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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Web Summit<\/a>; Text overlay: Devour Lisbon Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we get into where to go, a few basic guidelines to get your bearings. Like much of Southern Europe, the Portuguese tend to eat late. With dinner on weekends sometimes only starting around 9 or 10 p.m.\u2014or later\u2014don\u2019t expect to find the bars bustling until at least 11 p.m. or midnight. Bars in Lisbon<\/a> tend to be free-entry and open until 3 or 4 a.m., with nightclubs will charge an entry free and close around 6 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dress code and etiquette vary considerably from area to area. Pretty much anything goes in Bairro Alto, while you\u2019ll want to dress up a bit for the fancier clubs to ensure you get past the doorman. Bear in mind that all-male or visibly drunk groups might have trouble getting in at some of the classier establishments (or might be asked to pay an extortionate entry fee). Keep it quiet in the queue to leave a good impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip<\/strong>: We\u2019ve all been caught out by Lisbon\u2019s hills at one point or another. Heels or flip-flops might not be the best option\u2014you\u2019ll thank us later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lisbon is a deceptively large city. The rolling hills and winding alleys are part of the charm, but they can mean that a journey that seems a short hop on Google Maps might end up taking a lot longer than expected. That\u2019s why we recommend sticking to one area. Each area has its own particular vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many nights start in Bairro Alto<\/strong><\/a>. Start the night with cocktails and great music at Suave<\/a> before heading on to Lisbon institution A Capela<\/a> for dancing. Part of the fun of this part of town is finding your own personal watering hole, so don’t be afraid to get a bit lost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Principe Real<\/strong><\/a> tends to have a somewhat classier vibe. There\u2019s nowhere in the world quite like Pavilh\u00e3o Chin\u00eas<\/a>. After ringing the doorbell to get in you\u2019ll be greeted with out-there decoration, with a pool table to boot. Later, 5A<\/a> matches some of the city\u2019s top electronic DJs with excellent cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In recent years Cais do Sodre<\/strong><\/a> has transformed from Lisbon\u2019s red light district to a nightlife hub. Rua Nova do Carvalho (also known as the \u201cpink street<\/a>\u201d) is the heart of the action. Pens\u00e3o Amor<\/a>, itself a former brothel, is quiet during the day but is packed by nighttime. And if you want to dance the night away, Music Box<\/a> has some of the most varied programming in the city, from hip-hop to techno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to enjoy the calmer atmosphere of Alfama<\/strong><\/a> but avoid the tourist traps, the area around the castle is your best bet. Chapit\u00f4<\/a> is a working circus school hosting a bar with fantastic views across the river. If you\u2019re looking for a quieter night, Winebar do Castelo<\/a> closes at 10 p.m. but is the place to go in the area for excellent wines, cheese and charcuterie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think you can keep up with the locals, Lisbon nights can stretch out almost indefinitely. When the bars close, it\u2019s time to hit up a nightclub. Apart from Cais do Sodr\u00e9, these days many of the best options are along the banks of the Tagus river. Perhaps most famous of all is LuxFragil<\/a>, where the beautiful people enjoy cocktails on the roof terrace and others sweat it out in the basement club. Ministerium<\/a> is a more central option, located directly on the Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio. Parties here vary in style from night to night, so check beforehand to see if it\u2019s up your street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip<\/strong>: Expect to pay anything from \u20ac8\u2013\u20ac15 for nightclub entry, generally including one or two drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When night falls, Portugal\u2019s capital comes to life. Lisbon is a city of contrasts. It\u2019s one of the things we love about it. Streets that are quaint and sleepy during the day become buzzing and crowded once the sun goes down. And make no mistake: Lisbon nightlife is fast making a name for itself as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":16756,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[1723,1755],"tags":[1750,1783,261,249,1785],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nParty like a Lisboeta: 3 Things You Need to Know About Lisbon Nightlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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