Bali-Hai interior

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Bali-Hai Polynesian Bar

Porto


This wacky Polynesian bar is a backstreet treasure tucked away from the main tourist drag near the Lapa metro station. Portuguese tradition is left at the door to make way for cocktails served in tiki cups ornamented with feathers, parrots and long poke-your-eye-out straws. Cocktails from €5.50.

Don’t expect world-class mixology, but do expect a fun night in a makeshift tropical paradise. A simple bar menu is available if you get peckish.


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