Casa Independente
Casa Independente is a cultural center and bar in Intendente with multiple performance spaces, exhibition rooms, and a bar that serves the broader cultural programming. The setup runs across multiple rooms in a converted palace building.
Where to stay near Casa Independente
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A multi-room cultural center and bar with performance programming and converted palace setting.
Cultural center and bar with multiple rooms and event programming.
Varies by event: jazz, electronic, world music, live acts
Smart casual
Cultural visitors, multi-experience nights, and travelers seeking alternative Lisbon scene.
Cards, cash (EUR)
Price Range
Cover varies for events 5-20 EUR, beer 3-5 EUR, cocktails 6-10 EUR
Cover ~$5-22/~5-22 USD, cocktails ~$7-11/~7-11 USD
Hours
Wed-Sun 6 PM to 2 AM, programming varies
Insider Tip
The cultural programming is the main draw. Check Instagram for upcoming events. Multiple rooms allow different experiences in one venue.
Full Review
Casa Independente occupies a converted palace building in Intendente with the layout running across multiple rooms: performance spaces for live music and events, exhibition rooms for art shows, a bar handling drinks throughout the building, and outdoor garden seating in the courtyard. The setup is genuinely culturally focused rather than commercial.
The programming varies dramatically by night. Live music (jazz, electronic, world music), film screenings, art openings, themed parties, and cultural events fill the calendar. Cover charges vary with the programming, typically 5-20 EUR for special events.
The drinks side runs through a bar with reasonable pricing. Beer at 3-5 EUR, cocktails at 6-10 EUR. The food side is limited to bar snacks during events. The atmosphere matches the programming: quiet during art openings, dance floor energy during electronic events, performance focus during live music.
The crowd is heavily Lisbon cultural enthusiasts, alternative scene regulars, and travelers seeking non-mainstream venues. Multi-experience nights with multiple events in different rooms produce the venue's distinctive identity.
The Neighborhood
Intendente is Lisbon's developing hipster and arts district north of Mouraria, with renovated buildings, cocktail bars, contemporary cafes, and a developing nightlife scene that has grown around the Praça do Intendente. Casa Independente sits in Intendente at the cultural center anchor position.
Getting There
Metro Green line to Intendente. Walking from Baixa takes 15 minutes uphill. Uber from anywhere central takes 5-15 minutes at 5-10 EUR.
Address
Largo do Intendente Pina Manique 45, 1100-285 Lisboa
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