The Best Bars in Portugal
This speakeasy is one of the best bars in the city. It serves creative cocktails designed by a young, international team. Those who follow the rules are rewarded with excellent cocktails. Admission is by reservation only.
The name raises high expectations, but they are easily fulfilled. Whether it's a classic cocktail or a signature drink, the experienced team at the Royal Cocktail Club has a perfect command of all the register. Naturally, only the best ingredients are used and carefully crafted into royal cocktails.
Owner Constança Cordeiro celebrates modern cocktail culture in her elegant bar Toca da Raposa (Fuchsbau). She conjures up creative cocktails using typical Portuguese ingredients, many of which she collects herself in the city's surroundings.
This speakeasy can only be visited by those who have made a reservation in advance. The bar, which is hidden away in the Alfama district, only seats twelve guests. These lucky ones are treated to excellent cocktails with or without alcohol by owner Manuel Barreira.
The award-winning bar at Bistro 100 Maneiras boasts creative cocktails made from ingredients from all over the world. Both adventurous drinkers and lovers of classic flavours will get their money's worth here.
The Cinco Lounge is an icon of the Lisbon cocktail scene. Here you will find excellently mixed and beautifully decorated classics and new creations, friendly service, comfortable furniture and dim lighting. The ideal place for a nightcap!
The bar at the Corpo Santo Hotel boasts creatively decorated cocktails, which of course also taste great. The vintage-style furnishings give the bar a cosy atmosphere and the service is extremely friendly and attentive.
UNI is the team's second bar behind Toca da Raposa. It serves creative cocktails made from seasonal ingredients, many of which are foraged in the city's surroundings. There is only room for nine people in the tiny bar, so it's worth making a reservation.
Liquid Love is a cocktail bar and "stuzzicheria", a kind of Italian-style snack bar. The uncomplicated food is excellent, but the excellent creative cocktails are particularly worth a visit. The team can also make all the classics on request.
In the middle of the city and yet hidden away is Rove, which sees itself as a kind of "urban surf club". In addition to relaxed vibes, there are excellent creative cocktails and delicious finger food, as well as a great view over the central Luis de Camões square.
The TerraPlana Café offers an exciting selection of signature cocktails. But if you prefer, you can also order from the classics, which are excellent here. The bar team is friendly and very knowledgeable. Good pizzas are also served to satisfy small appetites.
At the Big Bad Bank Bar, you can not only dance the night away to good music, but also enjoy some of the best creative cocktails in the city. The industrial chic decor gives the club an international ambience - this is undoubtedly one of the most cosmopolitan places in Porto.
This bar and kitchen is located in a former marble workshop. It offers dishes with Mediterranean and Asian influences and a fantastic range of cocktails in a modern ambience. The menu offers both original creations and classics.
Procópio is a cocktail bar in a small house in a quiet courtyard. With its art deco furnishings and classic service, you can immerse yourself in times long past and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The Monarca terrace bar offers the right programme all day long. Delicious brunch is served from morning to afternoon and some of the best cocktails in the city are mixed in the evening. A young, hip and international crowd meets here to enjoy the urban ambience.
At Gin House, everything revolves around gin, of course. There are over 300 different varieties here, some of which are imported, but many also come from Portugal. They are served neat, in cocktails or with premium tonics - the talented team behind the bar knows the perfect mixer for every gin.
The friendly team at Meridians & Parallels know their way around the world of spirits and cocktails. So it's not just the drinks on the slate that can be ordered, but pretty much any cocktail you can think of. It's also worth a visit because of the fair prices.
This cosy bar is located in one of the most popular areas of the city. When the weather is nice, it's best to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere. The selection of drinks is small but fine, and there are also a few good snacks. The crowd is very mixed and the atmosphere is relaxed.
Ferro Bar is a trendy location with a large terrace above São Bento station. Creative cocktails, beer and snacks are served here from late afternoon until the early hours of the morning. Later in the day, the young, hip crowd dances to electronic or live music.
Zenith serves delicious brunch and matching cocktails from morning to late afternoon - it's the perfect place for a hearty hangover breakfast. Its location in the heart of Porto's city centre makes this pretty restaurant a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike.