After my little Lisbon food tour and my tips for discovering Lisbon and the Belém district, I now offer you, to wrap up this theme, a trendier guide to the city. On the agenda, a selection of great spots for going out or having a drink, as well as a selection of shopping destinations to bring back some souvenirs from the capital of Portugal. In the first part of this article, I share my little selection of great places to go for a drink in the evening or during the day, followed by the best spots for a bit of shopping.
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The Pensão Amor bar in Lisbon
Opened in 2011, Pensão Amor is a former brothel located in the Lisbon district known as Cais do Sodré, whose side streets were frequented back in the day by sailors looking for a bit of alcohol and comfort. The theme of the place is actually that of an upscale 19th-century burlesque club. On the program: crimson velvet furniture, walls covered with gilded frames, mirrors, and dozens of engravings and lithographs depicting ladies in daring poses.
The decadent atmosphere is felt even in the faux trompe-l’œil ceiling, the graffiti, sexy posters, and a few rather funny, risqué decorations to be discovered in the establishment’s restrooms. There is even an erotic bookstore! The bar serves a wide selection of beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails, and regularly hosts music or burlesque shows and exhibitions. In short, it’s a place that’s out of the ordinary to grab a drink and mingle with the locals.
Bar Pensão Amor Rua do Alecrim, 19, 1200-292 Lisboa
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The Sky Bar in Lisbon
This trendy Lisbon spot is the summer terrace of the Tivoli Hotel (5 stars), occupying its rooftop. A sort of summery rooftop where it’s lovely to go and sip a gin-based cocktail (the locals’ preference) to the sound of the DJ’s relaxed vibe while admiring the superb view of the city… The place to be, in a way…
Sky Bar / Hotel Tivoli
Av. da Liberdade 185, 1269-050 Lisboa, Portugal
Cocktail prices: between 10 and 20 €_
The Bombay Gin Club in Lisbon
The British gin brand Bombay Sapphire set up a pop-up bar for the first time this summer in June at the Trinity Palace, in the Chiado district of Lisbon. I was lucky enough to grab a drink there and bump into a prince… Anything is possible in Lisbon!
Bombay Gin Club n. 16 New Trinity Street Lisboa, Portugal
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Have a drink at Can The Can, Lisbon
A nice little restaurant with a beautiful terrace overlooking the Commerce Square there too. Ideal for having a little drink on nice days.
To try:
- The homemade ginger lemonade, just super good and so refreshing in hot weather!
Can The Can Terreiro Do Paço 82/83 1100-068 Lisboa open every day from 9:00 AM to midnight
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Some shopping addresses in Lisbon
Below, I offer a few great addresses (tested and approved during my stay) for shopping in Lisbon and bringing back souvenirs from your stay in Portugal.
Cerâmicas Na Linha
A very nice place in Chiado where you can buy very high-quality Portuguese ceramics by weight. A great tip for bringing back a few little things for yourself or as gifts!
Cerâmicas Na Linha Rua Capelo 16 / 1200-087 Lisboa open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM (except Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM)
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A Vida Portuguesa
This boutique, with its retro and vintage accents, specializes in authentic products from Portugal.
A Vida Portuguesa Rua Anchieta 11 / 1200-023 Chiado, Lisboa open every day Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Sundays and holidays from 11 AM to 8 PM
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My tip: If you feel like discovering local tourism, focused on neighborhood businesses and highlighting the authenticity of this beautiful city, I advise you to take a look at the site Voyage à Lisbonne.
I hope that with all this, I have made you want to discover Lisbon, and if you too have your own favorite spots for going out and shopping in the Portuguese capital, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments!
Find all my articles about my trip to Lisbon, Portugal in 2015 below:
⇒ All my articles on Lisbon
MY ARTICLES ON LISBON
⇒ My tips for discovering Lisbon
⇒ My guide to trendy Lisbon
⇒ My Lisbon Food Tour and discovery of Portuguese gastronomy
⇒ My getaway to Cascais, a seaside resort near Lisbon
⇒ The Belém district in Lisbon
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