The Best Places To Drink In Lisbon
COCKTAILS
Red Frog
Just off Avenida da Liberdade, hidden behind Monkey Mash, this speakeasy is accessed by ringing a bell beneath a red frog fixed to the wall. Dimmed lighting, candles on tables and a period soundtrack confirm you are back in the 1920s. Signature pre-batched cocktails feature house-made ingredients and surprising twists like sea fennel in a gimlet or banana in a negroni.
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Monkey Mash
Bright, tropical and vibrant, Monkey Mash offers a different kind of energy to its sister speakeasy Red Frog. Agave and sugarcane spirits lead the menu, while colourful murals catch the eye and hip-hop fills the space.
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Quattro Teste
This low-key and lovely bar in Mouraria draws inspiration from both Italy and the Basque Country. There are separate menus for each. On the Italian side, the Cinarino (Cynar, bourbon, vanilla, mushroom, apple soda with a yoghurt wash) and an Amaro Daiquiri (two types of amaro with lime and sugar) stood out for us. On the other, Dirty50 (extra dry vermouth, gin, black pepper and piparra brine) dovetailed beautifully with a short flight of gildas.
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Imprensa
When five bartenders decided to open a Brooklyn-style oyster and cocktail bar, the concept was new to Lisbon. Now Imprensa has two locations and oyster bars are catching on. The original Príncipe Real spot occupies a former print shop on Rua da Imprensa Nacional, playing up its address with typewriters for guest messages and cocktails named after different fonts. Fresh oysters from Setúbal are shucked at the bar several times a week, served alongside natural wines and signature highballs.
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Café Klandestino
Tucked off Avenida da Liberdade, Café Klandestino takes its name and concept from the 1950s coffee smuggling between Portugal and Spain. Owner-bartender João Resende channels a tiki-dive bar aesthetic and rebellious spirit into the place.
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Toca da Raposa
Constança Raposo Cordeiro moved to Lisbon from London, where she honed her skills at Peg+Patriot. First, she opened Toca da Raposa – a low-ceilinged, concrete-walled den serving unique drinks featuring natural liqueurs and foraged ingredients. She also now has Uni, a nine-seat place where she combines up to 15 ingredients into single, beautifully unified drinks.
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Royal Vessel Bar
Príncipe Real’s Royal Vessel channels Portugal's maritime history. In an old-school atmosphere, enhanced by period details and nautical flourishes, bartenders take a personalised approach, asking about your preferences before crafting bespoke drinks tailored. Barrel-aged negronis are a speciality, and there’s Portuguese tinned fish offered alongside a few small plates.
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Javá
On top of the 8 Building in Cais do Sodré, Javá is a sought-after spot for sundowners. Its bright outdoor terrace looks out over the Tagus river, São Paulo Church and Santa Catarina neighbourhood. The kitchen serves char-grilled Mediterranean dishes designed for sharing — octopus with polenta, feta cheese cigars, grilled squid — while the bar turns out signature cocktails like the Aurora Spritz or Basil Mojito.
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WINE
Pinot
Estrela’s Pinot is both wine shop and bar. The natural wine list features Portuguese producers alongside international makers, and there are vegetarian small plates to go with. A relaxed vibe and friendly team make it a popular early-evening destination.
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Bla Bla Glu Glu
Chef Leopoldo Garcia Calhau opened Bla Bla Glu Glu right next door to his Taberna do Calhau on Mouraria's Largo das Olarias. Here, his focus is on European biodynamic and natural wines paired with Portuguese-style petiscos – inventive small plates with Central European and Mediterranean influences.
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Vino Vero
Vino Vero started in Venice then brought its natural wine concept to Lisbon's Graça neighbourhood. Run by an Italian couple, it specialises in low-intervention bottles from small producers, with a strong Italian selection alongside excellent Portuguese labels. The outdoor seating on a lively street draws and wine enthusiasts alike. Small plates marry fresh Portuguese ingredients with Italian cicchetti traditions – think burrata, seasonal vegetables and charcuterie.
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Tati
The creative, ever-changing menus of small plates at Tati are a perfect complement to its wine list of natural, small producers. A warm atmosphere and appealing marble counter also help to lure passersby into its corner location in Penha de França.
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Oyster & Margarita
This Príncipe Real favourite makes good on the promise of its name with fresh oysters from the Algarve, margarita variations and a carefully chosen wine selection. There’s a seafood menu that goes beyond the oysters, plus outdoor seating that comes into its own at sundown.
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