Comfort and drinks, that sums up the description of a lounge bar. Spaces that can dangerously become your home away from home, due to the intimate and relaxed aesthetics and long cocktail list. With such amusing options, it won’t take long for you to become a regular costumer.
Here is our list of secret lounge bars
Bar Plateia – Hotel Teatro
Photo courtesy of: Hotel Teatro
Your evening at Bar Plateia will be just like being at the theater with the play-like décor, colors and lights, creating a space that is both calm and elegant. The drinks menu is very unique and took almost as much creativity as writing a play, divided by acts that include “but first champagne”, “tasting the stars” (author cocktails: Shake’s Pear, Baquet, and others) or “the usual suspects” (vodka, whiskies, beer and hot drinks). Every week there’s also a new cocktail available, an exclusive creation by the head of the bar Carlos Chaves, that is always posted on their facebook page.
Where: Hotel Teatro
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 04:30 pm-00:00; Fridays and Saturdays 04:30 pm-01:00 am
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New Yorker Bar
Photo by: Matthew Shaw
At Sheraton Hotel, New Yorker Bar will instantly transport you to a moviesque scenario set in…New York. The space combines classy and chic with a relaxed ambiance, so it’s perfect for meetings, dates or just to unwind on their huge terrace after a long day. The cocktail menu is diverse and includes a long list of Portuguese Wines and daily cocktails like the Invictus or Old Spice.
Where: Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:00 am-01:00 am; Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-01:30 am
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Nomadik Lounge Bar
Photo courtesy of: Carris Hotel
Hotel Carris Porto is located in a historic building overlooking the Douro river and has one of the trendiest bars in town: Nomadik lounge bar. The place has a modern and industrial feel with high ceilings, long counter and comfy sofas. To make it even cooler, there’s also a piano where you can try your skills and play some tunes. With such an exclusive environment, it’s not hard to picture yourself enjoying some Port wine or champagne with traditional Portuguese snacks.
Where: Rua Infante Dom Henrique, 1
Opening hours: Open every day 10:30 am-00:00
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BOP Café
Photo courtesy of: BOP Café
Diner food, music and classic cocktails. What more could you ask for? Bop café is an intimate place and definitely a must-stop for music lovers, with a wall full of vinyl records that will leave you in awe. There are three listening points and you can choose your preferred record while enjoying a drink. The “adult beverages” menu, includes several beer brands and cocktails like Tom Collins or Better Call Saul’s Kim Wexler’s personal favorite -the Moscow Mule (yes, it comes inside a shiny copper mug).
Where: Rua da Firmeza, 575
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 am-01:00 am; Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am-01:00 am
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Rádio Bar
Photo by: Nuno Carvalho
With a dancefloor, lounge and terrace, Radio Bar is part of the alternative nightlife scene in Porto, devoted to rock music and the classics. You just have to choose the frequency according to your mood and this time we chose Rádio AM. This first floor of Radio Bar, has vintage and wooden details and a relaxed vibe suitable for long conversations over a couple of beers with friends.
Where: Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre, 175
Opening hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 06:00 pm-02:00 am; Thursdays 06:00 pm-04:00 am; Fridays and Saturdays 06:00 pm-06:00 am; Sundays 06:00 pm-00:00; Closed on Mondays
In which lounge bar will you have your chill time this week? Let us know in the comment section!
