Lisbon, a whirlwind of culture and fun, is without a doubt one of the favorite cities of Europe. Maybe you are up for chilling with a glass of wine, or you are a party animal that is eager to find the wildest party in the city. Doesn’t matter, there is always something to do in the night for all kinds of people. Concerts, shows, live music, bars - you can find it all in Lisbon. It’s time to look for some great places to go when the sun goes down!
Bairro Alto - the center of Lisbon nightlife
Bairro Alto is one of the central districts of Lisbon. The streets are calm and quiet during the day and perfect for a romantic walk due to the unique Lisbon architecture. But at night, Bairro Alto transforms into the center of nightlife and you can find almost every kind of bar in these streets, for all tastes. It’s the best place to go for nightlife when you are in Lisbon. The atmosphere is super chill and friendly and drinking on the street is accepted. This place is famous for young people and students that are looking for a bit of fun in the city. Summer season is coming and it´s the time of terraces and gardens, so try one of these rooftop bars in Bairro Alto:
1.The Park
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Posted by PARK on Thursday, 2 March 2017
The Park is a stylish bar on the rooftop of a car park. You will have to find this bar since there is no sign but once you find the car park, you will get there by a lift. The bar opens at 1:00 pm and offers some stunning views, especially if you are in time for sunset. It´s the perfect place to chill, drinking a glass of wine and watching the sunset above beautiful Lisbon.
Address: Calçada do Combro 58, Lisboa
Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. Tu-Sa: 13:00-2:00. Su: 13:00-20:00
Access: Closest bus station: Santa Catarina
Contact: +351 21 591 4011
Facebook: The Park
Listen to Fado in the best Fado bars
Fado is a Portuguese music genre that originated in the 19th century. The songs are often about disappointment, unhappy love, the hard work of fishermen or faith in a better future. Lisbon is the right place to tap into the secrets of Fado. Visit one of these acclaimed Fado bars:
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1. O Faia in Bairro Alto
The magic of Fado in the heart of Lisbon, accompanied by portuguese guitar with a fantastic menu.
Posted by O Faia on Friday, 11 March 2016
One of the favorite Fado bars that provides quality Fado concerts and delicious Portuguese food, O Faia was founded in 1947 by Lucilia do Carmo and her son. They were both famous icons and symbols in the history of Fado. The bar is in a great area of Bairro Alto and plays live music every night except Sunday. In O Faia, you can hear many talented artists such as Lenita Gentil, Antonio Rocha or Fernando Silva.
Address: Rua da Barroca, 54-56 , Bairro Alto 1200-050 Lisboa
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa : 20:00-2:00. Sunday closed.
Contact: (+351) 21 342 67 42
Website: O Faia
Lisbon Tour Guide
Ana Cristina Paiva
I am an australian-born Portuguese living in Lisbon since I was 8 years old. I studied Tourism and became a Licensed Guide and I absolutely love my job! The Portuguese landscape, history, food, traditions have won me over and I hope to share all this with you! I live in an historical neighborhood and believe that the best way to get to know a city is by walking. During the tours I hope to answer your questions and curiosities, proving a memorable and fun learing experience.
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Francisco
Hello!!! My name is Francisco, but my friends call me Chico, so, feel free to call me that! I was born, raised and live in Lisbon, but I am a well travelled person, as I work for almost 30 years in the Tourism Industry. I am a family man, father of 3 grown up boys, and my friends say I am a "Social Animal" as I easily make friends! I love sports ( especially soccer and rugby), walking the streets of Lisbon ( I always discover new things. . . ); talking to people; trying a new wine or a different type of food. With a degree in Social & Cultural Anthropology, and with the experience as a Tour Guide, I have learned to look and feel our City and its people with tourist's eyes and heart. I believe that Life is a wonderful gift and must be enjoyed every single day, and in every moment, so my Tours reflect this philosophy. You can expect I will inform you about facts, but I will tell you the stories that made these facts interesting. My favourite themes are History and Traditions, Art and Gastronomy, Sports and People. . . Lisbon People!!! My Tours are relaxed; they are made for people who seek to Know, but also, to Enjoy!!! Aahh. . . and I can customize any of my Tours according to your special interests. Just ask me. So, this is Me. . . I am waiting for your contact!
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Marta Côrte Real
I was born in Lisbon and I'm forever in love with it! After my family, guiding is my greatest passion: I love what I do! I have a 5 year degree called Touristic Information, specifically to work as a Tourist Guide, as well as the Certificate of Competence acquired through a qualifying examination, in order to be able to exercise this regulated profession. I own and manage a tour company licensed by the Turismo de Portugal IP, Portugal's National Tourism Authority. Tour guiding has been my full time job since 2003 and it has always been incredibly rewarding. In 2021, I was recognized by the Wanderlust Awards as one of the world's "Best Specialist Guides", which I think is a result of doing what I love every day. Waking up knowing I'll meet enthusiastic people who are excited to discover my city makes me a very grateful and happy person. For almost two decades (how am I that old already?!) I travelled around the world as a tour guide and tour manager in Portugal, Europe, South and Central America. I stopped being so nomadic when my first child was born and in 2016, I became part of ToursByLocals' amazing team and since then I've been 100% dedicated to my lovely Lisbon and its surroundings. I am a mother of 3. I love planning family trips. I know how important it is to create special family memories. Travelling means getting to know new places and cultures, experiencing nature more closely, walking and playing more, discovering history through cities, monuments and palaces! Our childhood travel memories are often the sweetest and along with other remarkable moments, we build who we are and how we live in the world. So if you're in need of someone to guide you and your kids and have them thrilled about travelling, I'm your guide! I'm also very fond of small groups of friends, extended family trips and solo travellers. It's a much more personal approach and very interesting and grateful, too. It's so lovely to get to know you! My wish is to make you feel all the unique details of this fairytale country the way I proudly do, welcoming you as a friend, however always assuring professional, original and interesting tours. I offer walking tours or if you prefer to just sit and relax, I also provide tours with transportation included (private minivan, minibus, bus). You can choose from my many tours the one you're most interested in, or we can build together a tailored experience, everything at your pace. Once you send me a message, I'll try to answer right away, but if I'm delivering a tour or busy with my family, I'll let you know that I'll get back to you soon. I'll be happy to create a customized tour just for you and if you have a special request, if it's a family with different age ranges. . . let me know so we can build the best option for your group. Some of my tours can perfectly be combined. I can also help you plan the best timings to avoid the crowds and even buy your tickets, if needed. There are lots of magic places in Portugal: let me know about you, your interests and ideas and according to that I will work on your time here! The most recent experience has been incredible: the virtual tours. The idea came up with the 2020 pandemic scenery and I decided to keep them going in the future as they're such a pleasant way of travelling differently and sustainably. These tours are perfect to gather families and friends who live away from each other and for schools to complement their teaching, as well as to help those who cannot travel for many reasons, to be able to see the world. I believe we always need to make the best out of the worst. Portugal is a country to visit all year round: weather is wonderful and even during the winter you can enjoy the simple pleasures of life like sitting on an esplanade, absorbing each sunbeam! Plus, I love cooking and baking and I'm happy to share my recipes. Portuguese food is simply delicious and the wine is just perfect for a toast to celebrate life! Get ready to deeply fall in love with Portugal! Can't wait to meet you!
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Beatrice Sacco
Hello! My name is Beatrice, I'm originally from Milan and I'm currently living in Lisbon. Travel, nature, music and art are among my passions. I'm curious and determined and I love meeting people from different countries. I moved to Portugal after finishing my studies in Art History. Now I'm putting into practice what I have learned by working as a tour guide. I love to share with people all the history, culture and local insights about the beautiful city of Lisbon and its surroundings! Come with me, if you want to go deep into the richness of this place!
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Rita Jardim
Rita has been a tour guide in Portugal since 2015. She is a passionate storyteller and a history buff whose goal is to immerse curious travelers in the beautiful Portuguese tale. Rita creates customized tours, cultural experiences, and food adventures in Lisbon, Belém, Sintra, Évora, and lesser-explored corners of Portugal. If you're looking for a genuine and immersive experience beyond the typical tourist route, Rita is your guide.
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2. Sr. Fado in Alfama
Posted by Sr.Fado on Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Sr. Fado is a small family restaurant with warm and welcoming atmosphere. They serve traditional Portuguese and homemade food which is cooked by the owners. After cooking your meal, they will play Fado with other musicians and make you feel like home. This place is so unique especially because of its heart.
Address: Rua dos Remédios 176 Alfama, Lisboa Portugal
Opening Hours: Wed - Su : 19:30 - 00:00. Closed Monday, Tuesday. Contact: 00351 218874298
Facebook: Sr. Fado
3. Timpanas in Alcantara
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Posted by Timpanas on Sunday, 5 March 2017
Timpanas opened in 1961 and is located in Alcantara, a district of Lisbon. The name of the bar originates from the classic film “A Severa”. It´s the youngest child of the Fado & Food group that has, in total, three Fado houses located in Bairro Alto: Luso Café founded in 1927, Adega Machado founded in 1937 and Timpanas.
Timpanas is a typical bar with traditional ambiance, traditional cuisine and live Fado music.
Address: Rua Gilberto Rola 22 24, Lisboa 1350-155, Portugal
Opening Hours: Mo-Su: 20:00-2:00
Contact: +351 21 390 6655
Website: Timpanas
Portuguese celebrations and festivities
Festivities, festivals, and celebrations are popular within the whole of Portugal. These events are a mix of everything from the best of Portuguese culture: Portuguese food, Portuguese music and Portuguese people. All you need to get to know Portugal better - visit one of these main celebrations:
1. The festival of St. Antonio
The Santo Antonio festival takes place every year on the 12th and 13th of June. The festival is a celebration of the patron saint Antonio. Streets become full of color with all kinds of decorations, flags and lights. Everywhere there are stalls with all kinds of foods and drinks. You can try any of the traditional foods such as grilled mackerel or Caldo Verde. There are many parties during the night that you can join.
Each district has their own events, but the center of the festivity is in Alfama. This event is the perfect opportunity to experience Portuguese culture.
Address: The main area is in Alfama but the festival is celebrated in all districts.
Price: free
Date: 12th-13th of June every year.
Visit bars with live music
1. Alface Hall
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Alface Hall is a highly recommended bar, right in the center of Bairro Alto. It’s the newest Blues & Jazz club, opened in 2009. The bar has a classic vintage interior and provides live music every day! Tasty drinks, quality music and a friendly atmosphere can all be found here.
The music starts 9:00 pm and entry is free! It’s the best place for drinking while listening to live blues.
Address: Rua do Norte Nº 96, Lisbon
Opening Hours: Mo-Su : 13:00-0:00
Contact: +351 21 343 3293
Facebook: Alface Hall
2. Templários Bar
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Posted by Templários Bar on Saturday, 25 June 2016
Templários Bar opened in 1991 and has been attended by many well-known musicians, singers and artists. Templários organizes many concerts and events with all kinds of music. It’s a bar with a friendly and open atmosphere that gets you feeling the music and will not let you sit on a chair.
Address: Rua Flores do Lima 8 a, 1700 Lisbon
Opening Hours: Mo-Th: 22:30- 2:00. Fr-Sa: 22:30-3:00. Su - closed.
Contact: +351 21 797 0177
Facebook: Templários
Other Recommendations:
The weather in Lisbon is perfect the entire year, now matter what the season is. But with summer approaching, the temperature will keep rising. If you enjoy sitting on a terrace with cold drinks and sunsets, here are a few more rooftop bars in Lisbon you can check out:
2. Topo
4. Silk Club
Lisbon is alive!
Lisbon is one of the best cities in Europe for nightlife. Many young tourists visit Lisbon all through the year looking for a party. Lisbon is alive anytime! All you need to do is follow the tips above, enjoy your holiday and drink delicious Capirinhas on the rooftop, while the sun is going down.
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