Best Bars in Porto

The life in Porto does not end with sunset 🙂 There are plenty of music, beer and wine bars where the people gather to drink, listen to the music and chat together. As the city is constantly changing and new bars are being opened, the below is just an inspiration. I hope you find your favorite bar, but in the end, it is the company what matters the most 🙂 Also refer to our different articles if you search for specific beer bars, uncommon bars, or beach bars.

• Gito – Natural Wine Bar & Bottleshop – a cozy wine bar where you can also buy a bottle of your favorite wine.

• Capela Incomum – As the name suggests, this bar is not “common” 🙂 It is located in the ancient 16th century chapel, therefore the name “uncommon chapel”. It is a wine bar where you can taste a wide range of Portuguese wines, mainly from Douro and Minho regions as well as try some good tapas. And we can finally and proudly tell to our grandparents that we went to the church 🙂

• Café Candelabro – This café, wine bar and a bookstore offers three in one solution 🙂 Some books are only for reading, the others also for a purchase. They are mainly about cinema and photography. Another place to be proud to announce to our grandmother when going out (I am going to read some books).

• Catraio Craft Beer Shop & Bar – Catraio is a must visit when in Porto. This craft beer bar and shop offers a wide range of beers all around the world. You can enjoy also live music or sit in the lovely garden.

• Gulden Draak Bierhuis Porto – Although Belgian, it is a great place to spend a Friday night with friends. They serve beers not only from Belgium but also from all around the world.

• Fábrica Nortada – Craft beers in smart, industrial-style brewpub.

• Baobab – craft beer bar – This cozy craft beer bar decorated in “jungle” style is one of my recommendations. It is run by a Slovak couple that organizes also many events for foreigners as well as Portuguese 🙂
• A Fábrica da Picaria – Another craft beer bar where you can try also local dishes accompanying your glass of beer.

• Cask Beer – A great place to try loads of really nice craft beers!

• Base Porto – Base is a unique place thanks to its location right next to Clérigos tower. It is a casual open-air bar featuring cocktails, wine & beer, as well as cider & coffees.

• Café Piolho – Café Piolho is probably the most famous café (during the day) and a bar (during the night) in the city. Although it’s not as charming as Majestic Café, Piolho has been the meeting point for students and teachers, locals and foreigners, friends, and all other kind of people for ages.

• Aduela Taberna-bar – Aduela is probably the best known and favorite spot for after-work refreshments including the liquid ones 🙂 You can either enjoy your snack and beer/wine inside in a cozy interior or outside literally on the street under lovely olive tree.

• Guindalense Football Club – This bar is definitely one of the must visits when in Porto mainly due to its historic football club atmosphere (it was founded in 1976) and, even more important, due to its breathtaking view to the Luís I. Bridge and Douro river. Originally for members only, the space was later fortunately opened to the public.

• Espaço 77 – This bar located in Cedofeita is breaking records for the most sold mini beers in Portugal. The recipe for their success is simple – low prices and friendliness.

• The 41 bar – The 41 bar is a relatively recent tapas and cocktail bar with authentic cork stopper decorated ceiling. During the festive period, the ceiling got even more special look, such as the one on the photo during the Christmas 🙂

• Torto – Bar & Cocktails – Cool cocktail graffiti bar opened in the Selina co-working building.

• RUA Tapas&Music Bar – A traditional tapas bar with the live music located in Cedofeita.

• Pipa Velha – Pipa Velha, as it is suggested by its name, is one of the oldest bars in the city. This is also stressed by the rustic decorations in its interior.

• Adega Sports Bar – If you are a sport fan then Adega Sports Bar is probably the right place for you 🙂 It is also loved by Erasmus students and karaoke singers 🙂

• Easy at Selina Porto – Selina is a heaven for nomads. In Porto, it offers hostel, restaurant, bar, co-working and much more. You will simply love its relaxed atmosphere.

• Rua das Galerias de Paris – Still not enough bars and places to go out? Then visit the famous nightlife district Galerias de Paris Street offering a huge variety of bars and discos.