The Algarve
Descend 33 shallow steps, then take a lift through the sandstone and walk through an underground tunnel to reach this hidden bar opening onto a little…
Must-see nightlife in The Algarve
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Aljezur
Directly across the beach, with glass walls buffering the wind and sand, O Sargo is a great place to slake your postsurf thirst, with cold-pressed juices,…
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Lagos
Filled with flowering hibiscus, bougainvillea and citrus trees, with a mural of a barrelling wave, this fabulous beer garden is a brilliant spot to lounge…
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Faro
O Castelo is all things to all people: bar, restaurant, club and performance space. Its location atop the old town walls provides stunning Ria Formosa…
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Lagos
Spread across five levels, including two underground rooms and a roof terrace, each with its own bar, cherry-red-painted Bon Vivant shakes up great house…
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Faro
Over 250 Portuguese wines are stocked at this stylish wine bar (which opened in 2018), 30 of them by the glass. All of the country's major wine regions…
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The Algarve
Loulé’s oldest cafe is a replica of an old Brazilian coffee shop, opened in 1927 and virtually unchanged since, with a gorgeous art-deco interior and…
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Monchique
Monchique’s coolest hang-out, in converted horse stables on the side of a hill, has hot-pink arched walls, red-velvet alcoves, ornate mirrors and…
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Sagres
Natural timber features throughout the rustic-chic interior of this lively cafe-bar, which has a great postsurf vibe. The upper level has a sun-drenched…
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Sagres
Founded in 1985, Sagres' original cafe-bar is still its best, and a cool spot to hang out after a day on the waves. Spot its namesake dromedário (camel)…
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Faro
In the heart of town, this Faro hotspot has a paved terrace and seating by the central square, and a vast, vaulted-brick interior. House-speciality…
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Carvoeiro
Hidden in the rock formations at Algar Seco, 750m east of the beach in Carvoeiro (just below the cliff-side car park and reached by a steep staircase),…
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Lagos
One of half a dozen bar-restaurants overlooking the marina and the town beyond, this breezy spot is especially popular for a sundowner in its interior…
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The Algarve
Decorated in rustic style, with wine barrels on the pavement out front and striking cross-vaulted ceilings, this taberna serves Portuguese wines by the…
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Tavira
Abstract oils and watercolours cover the walls of Pessoa's, but in summer the best seats are on the sunny, south-facing riverside terrace, so get in early…
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Silves
Located below the castle entrance, Café Inglês has a wonderful, shady terrace for a coffee or ice-cold beer (pub-style food is also available). One of the…
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Tavira
By day it’s a cafe-restaurant, by night a cafe-bar. At all times, it’s a relaxed place to kick back with a smoothie or cocktail. Its inviting spaces…
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Tavira
One of the few summer hotspots with any atmosphere out of season, Sítio is divided into three parts: outside, light-inside and neon-lit dark-inside…
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The Algarve
Arabic-themed Bar Marroquia has an inviting interior with a fireplace and pool table with a red baize. Seasonal fruit mojitos, caipirinhas and punches…
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Lagos
An essential hang-out on the sand at Meia Praia, busy Bahia has homemade sangria, fruit-based cocktails, Algarve and Alentejo wines, gourmet dining …
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Faro
A miracle of split-levelling has managed to fit two floors, toilets and a stage for live music (mainly indie) into this tiny space in the heart of Faro's…
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The Algarve
The best bar in town by some distance, Nana's has much more local character than the others, pours better drinks (local wines, craft beers and generous…
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Sagres
One of Sagres' liveliest bars, sky-lit Agua Salgada has a party vibe thanks to DJs and occasional live gigs. Fresh fruit forms the basis of its extensive…
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Lagos
This late opener has good DJs and a lively atmosphere, fuelled by enormous fishbowl cocktails; you'll often see people (or find yourself) dancing on the…
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Lagos
This classy place has three bars, nightly DJs and lots of gold leaf, kitsch, red velvet and cherubs. Given its central location, it's a popular spot to…
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Lagos
This straight-up rock 'n' surf bar makes a top spot to kick off the night (happy hour runs from 8pm to 10pm), with a pool table, darts and fun-loving…
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Portimão
On a bougainvillea-draped laneway inside a lovingly restored former house with timber ceilings, this atmospheric bar is decorated with antique knick…
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The Algarve
Everything is brutal about the Cathedral, from the grey-granite cladding and industrial metal doors to the 1am opening time (though it doesn't really get…
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Olhão
A real slice of historic Portugal, this no-frills old-timers bar in the centre of town has a nicotine-stained interior and is so authentic you can forgive…
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Tavira
Laid-back Ref has a lounge-like, 1970s feel but plays contemporary music. Punch is served in summer (when the action spills out into the laneway) and…
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Lagos
A good-natured and buzzing dive bar, this dark-wood place gathers plenty of surfers and backpackers, who spill out onto the street-side tables. Live music…
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Lagos
Bang on Meia Praia beach, this poolside hotel bar-restaurant draws a 'resort-chic' crowd.
