Purex Clube
On Friday and Saturday nights, DJs pack the dance floor at this local favorite, a tiny space that's nevertheless more of a club than a bar. It's usually quite crowded, so many patrons grab a drink and enjoy it on the street.
3 Best Bars in Chiado and Bairro Alto, Lisbon
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Bairro Alto, long the center of Lisbon's nightlife, is still one of the best places in the city for barhopping. There's a street-party vibe on weekends, when revelers take their drinks outdoors. A number of bars here have a predominately gay clientele, but invariably welcome all.
Incognito
Hidden on a mostly residential street not far from the noisier lanes of Bairro Alto, one of Lisbon’s oldest clubs is true to its name—there’s no sign at the door and you have to ring a bell to enter. Inside, on the small dance floor, the crowd dances to alternative sounds and pop hits from the present and the past, going all the way back to the 1980s.
Silk
Dress to impress (no sneakers) if you want to get past the door staff at this fancy rooftop hangout, which caters to a well-heeled crowd. The terrace offers Lisbon panoramas, and glass walls mean that even those who make a reservation to drink and dine indoors can appreciate stunning vistas in all directions.
