Nightlife in Lisbon

From there, nights drift between rooftop bars with sunset views over the river, natural wine bars and wine shops offering tastings, and quirky rooms crammed with curiosities. Bairro Alto fills its narrow streets with drinkers after dark, while Cais do Sodré, once the riverside haunt of sailors, mixes burlesque-themed bars, live music and late cocktails. Behind unmarked doors, speakeasy bartenders give classic recipes a twist.

Clubs get going late and run until morning, from small electronic-music rooms to big riverside dance floors playing house, techno or eighties hits. Each listing carries a note from the local guide who recommends it, and the chips narrow it down to bars, cocktail bars or nightclubs.