The 11 Best Bars in Lisbon, Portugal

Bookshop-bar hybrid on Pink Street with floor-to-ceiling shelves of secondhand books surrounding the drink counter. Quieter than the surrounding venues, with friendly staff and a slower pace that works as a midpoint between bar-hopping rounds.

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Cafe-bar on Largo do Intendente itself, with outdoor tables that fill the square in warm weather. Serves coffee and snacks by day and shifts to wine and cocktails after dark. A reliable starting point for an evening in the neighborhood.

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Long-running seafood and beer hall on Avenida Almirante Reis, an Intendente institution since the 1950s. Cold draft beer, fresh shellfish brought up from the tank, and a no-reservations system that often means taking a numbered ticket and waiting. Stays open into the early hours.

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Mexican taqueria and tequila bar a short walk from Pink Street. Margaritas, mezcal flights, and small plates of tacos draw a steady crowd, and the bar runs late on weekends with a more relaxed pace than the clubs nearby.

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One of Lisbon's most photographed bars, Pavilhao Chines fills five rooms with glass cases holding thousands of collectibles, from lead soldiers to vintage toys to model airplanes. The drinks are well-made and the pool table in the back draws regulars.

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Set inside a former brothel on the border of Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodre, Pensao Amor kept the building's provocative history as its design theme. The rooms feature erotic art, vintage furniture, and burlesque performances on select nights.

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One of Bairro Alto's original bars and still one of the most popular, Portas Largas packs a small interior with loud music while most of the crowd stands outside on the street with drinks in hand. It's a good starting point for a night in the neighborhood.

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Former fishing tackle shop converted into a bar that still has the original rod racks on the walls, now holding bottles instead of reels. It serves canned fish alongside wine and beer in a space barely wide enough for a dozen people.

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Named after the Sergio Leone film, this bar and small club plays an eclectic mix of music across genres with DJs most nights. The two-room layout splits between a bar area for conversation and a back room for dancing.

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No-frills neighborhood bar on the edge of Intendente that attracts a local crowd alongside students and young professionals drawn by cheap drinks and an unpretentious atmosphere. The outdoor seating fills the sidewalk on warm evenings.

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Multi-level cultural space built into the hillside near the castle, functioning as a bar, restaurant, and circus school. The terrace offers one of Lisbon's best views over the city and the Tagus River, and drinks are reasonably priced for the setting.

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