Bairro Alto Bars

  • Bairro Alto, Lisbon: 6 Best Bars in the Portuguese Capital’s Most Bohemian Neighborhood

    Bairro Alto plays home to Lisbon’s hip, alternative side. Its bohemian denizens mesh nightly with crowds of twenty and thirty somethings to create one of Europe’s most lively neighborhoods. While some streets are packed with…

  • The Old Pharmacy

    The Old Pharmacy

    Located in a former pharmacy along Bairro Alto’s bustling Rua do Diário de Notícias, The Old Pharmacy plays home to a vast selection of Portugese wines. Like many of the drinking spots in this Lisbon…

  • Maria Caxuxa

    Maria Caxuxa

    Loud bars packed with drunk twentysomethings fill Lisbon’s Bairro Alto, but Maria Caxuxa plays a haven for those looking to have relaxed conversation in a hip, easygoing setting. Located in a former bakery, the bar’s…

  • Tasca do Chico

    Tasca do Chico

    If you’re in Bairro Alto and looking for Fado, Tasca do Chico is the place to go. Professional and amateur singers perform through the night at this well-known bar and eatery. While the rest of…

  • 49 da ZdB

    49 da ZdB

    Stretching across multiple rooms and a large balcony/rooftop in the heart of Bairro Alto, 49 da ZdB offers cheap cocktails and an artsy scene. The bar is located above Zé dos Bois Gallery, which regularly…

  • Park

    Park

    Situated at the top of a parking lot in Bairro Alto, Park provides spectacular views of Lisbon’s red roofs and the wide, blue Tagus River. Multiple bars are set across this rooftop lounge, which is…

  • Pavilhão Chinês

    Pavilhão Chinês

    At first glance, Pavilhão Chinês (Chinese Pavilion) looks like a museum. Glass encased cabinets are filled with toys, war memorabilia, and other nostalgic oddities that date back to the first World War. The Bairro Alto-located…