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DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE

We went to Porto early in the week, so the nightlife it’s fair to say was pretty sleepy. Here are some of the spots we checked out…

CHAMPANHERIA DA BAIXA

We went here for a late afternoon drink, just before dinner and it was quiet but I hear that it ramps up in the evening and especially towards the back end of the week. They’ve got outdoor seating on the square, perfect for balmy evenings but if you want a darker more intimate vibe, head indoors. Champagne is the order of the day and a range of cocktails are on offer too. I wasn’t a huge fan of the cocktails we ordered, all a bit too syrupy, so I’d stick to champagne or spritzers. It’s in the same square as another decent looking cafe/bar called Café Candelabro and pretty much directly opposite Cruel.

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ONCE UPON A TIME IN PORTO

Past an unassuming kiosk and up some stairs is the bar Once Upon A Time In Porto aka Era Uma Vez No Porto. We got referred here by a friendly local whilst having dinner at Cruel. Assume it gets rammed the back end of the week and weekend but on a Tue it was super chilled and we occupied the sofa chairs in the candlelit backroom that had a bourgeois bohemian vibe to it. They have a larger sister bar Once Upon A Time In Paris on one of the busiest streets for nightlife in Porto.

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PASSOS MANUEL

Red. Stylized. 70s. David Lynch – loved the look of this place – the folks here though have zero interest in non locals or anyone that’s not their mate for that matter. No menu, so ask for costs of your drinks before you order or you could end up paying over 10 euro for a G&T. There’s also a cinema housed inside the space with a little peeping Tom spot accessible via the bar. A dancefloor awaits you beneath. We went here right after our dinner at Euskalduna (a 5 mins walk away) and then went on to Maus Habitos…

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MAUS HABITOS

Pretty much directly opposite Passos Manuel is Maus Habitos which is housed in a carpark. It’s kind of a multi functionary space, tripling up as a gig venue, bar and eatery. It also has a small open air space. Drinks are pretty cheap especially in comparison to Passos across the road.  The really cheap wine is tempting – don’t do it, go for something higher grade or a spirit and mixer. It’s a little off the beaten track from the main slew of bars / clubs in Porto (for now at least).

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STAY – DINE – DRINK – DO

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