We are always on the hunt for cocktail bars in Porto to present to our readers. And if they serve crazy drinks even better, right?
So check our list, we have a lot catching up and drinking to do!
The Royal Cocktail Club
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A huge, imposing front door will lead you to this elegant space where cocktail creation is a work of art. Watching the preparation of either classic or author cocktails is a live show in itself that will make you even more eager to try everything on the menu. The author cocktails list includes the Hemingway (bluecoat gin, lime, pineapple, orange bitter) or Charming Mr.H (Hendrick’s gin, St Germain, floral syrup, lemon juice, egg white).
Where: Rua da Fábrica, 105
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 07:00 pm-02:00 am; Fridays and Saturdays 07:00 pm-04:00 am
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Terraplana
With an English pub vibe and other appealing details (there’s a crazy illustration on the ceiling, look for it), Terraplana has a laid-back vibe and offers cocktails with a twist. The Terraplana Café is a must try, and it includes a combination of Patrón XO café liqueur, Ketel One Vodka,freshly brewed espresso shot and sugar syrup. And there’s also a treat for Tarantino fans: the Tarantino. A mixture of popcorn and cinnamon infused Bulleit Bourbon, salted caramel, lemon juice and popcorn.
“I said God damn…God damn!”
Where: Avenida Rodrigues de Freita, 287
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 06:00 pm-00:00; Fridays and Saturdays 06:00 pm-03:00 am
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Porto Tónico
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Porto Tónico has a fresh and laid-back vibe, where you can not only savor some nice drinks but also show-off your dance moves. They serve traditional and author cocktails, gin and Port wine, which once combined originate the best Porto Tónico cocktail.
Where: Rua Cândido dos Reis, 96
Opening hours: Open every day 07:00 pm-04:00 am
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Labirintho Bar
Photo by: Nuno Carvalho
Our favorite maze in Porto, and one of the most charismatic and ecletic places there is. They serve a wide range of cocktails that include gin, mojitos and shots, always with good music playing in the background. Labirintho Bar recently celebrated its 30th birthday, so let’s cheers to that!
Where: Rua de Nossa Senhora de Fátima, 334
Opening hours: Open every day 10:00 pm-04:00 am
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Vermuteria da Baixa
Italian inspiration and vermouth,, were the golden ingredients that inspired this cool and relaxed bar. With more than seventy varieties of vermouth available there’s exceptional creativity and skill when using each one of them to create signature cocktails that include the Gioia nel Douro (gin, vermouth and white wine) or Verde di Turim (gin, vermouth, apple).
Where: Rua Cândido dos Reis, 126
Opening hours:Open every day between 12:00- 02:00 am
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Vogue Café
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Vogue Café is your chance to enter the Vogue world, with its timeless and luxurious vibe and drinks that are just as aesthetically pleasing. They serve exclusive signature cocktails, and one of the most recent creations is the Porto Sour which includes a combo of Taylor’s chip dry and Noilly Prat french vermouth. On Fridays and Saturdays, they occasionally host the most fashionable DJ nights.
Where: Rua de Avis, 10
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00 am-01:00 am; Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 am-02:00 am
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FÉ – Wine & Club
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With two floors that include different areas and music genres, Fé has a colorful and happy decor that will definitely put you in a good mood (and it’s not the alcohol talking… yet). They have more than 50 brands of wine available, gin and signature sangria. And if you’re struggling to find the place, just look for the window that says: “I never made friends drinking milk”.
Where: Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre, 1
Opening hours:Tuesdays and Sundays 06:00 pm-00:00; Wednesdays 06:00 pm-02:00 am; Thursday-Saturday 06:00 pm-04:00 am
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Pinguim Café
In one of those picturesque streets in Porto, Pinguim café is a friendly spot for a nice cocktail, shot or beer. You will not find any penguims, just a lot of crazy creative drinks that include fire, shots you can sniff (yes, it’s true) and some of the best gins in town. Don’t be shy and just ask for their craziest drink, they will gladly serve you something insane.
Where: Rua de Belomonte, 65
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 09:00 pm-04:00 am; Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 pm-04:00 am
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Caipicompany Baixa
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If you’re looking for something more tropical there’s nothing better than a caipirinha. And at Caipicompany there are some very exotic options for you to try. From the Caipiport and Caipimocha, to one that includes gummy bears and others with a lot of fruit involved. They are all guaranteed to surprise you!
Besides the space downtown, you can also visit Caipicompany at Praia do Molhe
Where: Rua Conde Vizela,122
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 07:00 pm-02:00 am; Fridays and Saturdays 07:00 pm-04:00 am
Which one of these cocktail bars will you be trying soon? Let us know in the comments!
