Cocktail bars are often the preferred venue for those who want a more relaxing night out, as they tend to be in a laid-back lounge-style setting, but offer lively entertainment to go alongside your favourite tipple. Lisbon is certainly no stranger to a good night out, with cocktail bars around pretty much every corner, giving you a world of choice of where to spend your first, last or one of many nights out. We’re suckers for a good cocktail, and there’s nothing better than enjoying one while you’re abroad, which is why we’ve created this list of the 7 best cocktail bars in Lisbon. Let’s take a look.
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1. Gin Lovers
For more than a decade, the owners at Gin Lovers have brought their love of premium gin to the streets of Lisbon, providing gin connoisseurs and aficionados with high-end, authentic and superb quality cocktails, gin-based drinks and a welcoming atmosphere and service. If you want to sample the very best of Portuguese gin, give Gin Lovers a try.
2. Red Frog Speakeasy
If you can find this traditional 1920s New York-style speakeasy, you’ll be met with a dimly lit, cosy and welcoming bar that serves creative and unique cocktails alongside the classics you likely know and love. Red Frog is well-loved, so the atmosphere is almost always busy with locals or tourists who have managed to find the bar. Clue: look for the red frog on the wall and press the doorbell to be let in. If you’re unsure of what to expect from Red Frog, the bar’s place in the World’s 50 Best Bars list is a good indication of the level of service and quality provided.
3. TOPO Bar
Right in the heart of Lisbon's city centre is this charming rooftop bar that offers superb views over the city. What more could you ask for, especially if you’re looking for some aesthetic shots? As for cocktails, expect the classics and TOPO’s signatures, with a creative twist that will make you keep buying more.
4. Ruby Rosa
There’s certainly no shortage of rooftop bars in Lisbon, but Ruby Rosa is one of the best– it would be easy to say that it’s the best simply because of the cocktails they serve, but this bar is so much more than just another rooftop cocktail bar. The atmosphere is laid-back, the views are stunning, the location couldn’t be more convenient and the staff go above and beyond for their cocktail enthusiasts. Total bliss.
5. Toca Raposa
The clean, ultramodern decor at Toca Raposa helps keep the emphasis and the spotlight on their cocktails, which are pretty darn special. Expert mixology and world-class service combine to create the ultimate experience, and superb-tasting cocktails made from all fresh seasonal and local ingredients. There’s a heart in Toca Raposa, and it shines through in the cocktails they produce.
6. 1868 Cocktail Boutique
This sleek and modern cocktail bar located within a trendy hotel has steadily become more and more well-known among locals, which is why we include it in this list to help newer visitors to Lisbon discover it. You’ll certainly feel like a VIP when you enjoy a drink at this bar, with the world-class service and the superb attention to detail that goes into making their cocktails.
7. Metro e Meio
Cited as a fabulous cocktail bar in the heart of the capital, Metro e Meio certainly knows a thing or two about keeping cocktail aficionados happy. With its large selection of signature, classic and creative cocktails, you’ll be spoiled for choice on which one to try first. Why not enjoy some delicious food alongside your cocktail while you’re here?
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