Opened during Expo 98 still continues to attract night people. During the day, serves as a restaurant-bar. At night, with two dance floors, two bars and one little veranda, pop and house music can be enjoyed with the D.J. “Ladies’ Night” is on Thursdays and is loaded on Saturdays.
Located in Docas, Cosmos Café can be a good open-space alternative during summer months, not only due to its Italian cuisine, which is served until midnight, but also its lively dance floor.
With its industrial design and a terrace that offers a view over River Tagus, Dock’s Club is popular in Portuguese nights. “Ladies’ Night” is on Wednesdays and on Thursdays is Latin Night.
Playing a significant role in Portuguese dance and music nights, LUX Frágil is one of the best party places in Lisbon. Giving an emphasis on contemporary music, from electronic to Reggae, Samba to Drum’n’ Bass, it has been hosting several famous D.J.s.
Opened 10 years ago, this discotheque still maintains its early concept. One of the few places where one can listen to 80s music. Hosts little concerts along with other dance music activities.
Inspired by colonial Vietnam, everything in this place is so golden and red, so to speak so oriental that it almost appears like a museum of Vietnam.
For Reggae funs this is the best place in Lisbon. There is almost no night without music of Bob Marley.
Frequented by locals, can be considered as the “capital” of Dance music in Lisbon that never sleeps. Loaded with the mass in “After-Hours” during which all the places are closed.
Located in Doca de Santo Amaro, right under the feet of 24 April Bridge, Op Art Café marks a difference among all its neighboring cafés with its different architecture based on glass and wood and atmosphere. After 12.00 a.m., the best dance parties are held right over there until the first lights of the sun.
Recently renamed “Indústria” discotheque attracts young people with its glimmering decoration in white and metals.
After going through a new decoration, Plateau is “back” to night life of Lisbon better than ever. With its gilded columns, leopard skins and antique objects, it promises fun nights for those who like to dance with classic rock music.
In the past known as Café Puro, today under its new name entertains night-birds at its small space in Bairro Alto. However small, it gives total freedom of whatever one is up to. Known as a “gay-friendly” place, it opens its doors to everyone.
Although it has the tendency to be one of the greatest places for gays, Queens with decoration of 70s and its three bars facing River Tagus welcomes everyone.
One of the “in” places in Cais do Sodré. Every Friday a Bitoke Associação Recreativa Musikapadançar organizes parties which fill the place with lots of people.
During the 80s, Tokyo, Jamaica and Shangrilá (not existing today) formed a trilogy in Lisbon nights. Today, the discotheque entertains people with classical rock music.
Recently renovated, it is the biggest gay discotheque. Frequenters are mainly males, the atmosphere and service is nice and nights are fun in this discotheque. On Wednesdays and Sundays it holds Travestite shows.
Located in Alcântara, it is one of the oldest discotheques of the city. Ladies’ Night is on Wednesdays.
Typically decorated in Irish style, Guinness is the star of its alcoholic drinks list. Despite its Anglo-Saxon outlook, it is more Portuguese than Irish. The music is performed by cover bands.
Located in the heart of the Expo 98 site, it is famous for its own beers. Their “Super Blonde” beer is exclusively served only in Lisbon and is worth tasting. In Summer nights, its large terrace offers a great “chill-out” and view over River Tagus.
Opened in 2002, Galloping Hogan’s is one of the recent Irish restaurant/bars of Lisbon and is probably the best with its Celtic gastronomy. Offers lunches and dinners and live music every night.
Decorated in dark colors with very comfortable sofas, Hennessey’s Irish Pub is an ideal place to have lunch or dinner with friends. The atmosphere is very friendly. Every night, Tuesday to Saturday, it is possible to listen to Irish music live.
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The first restaurant was opened in 2000 in Parque das Nações that inspired four restaurants to be opened later on. Just like the majority of the Irish pubs, Irish& Co has an informal atmosphere,good service, live music and of course tasty dark beer.
Located in Cais do Sodré, it is one of the representatives of Irish pubs in Lisbon. Although it does not have an original decoration, it succeeds to create a great atmosphere, reflecting Irish warmness and friendliness. On Fridays, Wingers can be listened live starting from 11.00 p.m.
A typical Irish bar, Pump offers a true Irish environment: dark beer, karaoke, Irish music…It has a terrace where one can enjoy it truly.