Chilled

Fábulas
A wonderful warren of interlinked and eclectically decorated rooms in the heart of the Chiado. Drinks, meals, and internet access are all offered, and it's open till midnight.

Address: 14 Calçada de São Francisco | Telephone: 21 347 6323 |

Botequim
A legendary hang-out for artists and intellectuals, this small bar has recently reopened with food, drinks and a programme of music and poetry readings.

Address: 79 Largo da Graca | Telephone: 21 888 8511 |

Live Music

Café Tati
This exceptionally welcoming space has great live music most nights, ranging from jazz to alternative folk and country. Meals prepared with ingredients from the nearby Ribeira market are also on the menu.

Address: 36 Rua da Ribeira Nova | Telephone: 21 346 1279 |

Clube de Fado
An aristocrat among live music houses, this is one of the places to hear the city's best professional fado - Lisbon blues - in a lovely old building. You'll be expected to dine.

Address: 94 Rua São João da Praça | Telephone: 218 852 704 |

Clubbing

Ministerium Club
Recently the old government offices in this emblematic square have given way to clubs and bars. On Saturdays the hallowed halls of this old building reverberate to techno and house music with international DJs from 11 pm until 6 am. Get there by tram, bus or Metro (Terreiro do Paço).

Address: Terreiro do Paco, 72 Ala Nascente | Telephone: 91 693 1884 |

Discoteca Trumps
This hetero-friendly gay club has long been one of Lisbon's most popular. The two dancefloors and various bars attract a mix of age groups and sexual orientations.

Address: 104B Rua da Imprensa Nacional, Principe Real | Telephone: 21 397 1059 |