10 Best Cocktail Bars In Lisbon, Portugal

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The city of Lisbon offers a fabulous mix of cultural and historical heritage along with a spectacular Bohemian spirit. It is packed with excellent spots for socializing, drinking, and eating. In general, nightlife in this capital city is relaxed yet lively. The city features different kinds of bars for the night owls and drinkers. No matter what you fancy for an evening, there are innumerable choices for you, ranging from exotic craft beer to an elevated cocktail or green wine, which is widely popular in this country. The icing on the cake is that the city features plenty of bars where drinks are reasonably priced, as well as, some with plush settings and are not so cheap. For a unique evening out in the city, check out our list of the best cocktail bars in Lisbon, Portugal.

1. La Roneria Lisboa

Posted by Roneria Lisboa on Wednesday, 27 April 2016

La Roneria Lisboa is a tiny but happening bar in the city of Lisbon. Set on Rua de Sao Jose, it is easy to walk past this watering hole in the city if you are unaware of its existence. Many people claim that it is the best place in Lisbon to relish delicious rum cocktails. Try out their Pina Coladas and Mojitos as you hang out with your friends, while enjoying some foot-tapping Latin music being played here. The nightclub offers a wide selection of rums from many countries in the world.

La Roneria Lisboa

Address: R. São José 43, 1150-321 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: La Roneria Lisboa

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 12am; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 2am (closed on Sun)

2. Matiz Pombalina Cocktail Bar

Posted by MATIZ POMBALINA BAR on Friday, 22 April 2016

Welcome to Matiz Pombalina Cocktail Bar, a popular spot for many in the city who are in pursuit of the jazz-soul backdrop and an expansive cocktail menu. The interior of this lively bar sports a unique architectural style dating back to 18th-century Portugal and is referred to as Pombaline. The bar is located in what used to be a residential building in old Lisbon. While the walls here are made from original stone, the floor is wooden and XIV-style armchairs have been used for furnishing the spot. There is an attached terrace where smokers can take refuge. The bar serves a wide variety of drinks, including Moscow Mule and Cuba Libre and Gin drinks. However, we recommend you to try out the refreshing TimeOut, which is a punch of Pisang Ambon, passion fruit, kiwi, and pineapple.

Matiz Pombalina Cocktail Bar

Address: R. das Trinas 25, 1200-855 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: Matiz Pombalina Cocktail Bar

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 7pm - 2am (closed on Sun & Mon)

3. Bairrazza Cais Sodre

Posted by Bairrazza Cais Sodré on Thursday, 14 June 2018

If you are looking for an excellent gin club and cocktail bar in the city of Lisbon, Bairrazza Cais Sodre can be one of your best bets. Come here for a variety of fresh and exotic cocktails that will not cause a dent in your pocket. There are also several DJ programs held here regularly. The bar has gained tremendous popularity because of its great ambiance, friendly staff, and fine drinks. Also, it is one of the most ideal spots in the city for partying with your close friends. There is also a dance floor and indoor seating area, apart from the takeaway facility.

Bairrazza Cais Sodre

Address: Rua do Corpo Santo 12, 1200-130 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: Bairrazza Cais Sodre

Opening hours: Wed - Sat: 11:30pm - 4am (closed on Sun, Mon & Tue)

4. CINCO lounge

Posted by CINCO lounge on Thursday, 12 February 2015

CINCO lounge is a famous upmarket cocktail bar and boasts a fantastic drinks menu, mixing courses, and exudes a classy international feel. Chic and low-lit, the lounge bar offers its guests the perfect opportunity to chat and catch up. It is also cozy enough to stretch and be lazy, and is also a great option for an ideal date evening. Set in the bustling Principe Real, there has been generous use of blue and green color in its interior to offer warmth, with wooden flooring and glass tables further enhancing the beauty of the place. They serve nice cocktails, along with different types of wines, the classic selections, playful drinks, and more. It is hardly surprising why CINCO is a hot favorite in the locality for about 15 years now.

CINCO lounge

Address: R. Ruben A. Leitão 17A, 1200-392 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: CINCO lounge

Opening hours: 9pm - 2am (daily)

5. Topo Martim Moniz

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Topo Martim Moniz will open doors on the 19th of April and honestly we can't wait to have these seats taken #topo...

Posted by TOPO on Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Topo Martim Moniz is a cool rooftop bar in the city and offers some stunning views of Lisbon ranging from Mouraria to the imposing São Jorge Castle. It is a superb spot for relishing evening cocktails, romantic dinners, and after-work drinks with your friends or co-workers. Nestled in a multi-ethnic commercial hub, the bar overlooks the iconic Praça Martim Moniz. Take an elevator to go six floors up and you will reach the top of this building. Both its outdoor and indoor spaces are equally chic and classy. They have a wood counter, which serves as the cocktail bar, as well as, dining table.

Topo Martim Moniz

Address: Centro Comercial Martim Moniz 6 Esq, Praça Martim Moniz, 1100-341 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: Topo Martim Moniz

Opening hours: Sat - Tue: 12:30pm - 1am; Wed - Fri: 12:30pm - 2am

6. Red Frog Speakeasy


Stylish, as well as, intimate, Red Frog Speakeasy offers a range of craft cocktails in Lisbon, ranging from fanciful creations to age-old favorites. For many, it is the town’s finest speakeasy and a favorite destination to hang out and unwind. The spot has drawn its inspiration from America’s bars during the Prohibition-era and exudes a surreptitious air. Red Frog Speakeasy offers a menu drawn up by some of the finest bartenders of the city. So, expect nothing but the best when you choose your drink here.

Red Frog Speakeasy

Address: R. do Salitre 5A, 1250-196 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: Red Frog Speakeasy

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 6pm - 2am; Thu - Sat: 6pm - 3am (closed on Sun)

7. Alive Bar

Com uma noite desta não apetece ficar em casa, vem até ao Alive. A morangoska está a tua espera!!!! E nós também!

Posted by Alive Bar - Santos on Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Alive Bar is an urban street bar in the city, and is one of the best spots to begin your night while you are in Lisbon. It is also the perfect place to hit after your dinner and chill out with your loved ones. The tiny bar offers a range of nice cocktails, fast service, and a friendly ambiance. On certain days of the week, guests can also avail of their drink promotion schemes, such as buy two drinks and pay for only one. Overall, the drinks here are affordable. It is a great venue to meet your friends and unwind over a drink or two.

Alive Bar

Address: Largo Santos 9B, 1249-015 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: Alive Bar

Opening hours: Mon: 10pm - 4am; Tue - Thu & Sun: 10pm - 2am; Fri - Sat: 10pm - 3am

8. A Cocktail Bar

Posted by Bar 10 a on Saturday, 14 May 2016

Enjoy a refined ambiance at 10 A Cocktail Bar in Lisbon. Not only can you take your pick from a wide variety of drinks, but can also enjoy a bite as the snacks here are extremely delicious. It is great fun to visit the place with a group of friends and enjoy the music being played there. The service here is quite professional and the place is extremely cozy. You can enjoy live music here on the weekends. The family atmosphere ensures that you may come along with your family to spend a relaxed evening.

10 A Cocktail Bar

Address: Av. Rio de Janeiro 10A, 1700-334 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: 10 A Cocktail Bar

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 6pm - 4am (closed on Sun)

9. ULYSSES Speakeasy


While this microscopic bar in the town may be of small size, it compensates its lack of space by serving some of the finest whiskeys in Lisbon. Manuel Barreira, a Canadian-Portuguese authority of the spirits has made sure that you get a chance to savor some of the finest collection of the home-grown spirit of Kentucky at a single spot. You can also try out from their Canadian collection, as well as, other exotic antique spirits, fine craft beers, great espresso, and more.

ULYSSES Speakeasy

Address: R. da Regueira 16A, 1100-437 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: ULYSSES Speakeasy

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 9pm - 12am; Thu & Sun: 8pm - 12am; Fri - Sat: 8pm - 2am

10. Café Príncipe Real


Conveniently situated in the classy area of Memmo Príncipe Real Hotel, Café Príncipe Real is perched on a lovely terrace that overlooks the city and the swimming pool. All through the day and night, the bar keeps changing its services and forms, and never ceases to amaze its visitors. While it serves breakfast exclusively for the guests in the morning, you can relish snacks and light meals during the afternoons. Evenings are great fun, too, as the place also acts as a signature cocktail bar along with offering fine-dining facility.

Café Príncipe Real

Address: Rua Dom Pedro V, 56 J, 1250-094 Lisboa, Portugal

Website: Café Príncipe Real

Opening hours: Sun - Wed: 12:30pm - 3pm & 7:30pm - 10pm; Thu - Sat: 12:30 - 3pm & 7:30pm - 11pm

Enjoy a lively nightlife in Lisbon

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The city of Lisbon is known for its hip nightlife, and there is no dearth of bars and nightclubs here. If you do not want to miss out on being a part of the city’s happening nightlife, make sure to browse through our list of best cocktail bars in Lisbon, Portugal.

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