Lisbon at night - Nightlife Experiences

Bars to enjoy the night in Lisbon
Most of the best known bars in Lisbon are located in the districts of Alto, Chiado and Docas de Alfama, or even in Cais do Sodré. There are dozens of alternatives that exist in these regions, and when in doubt, walk through one of them and choose the bar that seems best to you. A good option is the Pavilhão Chinês, which is located between Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real, and has an intimate atmosphere, with a pool table, antique pieces on display, and many labels of drinks.

Pavilhão Chinês Bar in Lisbon
The cool thing is that several bars in Lisbon have live music presentations and outdoor tables, for you to enjoy especially in the summer. And the beers, as well as the wines, usually have a very good price, when compared to Brazil. But there are options for all tastes and pockets, from the most luxurious and expensive bars, to the simplest and cheapest ones.

Restaurants for dinner in Lisbon
The Portuguese capital has excellent restaurant options for anyone to eat well. The dishes are usually very well served, even when they are for only one person, and the prices are not very expensive either – you can eat for as little as 5 euros in snack bars, and up to 17 euros in good restaurants.

Due to the good quality of the food, service, and the quantity itself. A tip is to avoid looking for restaurants only in the tourist area, and not always be taken by appearances, because sometimes an old bar, that doesn’t attract many tourists, offers the best typical Portuguese cuisine.

Restaurant for dinner in Lisbon
Although there is a lot of diversity (including many food chains that exist all over the world), the best restaurants in Lisbon are the more traditional ones. And you can eat very well and cheaply in them! Besides, at night they have a more intimate and comfortable environment to rest after a day of sightseeing. After dinner, take a walk through the streets of the city and you will see how busy Lisbon is until late at night. If you wish, check out a list of the best restaurants in Lisbon.

Fado Shows in Lisbon
Going to Portugal and not seeing a good Fado show in Lisbon is like going to Buenos Aires and not seeing a tango show. So, even if you don’t know anything about this kind of music, we highly recommend attending a Fado performance at a specialized Fado house in Lisbon. Considered Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Fado is a symbol of Portuguese culture and popular music, with its sad and nostalgic airs.

Fado Shows in Lisbon
There are several places to see a good show at night in Lisbon. Among them are Casa de Fado, a restaurant and bar in the Baixa neighborhood that is home to one of Portugal’s most famous Fado houses – and you need to book in advance. Another fado house is Sr. Vinho, opened in 1975, which has beautiful performances and a restaurant that serves great Portuguese cuisine – with the best wines of the region, of course!

Nightclubs in Lisbon
If your goal is to enjoy Lisbon’s nightlife until late at night, know in advance that it is very busy in the city. The Portuguese usually make a “warm up” before going to the parties, just like in Brazil, in the region of Praça Luís de Camões, in Chiado, and especially in Cais do Sodré. And don’t worry because you can get from your hotel to the party without any problems by subway, bus, or taxi/uber, in complete safety.

Nightclubbing in Lisbon
There are nightclubs in Lisbon that are very famous not only in Lisbon, but also in Europe, attracting people from many countries to the city, especially in the summer. One of the night clubs that is a mandatory stop in Lisbon is Lux Frágil. Although a bit expensive, it is one of the best clubs in Portugal, located in Cais da Pedra.

The place is super prestigious and the nights at Lux go until dawn! But there are many other good ones too, like Kremlin, Icógnito, Metropolis Club and Plateau. Check out the full list in the Lisbon nightclubs article.