The main gay nightlife takes place in an old part of the town called "Bairro Alto" and "Principe Real". Both are very close to one another. You can find many small bars, cafes and restaurants here. The area is very busy on Friday and Saturday after midnight.
Clube da Esquina, Rua Barroca 30-32
This gay bar is located about 10 meters from 7 Ceu bar, on the corner ( the name means Clube on the Corner ). There are three bars in that immediate area that are all mostly with a gay crowd and it is like Portas Largas was years ago. At night on weekends you can hardly pass through the street as there are so many people there.
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Agito, Rua de Rosa 261
Baliza, Rua da Bica Duarte Belo, 51A
Brutus Bar, Rua do Seculo 162
Portas Largas, Rua da Atalaia, 105
Primas, Rua da Atalaia, 154
Setimo Ceu - 7o Ceu, Travessa de Espera 54
Small but trendy bar where you can mingle with the local, internationally informed young set. With good weather, this is (next to Portas Largas) the place to hang outside.
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Aguas no Bico, Rua de Sao Marcal 170
Even the drag queen and the rainbow flag in front of the door were not able to attract many people on prime time Saturday night. Typical gay bar with old fashioned interior but nice music.
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Bar 106, Rua de Sao Marcal 106
Brasileira do Chiado, Rua Garret 120
One of the most famous cafe's in town, with a good terrace. Not gay (in fact many straight tourists), but an excellent spot to enjoy a late breakfast or coffee and see all the guys passing by shoping or going their way into Bairro Alto.
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Finalmente, Rua da Palmeira 38
Very small bar and disco. The best drag shows in town: a must at 2:30am, also for the rest of town, because the club is packed at that time. If you like to have fun while being squeezed on all sides, don't miss it.
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Mar Adentro, Rua do Alecrim, 35
Max, Rua São Marçal, 15
Satiros - Satyros, Calçada Patriarcal, 6/8
SS Bar, Calcada de Patriarcal
The name is a bit strange when you know your history. Gay bar with shows, north of the Jardim do Principe Real.
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TT, Rua de Campo de Ourique