Verified Writer. Put simply, the Portuguese love to party; and since the capital is so famously open and diverse this spills over into its nightlife. The Portuguese tend to start their nights out late, around 11pm or even midnight.
Vago is a cosy bar with a cool retro vibe. It draws inspiration from Japanese listening bars which combine quality cocktails, high-end sound systems and low-lit atmospheres. Vago is an ideal spot to start your night out in Lisbon, with drinks and light bites based on a fusion of Mediterranean and Brazilian cuisine. This part-bar, part-concert hall hosts an eclectic range of DJs, musicians, and bands that serenade its cool clientele with jazz, contemporary music, rock, folk, and electronica.
Lounge is a phenomenal bar and club that locals love for two reasons. Bear in mind that Lounge is far from a hidden gem, so on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the bar is especially heaving. Still, clubbing in Southern Europe is all about getting up hot, close and personal, so see it as full cultural immersion and get stuck in. Lux is made up of several levels, with the music varying from floor to floor.
Cruise through electronic, minimal, and techno classics as you make your way between each. Oh, and Lux also offers one of the most stunning rooftop views in Lisbon over the River Tagus. It is known for its eclectic DJ sets which start at midnight and keep going til dawn. Purchase your tickets in advance through Dice.
Incognito might be small, but it packs a hell of a punch. This is the best nightclub in Lisbon for synthpop, new wave and post-punk music, and it draws an uber-cool clientele who keep the party going til dawn. The dance floor is located on the lower level with the bar situated above. Set in the former Ministry of Finance building, Ministerium Club has been going for more than 12 years. It often opens only on Saturdays, with occasional events on Fridays and Sundays.
