The Café a Brasileira was the famous haunt for artists such Eça de Queiroz and Fernando Pessõa, two heavyweights in Portuguese literature. Pessõa is also famous for drinking plenty of absinthe in this historical place located in the trendy yet traditional neighborhood of Chiado. This bar used to be the center for importing goods from Brazil when it first opened in 1905 and throughout the 1920s. It was the location to plant the seeds of revolution amongst several groups in Europe at the time. So walk up to the bar, order some bica (strong Portuguese coffee) and maybe you will hear the murmur of dissidents plotting against the government.
The Tertúlia bar differs from other bars in Lisbon, due to its calm and pleasant atmosphere conducive to conversation. The music is mostly jazz, but other genres are also played. The decor is sober and this proves to be a good place to catch up with an old friend or just unwind after along hard day, there is no place like Bar Tertulia.
Mentre il nome ufficiale vuol dire "porte larghe", tutti lo conoscono come "record" dato che si trova nello stesso edificio del quotidiano che porta questo nome. È un baretto in stile tipico di Lisbona e l'atmosfera la Portas Largas si ravviva dopo il tramonto. Si trova in una delle più affollate strade del Bairro Alto e questo lo rende un punto perfetto dove bersi qualcosa. L'arredamento offre tavoli, sedie e panchine di legno. Ci si può anche rilassare sul balcone oscuro.
The Pavilhão Chinês (Chinese Pavilion) is a one-of-a kind bar in Lisbon, where you can expect to have a truly memorable experience. The bar has four rooms peppered with intriguing, uncanny decor that includes pieces of art, war helmets, miniature airplanes, ceramics and other objects from the all over the world, collected by the owner himself. Featuring an extensive collection of beers and spirits, name your choice of drink, and you are certain to find it at this bar. The snooker in one of the rooms is another option to enjoy.