Off the beaten track, Foxtrot has a speakeasy feel, with dimly lit, Art Deco style rooms. To get in, you have to ring a bell! A fireplace invites you to sit and warm up – a big plus in winter. In summer, you can enjoy the small outdoor patio. For lovers of secret bars and Lisbon-inspired cocktails.

You can’t imagine what you’ll find inside…. There are miniature planes on the ceiling and cabinets full of old trains and toy soldiers. It’s a bar, yes, but it could just as well be a museum. The owners took over an old grocery store in 1986 and turned it into a unique cocktail bar that attracts locals and tourists alike.

Whether you drink red, white or even rosé, there’s plenty of wine on offer at By the Wine. Just look at the menu or point to the shelf and choose your favourite. The bar is owned by José Maria da Fonseca, one of the oldest wine producers in Portugal.

If you pass by Rossio and see people with a small plastic cup, it is likely that they are drinking Ginjinha. Ginjinha or Ginja for short may not be easy to pronounce, but this liqueur goes down easy. Before serving it, the owners ask you if you want it with or without cherries in a glass or chocolate glass.

There are plenty of options in Bairro Alto but this bar is an obligatory stop. Here what matters are the simple things. A glass of beer or wine and free salty popcorn is what attracts locals to this laid-back spot. Try it!

Musa lives in Marvila, Lisbon’s most industrial neighbourhood.
It is focused on the quality of raw materials and the rigor of production practices and aims to bet on the diversity of supply and the celebration of old traditions with an innovative touch and fresh ingredients.

Tip: from time to time there are live concerts, so check the Facebook page before you go.

This cosy tavern takes you back to medieval times. There’s folk music playing in the background and drinks served on horns, because why not? Don’t miss the opportunity also to try the so famous traditional Portuguese mead.

Technically this isn’t a bar, but if you’re in Lisbon you have to try at least one kiosk! They are scattered all over the city, but this is our favourite. Situated next to the Príncipe Real garden, this small kiosk is the perfect place for a beer or an afternoon coffee. You can also order small snacks here, like Lisbon’s pastéis de nata.

You can see the red neon sign saying “BAR” in the distance, but how do you get into this Lisbon rooftop bar? Easy, through the shopping centre. Yes, you read that right. You enter the mall, take the lift and, six floors later, you’re at the TOPO. The view alone is worth the visit! From here you can see the São Jorge Castle and many of Lisbon’s viewpoints with a cocktail in your hand.

Much more than a bar, it is a reference in Rua Cor de Rosa, in Cais do Sodré. Once a brothel, today it hosts creative projects focused on art and culture. The bar’s programme is alternative and the cocktails are spirit-lifting.

The tip is: before you choose a table, first, explore all the rooms to decide where you’re going to sit.