Discoteca Jamaica

Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré


Gay and straight, black and white, young and old – everyone has a soft spot for this offbeat club. It gets going at around 2am on weekends with DJs pumping out reggae, hip hop and retro.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré attractions

2. Ribeira das Naus

0.19 MILES

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4. Museu do Dinheiro

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5. Miradouro de Santa Catarina

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6. Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas

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The eye-catching Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas dates to 1864. Its trompe l’œil azulejos (hand-painted tiles) depict allegorical figures and the elements.

7. Arco da Rua Augusta

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This triumphal arch was built in the wake of the 1755 earthquake. A lift whisks you to the top, where fine views of Praça do Comércio, the Rio Tejo and…

8. Museu de Design e da Moda

0.36 MILES

This Baixa star, set in a cavernous former bank, contains furniture, industrial design and couture dating from the 1930s. It was closed for renovations at…