in Fado singing yourself and you’re not (yet) a top singer.
type: Fado
address: Rua S-o Jo-o da Praça 92/4
tel: +35 21 888 26949
Associaç-o Concentraç-o Musical de 24 de Agosto
Ever seen and heard Fado jamming? Don’t miss out on this venue.
type: Fado
address: Travessa do Oleiro 13
tel: +35 21 396 6945
Senhor Vinho
The best, but also the most expensive Fado house in Lisbon.
type: Fado
address: Rua do Meio à Lapa 18
tel: +35 21 397 7456
Parreirinha de Alfama
type: Fado
address: Beco do Espírito Santo 1
tel: +35 21 886 8209
Nono
type: Fado
address: Rua do Norte 47
tel: +35 21 342 989
Café A Central da Baixa
type: Bars & Cafes
address: Rua dos Sapateiros
tel: +35 21 – 342028
Café Casa Mourisca
type: Bars & Cafes
address: Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, 23 A
tel: +35 21 – 520435
Cafetaria Quadrante
type: Bars & Cafes
address: Centro Cultural de Belém – Praça do Império
tel: +35 21 – 361240