The best bars and cafés Portugal

A huge fan bar perfect for watching a soccer or rugby match. There are screens everywhere so you don't miss anything of the show. The decoration with the scarves and the jerseys of the different teams is very nice. Large choice of beers and cocktails, you can take a snack type rather correct not to drink on an empty stomach. The prices are very reasonable and the waiters, often overworked, remain friendly. Table soccer and darts. Come early on game nights. Payment in cash only.

Very popular wine bar with its bohemian atmosphere and its cosmopolitan clientele of locals and artists. It's chic and casual at the same time, you quickly feel like you're in the real Porto. You can browse through magazines, buy books and have a bite to eat. The terrace located on a small square is really nice and sunny in the morning, perfect to have a coffee. Great atmosphere in the evening, good music. Good choice of wines by the glass to have an aperitif. Excellent Spritz and cocktails. Very reasonable prices and eminently friendly waiters.

In this Irish pub, you'll find excellent beers from all over the world. The pub is on 3 levels, and the top floor is beautifully decorated. It's the ideal place to watch a soccer match with friends or play a game of pool. Excellent francesinha to accompany drinks and homemade cheesecake. The waiters are friendly and if you don't like beer, the house cocktails are excellent. Very friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices. Live music some evenings. Pleasant terrace in summer.

Open since 2019, this micro-cafe at the top of a staircase overlooking the city is a little gem. After the 50 or so steps, your reward awaits. Sit on the micro-terrace and enjoy a breathtaking view that embraces the bridge, the Douro and part of Porto. Acai bowls and avocado toast are made by the minute. You have to try the chai latte and the homemade ice tea with red fruits. Go early in the morning because the places are very limited

At the foot of the spectacular Dom-Luís Bridge, this charming wine bar that works with small, well-selected wineries is a joy to drink at. The owners know what they're talking about, they've visited the wineries, tasted all the wines they serve and know each winemaker. To accompany your tasting, nice cheese boards and artisanal charcuterie while enjoying the exceptional view. Possibility to buy wine on the spot. Excellent welcome in several languages and good value for money.

Previously it was a decoration store. Today the Marquise has expanded to open a café and a bakery. Of Nordic inspiration, you can eat delicious pastries, salads, toasts... Of course a particular care was brought to the decoration and we find objects of the nearby store. Good to know, the cafe has a very nice courtyard with greenery. On the big table, you will often see people working during the day. We also recommend you to go and buy some bread at the bakery to test it.

On the program here: wine, tapas, records and plants. It's pretty tempting! Located in a fashionable area of Lisbon (Arroios) and very popular with the locals, this wine bar, which defines itself as gastronomic, leaves a large place to music. This bar was created by a well-known DJ here: DJ Rykardo. Every week, a playlist is published on Spotify with a specific theme. All products are carefully chosen and often come from the Arroios market next door. The wine can be bought to go.

Is it more of a restaurant or a bar? There's no way to tell. The philosophy here is: eat, drink, dance and repeat. A little more friendly than the classic metro-business-sleep. The establishment proposes natural wines and seasonal cuisine but goes further than that, since it seeks to have a direct and close link with the producers. The will of the two creators of Tricky's is to create a place where you can spend your whole evening from the aperitif to the end of the night. The plus: you will be received as a regular of the house.

Opened in 2013, this bar-cafe, run by an Italian couple, has been a growing success ever since. By the way, you better come early if you want to have room inside to eat. Once there, don't forget to admire the works left by the artist Andre Tarli during his stay in Lisbon, including this magnificent fresco painted on the bar counter. The menu has been growing ever since it opened, with many Italian specialties. To drink, we recommend the spritz which are delicious.

This bar moved from Cais do Sodré to its new location near the Sé Cathedral. It is now in a beautiful old building with stone vaults. Crafty Corner is a beer bar and offers quality Lisbon craft beers. You will find all varieties with no less than 12 kinds: pale ale, stout, white, IPA... They also offer some snacks to accompany your beer and of course other drinks (softs, cocktails, etc.). All you have to do is sit down around a keg and enjoy your evening.

Beer lovers will be delighted, Cascais now has its own beer bar where you can watch all the soccer matches but also participate in karaoke nights. Of course, when we hear crafty, we think of craft beers and this is the case here. You will be able to taste local beers (there are quite a few now) but there are also some international brands, if you don't want to take any risk. You can accompany your drink with some tapas like chicken wings: the perfect combo for a successful evening.

A trendy beach bar: Praia Irmão, created by three brothers. Arriving by road, it's impossible to miss its imposing entrance. You'll be immersed in a Berber atmosphere, thanks to a lovely decor that reminds us more of Morocco than Portugal. You'll enjoy Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with a few more exotic touches for a fusion feel. There's something for everyone on the à la carte menu: pizzas, mixed salads, vegetarian dishes... At the bar, juices and cocktails await you. We loved their homemade iced tea.

All along the beaches of Costa de Caparica, you will see bars-restaurants installed in wooden buildings. Da Wave is one of them. Lounge atmosphere, chill music and above all a terrace where the sun shines at the best hours of the day. Perfect to have a drink or to eat between two sunbaths. The menu is simple with sandwiches and salads. The prices are a bit high but it is rather logical considering the location of the place. Like many of the neighboring establishments, it also offers surfing lessons.

A perfect place to enjoy the sunset. Posto da Onda is a beach bar that regularly organizes parties with DJ sets and other entertainment. It also has a restaurant that offers all the delicacies of the sea, caught in the morning to arrive directly on your plate. Thanks to its partnership with a surf school, you can also surf the wave before having a drink with friends and enjoying the music. Be aware that this is one of the most popular places to go out here in Costa de Caparica.

Friends rockers, here is the ideal American bar to spend a good evening drinking beers, cocktails or even soft drinks and to eat a good hamburger-fries whose cooking of the meat is perfectly mastered. The tapas are also nice. The decoration, the "wock and woll" music, the atmosphere and the friendliness of the service team are at their best. You will not miss the HD Wild, since it is located in one of the streets known for its nightlife in Porto, the Rua Galeria de Paris.

Synonymous with cosmopolitanism and diversity, with its two theatres, it is part of the history of the district since its setting was immortalized in A Janela - Marialva Mix, Edgar Pêra's film, a true ode to Bica. The setting: an old-fashioned tavern with a beautiful marble counter for cocktails and a curious alarm clock collection. From time to time, in the interior space, a DJ comes to push the cake, a rather reggae colour and alternative music. There are sometimes jazz sessions and even short film screenings

If you see a crowd next to the São Paulo square, it's normal, you've arrived at the Tabacaria, a very popular bar in the neighborhood. Rather chic, the prices are not cheap but here you will have home made cocktails, created on the spot. Inside, it has kept some old-fashioned elements, including a large wooden counter and stained glass windows. It almost feels like an old pharmacy. This is perhaps the reason why this place was transformed into a spirit laboratory... Some tapas are also available to accompany your cocktails.

On the main street of the village of Meco, the little night-owls will not miss the weekend (every evening in August), a lounge bar and a trendy restaurant (which is not recommendable!), which sometimes hosts good DJ evenings. A little bit of fashion, however.

In a little hidden street next to the Toca do Javali restaurant, this old-fashioned tearoom is well known for the quality of its products and the friendliness of its all-female staff, whether for breakfast, lunch or a light snack. As well as offering a good range of pastries, sandwiches and snacks, it's a great place to have lunch, either in a welcoming dining room or on a pleasant terrace, with a successful octopus salad preceding a delicious cooked codfish. Very popular on weekends.

The only alternative place to go out in Faro, created in... 1906. Located in an old building, there is no indication that an association bar is there when you get to No. 10 of the street. Only those who know come. Go up the stairs and you arrive in a large room where dance classes (salsa, tango...) are often held. Another staircase then goes down into a large courtyard where the bar is located. Drinks are really cheap, the young locals like to come here to chat. Good atmosphere with DJ parties on weekends.

A small kiosk like you like with a nice terrace on the edge of the Guadiana. Perfect for your coffee in the morning, enjoying the soothing calm of the river.

This small café, barely set back from the Ribeira, lives up to its name(escondido means hidden) and in summer welcomes the many onlookers who fight over tables and chairs. In low season, it becomes a haven of peace for the Portuguese and the rare tourists who snub the restaurants of the quay. The cuisine is of course typical, with francesinha and cod at the top of the menu. Broadcasting of League 1 matches (obviously when it does not fall at the same time as a match of FC Porto or Boavista FC, the two clubs of the city). Recommended for a tight budget.

There's no need to go here before midnight if you're looking to meet the local party-goers and tourists since the party really starts at this time of the night. A DJ heats up the dance floor, while the two bars are busy preparing shots and cocktails. The latter are both classic and original with or without alcohol. This bar, like many others in this animated district, is more a place of passage for the night owls than a final point of fall. Good atmosphere, nice team.

Located at the entrance of the "thirsty streets" of Porto, this small bar, with a heated terrace in winter, is a perfect stopover at the beginning or during the evening to accompany the arrival of the new revelers and the departure of the less daring. The decoration is surprising, with wood panelling, lace lingerie in the window and an impressive collection of books in all languages. The list of cocktails and tapas is as long as the arm. A little advice: a bruschetta with raw ham, pear and honey accompanied by a generous glass of white sangria.

La Fabrica Nortada is a bar-snack in the era of time. We come there to eat at lunchtime, to have a drink (the craft beers are excellent), to eat a sweet treat in the middle of the afternoon. On the menu: salads, cheese tabbouleh, calamari, chicken, bruschetta, wraps, fries, francesinhas, spaghetti, salmon, tiramisu and chocolate mousse. Vegetarian versions are available. Smiling service. Go down to the basement to discover the brewing room with the machines, it is impressive!

A nice café near the public garden. This bar is very pleasant to have a drink and to discuss in all peace because there is a small outside garden. You can eat some good food all day long, mainly cooked with Portuguese products. Vegetarian options are even available. As for the decoration, the inspiration and the construction were made with recuperation, with a modern touch. On weekends, the place hosts conferences, concerts and discussions of all kinds.

Literally, this expression means "a little old lady who likes to move and dance"! So here is a multifunctional space between the rua Madalena and the Sé cathedral where you can enjoy some petiscos, a chorizo assado or a cheese plate. The house also offers craft beers. On weekends, you can choose between concerts, photo and painting exhibitions on the wall, or simply come and read. In the large vaulted room, a retro atmosphere and to discover: toilets with their unique decoration!

In the charming garden of the Campo de Santa Clara, with a view of the pantheon and the river, here is a kiosk where you can come for a small coffee, a croissant with nutella or one of their very good tosta mista (toasted sandwiches with cheese and ham). We recommend the Clara tosta, which consists of goat cheese, raw ham and fresh tomatoes, a sandwich that tastes great! On the terrace, we find the inhabitants of the district and the flea hunters, all generations combined, for a small moment of relaxation in the shade of the trees.

"Art and music with tiger's milk for the soul" is what it says about this multi-faceted venue. This former regional house has been taken over and transformed into a bar. There are several areas: a large room for listening to concerts and DJ sets, a smaller, more intimate lounge for sharing a drink and catching up on old times, a patio for taking a breather, and a corner for enjoying some of their delicious tartines. Please note: at the time of writing, the establishment is threatened with closure, but there's no date yet.

In the heart of the beautiful park of Principe Real, you will be able to see this pretty veranda in the shade of majestic trees. This place invites you to take the time to take a break over a gourmet coffee, lunch or even, in the evening, over a drink. In the shop window near the bar you can choose the cake you want to eat (we recommend pão de ló). On the menu, there are also very good hamburgers with homemade potatoes and an excellent mayonnaise to accompany them. Otherwise, salads and sandwiches on the go for a quick snack.

Here, regulars come to eat petiscos, which they happily share in the middle of the table. Grilled chorizo, octopus salad, chickpea and cod salad, you name it. Tuesdays are for poetry! Wednesday evenings and Sundays, ao vivo music, to the tunes of fado, Brazilian classics or jazz. The night goes on into the wee hours, and it's time to leave... A must-see in the Alfama district, and a must-visit for your own pleasure.

It may be the black sheep of the city but we love it. It opened at the time when wine bars were slowly appearing in the city of Lisbon. When the evening comes, you'll see the praça das Flores come alive in front of Black Sheep's entrance. Indeed, the bar is very small inside and that's how it became known in the beginning: the smallest wine bar in Lisbon. Come and discover the wines of Portugal thanks to the wide selection. And if you don't know what to choose, the team will guide you according to your tastes.

The Ice Bar (Bar de Gelo) in Viseu is an attraction in its own right. It's true that the experience is fun: you are greeted and then lent a Canadian jacket and escorted to the bar room. Everything is made of ice, walls, ceiling, seats, and even the glasses! Incredible but true! Inexpensive ersatz animal skins from the Great North are available so you don't freeze your hindquarters. A little expensive some will say but it's original and refreshing in the summer especially when the outside temperature flirts with the 40°C.

After opening in Intendente in 2016, this address moved in 2019 near Cais do Sodré. Another place, another style, as it now also does brunch and restaurant, as well as being a tapas bar. It has lost its terrace, so you'll have to make do with the dining room. That said, the managers have preserved the beautiful ashlar arches, and the bar's name is echoed in the azulejos on the counter. Here, you can enjoy a glass of wine with a burger and home fries, or tapas, salads and more.

The philosophy of this restaurant is that the best food is the one shared with friends. Here you will find all kinds of tapas, from chicken skewers with peanut sauce to fried calamari and chicken quesadillas. There are also typical petiscos like pasteis de bacalhau or pimentos padron (small grilled peppers). Located in a quiet street, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy the nice weather or inside for more privacy.

This small bar-snack bar is located in the charming Republic Square, right next to the Santa Cruz Park and Gardens. The main customers of the place are students but everyone is welcome, at any time of the day. You can sit inside or on the terrace to have a drink, a cocktail or a coffee, accompanied by a hamburger, a toast, traditional petiscos (Coimbra tripe, fried egg, chicken legs...), a cod dish. For dessert: brownie, chocolate mousse, banana split... At very low prices.

A bar as we like them, between the atmosphere of a tavern and an Irish pub with a program of concerts, exhibitions, cinema, reading... It's a bit of a spot for the city's artists, who meet around a good glass of wine, a caneca, and some tapas. To eat, you can choose between meat or vegetarian dishes. Excellent franceshina. Both intimate and warm, you will be sure to spend a nice evening in this bar by letting you carry by the good vibes which emanate from it. Good music.

One of the most pleasant places in Braga to have a drink while listening to some jazz tunes. In the summertime, you can enjoy a drink in a large inner courtyard, with footstools and armchairs. On Fridays, you can enjoy music in the open air, sipping a delicious Caipiroska. The Casa dos Coimbras will delight anyone who wants to have a good time in a pleasant setting. Friendly atmosphere, quality and dynamic service. Quality drinks and music. You can enjoy it at any time of the day. We recommend it.

Cool without being cheesy, simple without being cheap, popular without being redneck, here is a very pleasant corner which inevitably makes think of Bilal drawing his memories of São Francisco... The atmosphere is relaxed in this large space with its wide windows which open on the animation of the district. The music at the turntables varies according to the mood of the day between acid jazz, new bossa, hip-hop, house and drum'n bass. The clientele is quite young and wild, straight and gay, often more people outside than inside. A good choice to feel the atmosphere of the Bairro Alto !

It is one of the oldest bars in the upper district, ideal for conversing over an excellent musical background (the great voices of jazz, soul, blues). The classy and woody decor is the brand image of the place, as is its wine list (more than 300 references) of different Portuguese regions (by the glass or the bottle) to be accompanied by petiscos, cold cuts, cheese or a chicken croque-monsieur, inherited from the former management... Impeccable service! Be patient, sometimes you have to wait a quarter of an hour before a table becomes available!

This old bread and cake factory has saved its wood-fired oven and some of the worn-out machinery to remind itself of the particular climate of the place, which has become, without a pub, a hype for the insomniacs of Bairro Alto. In a colourful space with a warm retro style and rather large, compared to the standards of the neighbourhood, its relaxing atmosphere is coveted by the thirty-year-olds. Beneath its large pillars, one often comes across artists, actors and celebrities of the gotha. The background music remains at a reasonable sound level to allow for conversation.

Previously located in Bairro Alto, this patisserie is now well established in Belém, on the main street leading to the monastery. You can enjoy brunch, lunch or coffee with a slice of cake. But be warned: the closer it gets to closing time, the more likely it is to be out of stock. Even a simple banana bread takes on all its nobility here, served with a caramel coulis and banana slices on top. The decor is a touch romantic, with powder-pink walls and dried flowers on the ceiling.

Not far from the Anjos metro station, this coffee-shop is well worth the effort of going up Jacinta Marto street and stopping in. Its owner, a great coffee lover, will introduce you to local roasts using different methods (filter, espresso...). And then, every Friday evening, the café changes atmosphere to offer wine and DJ sets to get the evening off to a good start before heading out to the bars in the town center. Don't forget to try the viennoiseries from the excellent Soares bakery, or the banana bread he makes himself.

Ippolito & Maciste, just like the names of the two dogs (a Boston terrier and a dachshund) of original owners Marco and Thomas. Since then, the family has grown to include a little dachshund called Marcel, owned by Brice, the sommelier. What Ericeira lacked was a wine bar where you could meet up and taste natural wines, seated at a large table for greater conviviality. There's also a food menu with tapas dishes. Tastings are sometimes organized. We love the decor, with its many green plants.

Adjacent to the National Museum of Ancient Art, above the Casa da América Latina, on the promontory of a small park, the former "Le Chat" has given way to a new concept: the Catch Me bar-restaurant. The name and concept were inspired by the film Catch Me If You Can , starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. The cuisine mixes Portuguese and international gastronomy: grilled octopus and roasted potatoes, shrimp risotto, chef's tosta with brioche bread... What's more, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Tagus and dance to the DJ sets.

One of the most popular bars for youth of Odeceixe and of the region which is found there at the end of the week. Beautiful atmosphere, where the kind mix. Most is to have a good time while enjoying one of the many cocktails of the house, often inspired by what is done in Brésil.

This chapel dating from the 19th century is not ordinary. It has been transformed into a wine bar. The interior has been decorated to preserve its authenticity, between gold, burgundy and wood tones. Here is a picturesque place to enjoy a glass of Portuguese wine with the best advice from the available and attentive staff. The menu features nectars from the Minho and Douro regions. Generous tapas(petiscos) are offered to accompany your tasting. Sometimes, you will have the pleasure to hear live music. A nice surprise!

Opened since 1977, the Bonaparte is a traditional bar in La Foz known for its Irish atmosphere. A real pub where you can enjoy good beers, good whiskies (a lot of bottles are exposed behind the counter) and of course non-alcoholic drinks. Nice appetizers. You will appreciate the Irish atmosphere with a Portuguese twist, especially on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day or during the broadcasting of the Champions League matches. For a good night out with friends.

A bar in a cosmopolitan, inspired setting, dating from the early ^19th century, decorated with colorful stained glass windows and a large Buddha who greets you with a namaste behind the waiters. Concerts and themed evenings are offered in this bar, which also doubles as a restaurant and nightclub at weekends. You can eat good sushi, have a drink or dance... or all 3! On weekends, it's often packed. A glamorous atmosphere where everyone mixes, whatever their age. LGBTQIA+ welcome. Sometimes there are drag-queen shows.