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Bar “da Velha Senhora” (Old Lady’s bar) Lisbon: burlesque performances, glittering revue, fado, petiscos & the day ‘barefoot diva’ Cesária Évora died

If you like burlesque performances, glittering revue shows and cabaret a must-go place is bar “da Velha Senhora“ (Old lady’s bar) in Lisbon! Video: ‘Hallooooooooooooooooooo!”  2 beautiful ladies invite you to enjoy the show Bar ”da Velha Senhora” Cais do Sodré, Lisbon While eating traditional Portuguese snacks (“petiscos“) you can enjoy various artistic performances. This bar is in the same typical Portuguese [...]

March 23rd, 2013 | Posted in Architecture, Bars, cafe, Cais do Sodré, Clubs, Culture, DJ, Drinks, fado, favorite places, History, Lisbon by night, Lisbon city center, Maps, Music, Remarkable, Tourist information, Video | No Comments

Saint George’s Castle Lisbon overlooking lively square Martim Moniz: multicultural delicacies, aphrodisiacs, shops, events, music, tram 28 & favorite kiosk ‘A Preta’

When you travel to Lisbon it is a must to visit the legendary St. George’s castle. Walking from the beautiful  Rossio square to Castelo de São Jorge, you will cross square Praça Martim Moniz. This is where the historic Mouraria neighborhood starts, nowadays a multicultural area. Enjoy a light meal and soft music here in the sun! Square Martim Moniz February 2013: Kiosk ‘A [...]

February 21st, 2013 | Posted in Activities, Architecture, Children, Culture, DJ, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Markets, Mouraria, Music, Restaurants (cheap), Terrace, Tourist information, Tram 28, Video | No Comments

Unique bar ‘Pensão Amor’ (Pension Amor) Lisbon in former red light district Cais do Sodré: sailors, art, culture & pole dance

Rua Nova do Carvalho in Lisbon, located behind the famous market near the river Tagus, was for decades known as a street in the city’s red light district with bars named after northern European capitals (like Copenhagen,  Oslo or Roterdão , Rotterdam) to attract their sailors who stepped off their boats here. Bar ‘Pensão Amor’ Lisbon: wonderful drawings on the walls of [...]

May 11th, 2012 | Posted in Baixa Chiado, Bars, Clubs, Culture, Disco, DJ, favorite places, History, Lisbon by night, Maps, Remarkable, Tourist information, Video, vintage | 4 Comments

Portas do Sol Alfama Lisbon: lovely lounge terrace, cool and stylish cocktail bar & Santa Luzia, famous Tagus river viewpoints (miradouros)

Terrace ‘Portas do Sol’ (Gates to the Sun) has opened his doors in October 2009, in Lisbon’s historical center, close to the famous viewpoint (miradouro) with the same name, at Largo das Portas do Sol.  A new terrace coffee , cocktail bar and restaurant, designed in a way to make full use of its exceptional location. The lounge [...]

October 12th, 2010 | Posted in Alfama, Azulejos, Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, Castelo Sao Jorge, Culture, DJ, Drinks, favorite places, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Music, Romantic, Tejo river, Terrace, Tourist information, Tram 28, Video, Viewpoints Miradouros | 8 Comments

Lisbon’s famous nightlife: Bar Portas Largas Bairro Alto & gay crowd

A good place to start a night in Bairro Alto, one of Europe’s hottest an cheapest nigthspots, is Portas Largas, Rua da Atalaia 105, as it opens his doors early, at about 17:00 already. The official name means ‘Wide Doors’, but this place is also known as ‘Record’  because it’s in the same building as the [...]

April 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Bars, DJ, Gay, Lisbon by night, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps | 8 Comments

Bicaense lounge Bar Lisbon, a great spot for dancing near Bairro Alto & champaign

Cool lounge bar in Lisbon with a laid-back vibe. Bicaense is very popular with a youthful and stylish, Portuguese crowd. Located on a rather steep street, Rua da Bica Duarte Belo, 38-42, Santa Catarina, climbed by the famous Bica funicular. Bairro Alto, nearby, is a fantastic area to explore the vibrant and alternative nightlife in Lisbon. The Bicaense [...]

April 14th, 2009 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Bars, cafe, DJ, Lisbon by night, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Music, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants | No Comments

Bairro Alto at night: hotspot ‘A Capela’ famous bar in Lisbon & owner Pedro Silva

Rua da Atalaia, Bairro Alto  in Lisbon at 02:00. Trendy 2-bedroom for rent in the heart of this area for people who love nightlife Bairro Alto in Lisbon is posssibly one of the best spots in Europe for a night out! Wander through the lanes of bars, fado houses and clubs – every night hundreds [...]

June 29th, 2008 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Bar 'A Capela' Bairro Alto, Bars, DJ, Drinks, Eco-shopping Lisbon, Lisbon by night, Lisbon city center, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Music, Places to go, Tourist information, vintage | 25 Comments

Favorite places in Lisbon: Cafe Noobai, viewpoint Adamastor, relaxed ambience, great music, hipsters & amazing views over the river Tejo!

What a view! Certainly one of the favorite places of many Lisbon locals and visitors of the city. The entrance of Cafe Noobai is located on Miradouro (viewpoint) de Santa Catarina, also known as Adamastor. Cafe Noobai, view from the wonderful terrace overlooking the Tagus River This bar and restaurant in Lisbon is certainly worth a visit [...]

March 20th, 2008 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, DJ, Drinks, favorite places, Maps, Places to go, Restaurants, Santa Catarina, Terrace, Viewpoints Miradouros | 8 Comments

Clubs: World famous club in Lisbon ‘Lux Fragil’, unique river Tejo location, trendy hot spot & John Malkovitch

Many experts say this is one of the best clubs in Europe. A three floor building on a unique location along the river Tejo, near train station Santa Apolónia. After his succes with the Bairro Alto club Fragil, Manuel Reis used his experiences in creating this trendy hot spot together with associate John Malkovitch (yes, [...]

January 31st, 2008 | Posted in Bars, Clubs, DJ, Lisbon by night, Music, Tourist information | 4 Comments