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Lisbon After Dark: Speakeasies, Rooftops and Old Bars

A speakeasy behind a buzzer off the Avenida, the late bars of Príncipe Real, a palace on the Rua do Alecrim and sunset over the river from the Bairro Alto Hotel.

Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three Lisbon addresses we return to, chosen from this list by people who know the city well.

  1. A speakeasy

    Red Frog

    Avenida da Liberdade·Cocktail bar

    A speakeasy behind an unmarked door near the Avenida, for Portuguese-inspired cocktails.

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  2. Over the river

    BAHR & Co. terrace

    Chiado·Hotel bar

    Drinks on the top floor of the Bairro Alto Hotel, with the river and the 25 de Abril Bridge beyond.

    Praça Luís de Camões 2, 1200-243 LisboaExplore View on map

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Cocktail bars 3

Speakeasies and lounges.

  1. Open late

    CINCO Lounge

    Príncipe Real·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail lounge in Príncipe Real, open late.

    Rua Ruben A. Leitão 17A, LisboaExplore View on map

  2. A tropical bar

    Monkey Mash

    Príncipe Real·Cocktail bar

    A modern tropical bar in Príncipe Real.

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  3. A speakeasy

    Red Frog

    Avenida da Liberdade·Cocktail bar

    A speakeasy behind an unmarked door near the Avenida, for Portuguese-inspired cocktails.

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Lisbon classics 2

Old bars and a palace.

  1. A Lisbon classic

    Foxtrot

    Príncipe Real·Bar

    A classic Lisbon bar in Príncipe Real.

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  2. In a palace

    Palácio Chiado

    Chiado·Restaurant and bar

    A restaurant and bar in a palace at the top of the Rua do Alecrim.

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Hotel bars 1

Over the river.

  1. Over the river

    BAHR & Co. terrace

    Chiado·Hotel bar

    Drinks on the top floor of the Bairro Alto Hotel, with the river and the 25 de Abril Bridge beyond.

    Praça Luís de Camões 2, 1200-243 LisboaExplore View on map

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