The Best Hotel Bars in Lisbon


 

Airbnb may be growing in Lisbon, but hotel culture is still very much the preferred mode of accommodation for travelers into the city center.

A lot of people like the facilities that come with hotel stays in Lisbon. You’re more likely to have access to a pool, parking and rooftop entertainment facilities if you opt to stay at a hotel.

Especially in the city center, hotels take up entire buildings which means they own the rooftops in addition to the interior. Instead of building intimate bars inside of the buildings, these hotels build them on the rooftops, where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the city below.

Double9 – by Double9 – Sourced from their Facebook

Lisbon’s hotel bars are never reserved solely for hotel guests; outsiders are welcome to make use of the facilities so long as they intend to drink or dine. I’ve frequented many a hotel bar in the Portuguese capital and can confirm the following few to be most worth the night out.

Hotel Mundial Rooftop Bar in Lisbon

The Hotel Mundial is a popular 4 star hotel in the very center of Lisbon, known for its perfect proximity to both Chiado and the Alfama .

It’s built high up on one of the northern hills of the Alfama, so the view is naturally astounding and the hotel took the opportunity to build their bar on the roof of the modern building that houses it.

Hotel Mundial Rooftop Bar in Lisbon – by Hotel Mundial Rooftop Bar – Sourced from their website

If a cocktail and some light street food while overlooking Lisbon through to the Tagus sounds like your idea of a good time, then Hotel Mundial’s rooftop bar will fast become your vacation hangout.

I find the music to get a bit loud after 8pm, so starting here for an early drink before moving somewhere else is my preferred encounter with Hotel Mundial. A great spot after a day of sight seeing for a cold drink before dinner reservations.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday – 5pm to 11:30pm
ADDRESS: Hotel Mundial, Praça Martim Moniz 2, 1100-341 Lisboa, Portugal
Metro STATION: Rossio-Lisboa

Entretanto Rooftop Bar in Lisbon

Not far away, the Entrentanto Rooftop Bar offers a similar view to that of the bar mentioned previously.

This one is at the top of the Hotel Chiado, and is considered a hidden gem of Lisbon. If you take a free guided walking tour though these streets in the center, request that your guide point out the Hotel Chiado for you along the way.

The hotel itself ifs 5 star, so the hospitality, service and quality of food and drink is exceptional. This is another hotel bar known for their great cocktails and light snack plates; I recommend their cheese and meat plate as an appetizer while you sip drinks during sunset.

Entretanto Rooftop Bar in Lisbon – by Entretanto Rooftop Bar – Sourced from their website

If you move in from the outdoor terrace, there is a full scale restaurant for evening dining. Prices are considerably higher at the Entrentanto Rooftop given the luxury status of the establishment.

Start your evening here and then make the short walk west into Bairro Alto where the festivities can continue well after midnight.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday – 10:30am to 12am
ADDRESS: R. Nova do Almada 114, 1100-044 Lisboa, Portugal
Metro STATION: Baixa-Chiado

Sky Bar at Tivoli Hotel in Lisbon

The Tivoli is a famous 5 star hotel in the north of Lisbon’s center. It prides itself on being in prime location of easy access to the center itself, while still maintaining privacy and tranquility.

The Sky Bar was inspired by rooftop hotel bars found in US cities like Los Angeles and New York. They are modern, beamed roof-scapes that have different sections for different forms of entertainment.

Sky Bar at Tivoli Hotel in Lisbon – by Sky Bar at Tivoli Hotel – Uploaded by them

At Sky Bar you can dine, you can drink, you can mingle and you can admire the view from multiple angles and levels. It’s a layered, three story rooftop with both indoor and outdoor areas that cater to the different climates of the Portuguese capital.

The Tivoli Hotel is held in high esteem amongst celebrities and influential people who need to travel to Portugal. Their client list almost always includes movie stars, designers, international politicians and musicians. It’s one of the trendiest places in Lisbon to be on a Friday evening.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday – 5pm to 1am
ADDRESS: Av. da Liberdade 185, 1269-050 Lisboa, Portugal
Metro STATION: Avenida

Double9 at 9 Hotel Mercy in Lisbon

The 9 Hotel Mercy is probably one of the only hotels in Lisbon’s city center that opted not to use their rooftop facility for public entertainment. Instead, 9 Hotel Mercy built their hotel bar deep within the hotel itself. It’s a very ambient and private bar space with a sort of modern 1920s theme to it.

The Double 9 hotel bar is both a bar and restaurant hybrid. They specialize in cocktails and, what I found to be, tapas style dishes that are ideal for sharing.

Double9 – by Double9 – Sourced from their Facebook

Their tiki-style cocktails are real crowd pleasers. You also really only need one and you’re well on your way to not remembering anything about your experience at Double 9. They are also known for their very Instagram-worthy cocktails that feature floating rubber ducks on the surface of the drink.

I find Thursdays to be most enjoyable at Double 9 as there is usually always an 80s funk DJ to set the tone for the evening. Weekends are great too, but you must make a reservation if you’d like to sit and eat.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday – 4pm to 12am
ADDRESS: R. da Misericórdia 76, 1200-273 Lisboa, Portugal
Metro STATION: Rossio-Lisboa

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