Tokyo
Tokyo is one of Cais do Sodré's longest-running nightclubs with a focus on indie and alternative music programming. The setup runs proper club format with DJ booth, dance floor, and a younger crowd than the surrounding venues.
Where to stay near Tokyo
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
An indie and alternative music nightclub in Cais do Sodré with younger crowd.
Indie and alternative nightclub with younger crowd.
Indie rock, alternative, post-punk, varying by night
Casual to club casual
Indie music fans, younger clubbers, and travelers seeking Cais do Sodré's alternative scene.
Cards, cash (EUR)
Price Range
Cover 5-15 EUR, beer 4-7 EUR, cocktails 7-12 EUR
Cover ~$5-16/~5-16 USD, cocktails ~$8-13/~8-13 USD
Hours
Fri-Sat 11 PM to 6 AM
Insider Tip
The indie music programming is the venue's distinctive feature. Doors don't really open until midnight. Younger crowd than most Lisbon clubs.
Full Review
Tokyo has operated in Cais do Sodré for years with the layout running proper indie nightclub format: dance floor, DJ booth, bar handling drinks, and the kind of dive-bar club aesthetic that the indie music scene tends toward. The programming distinguishes Tokyo from the more mainstream Cais do Sodré clubs.
The music programming runs indie rock, alternative, post-punk, and the broader spectrum of non-mainstream genres. DJs rotate weekly with the calendar emphasizing genre nights and themed events. The crowd reflects this; younger Lisboetas, music enthusiasts, and the alternative scene make up the regulars.
The pricing follows Cais do Sodré club rates. Cover at 5-15 EUR, beer at 4-7 EUR, cocktails at 7-12 EUR. The drinks side is functional rather than ambitious.
The Neighborhood
Cais do Sodré is Lisbon's main contemporary nightlife district, the converted dockside zone with bars, clubs, and restaurants concentrated on Rua Cor de Rosa (Pink Street) and the surrounding streets near the Tagus River. Tokyo sits on Cais do Sodré among the club cluster.
Getting There
Metro Green line to Cais do Sodré. Walking from Bairro Alto takes 10 minutes downhill. Uber from anywhere central takes 5-15 minutes at 5-10 EUR.
Address
Rua Nova do Carvalho 12, 1200-292 Lisboa
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