Lisbon: Bairro Alto Pub Crawl with Open Bar & Club Entry

Summary

Lisbon nightlife pulse in Bairro Alto open bar crawl

You’ll jump straight into Lisbon’s nightlife with this Bairro Alto pub crawl—unlimited drinks, three buzzing bars, and VIP club entry with locals leading the way. Expect new friends, plenty of laughs (and maybe some spilled ginjinha), plus that feeling you get only from a real night out in Portugal’s liveliest district.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the street noise — not traffic, but laughter and that low, happy hum you get when everyone’s just a little too excited. We met our guide Ana outside a tiny bar in Bairro Alto (she waved at us like she already knew us), and I could smell grilled sardines drifting from somewhere nearby. It was barely past nine but already felt like midnight. I’d heard about this Lisbon pub crawl from a friend who swore it was “the best way to meet people if you’re solo.” He wasn’t wrong.

I lost count of the drinks after the second bar — they really mean it when they say open bar. At one point, Ana taught us how to order ginjinha without sounding like total tourists. Li laughed when I tried to say it in Portuguese — probably butchered it, but hey, free lesson. The third place had these sticky wooden tables and walls covered in marker graffiti; someone had drawn a tiny tram climbing up a hill. The music was loud enough that you had to lean in close to talk, which is maybe why we all ended up swapping stories about where we were from and where we were going next.

By the time we reached the club (I think it was called something like “LUX,” but honestly, don’t quote me), my shirt smelled faintly of beer and cologne and whatever perfume Ana wore — sweet but sharp. There was no line; our guide just nodded at the bouncer and suddenly we were inside under this wild blue light that made everyone look kind of magical or maybe just very awake. I danced with people whose names I forgot almost immediately. It’s weird how easy it is to feel connected for a few hours in a city where you barely know your way home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Lisbon nightlife district

• Visit Bairro Alto nightlife district
• Enjoy pub crawl with guides

Top questions

Is there an age limit for the Lisbon pub crawl?

The minimum age is 18 years old.

Does the tour include unlimited drinks?

Yes, there’s an open bar with unlimited drinks included.

How many bars are visited during the pub crawl?

You’ll visit three bars before heading to a nightclub.

Is VIP club entry part of the tour?

Yes, VIP entry to one of Lisbon’s renowned clubs is included.

Are drink discounts offered on this pub crawl?

Yes, drink discounts are available at participating venues.

What district does the pub crawl take place in?

The tour happens in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto nightlife district.

Is there a dress code for this activity?

The dress code is smart casual.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close by.

What’s included

Your night includes unlimited drinks at an open bar, guidance from friendly locals through three different bars around Bairro Alto, drink discounts along the way, and VIP entry into one of Lisbon’s top nightclubs before you stumble home (or keep going) whenever you want.