Lisbon’s speakeasy scene has exploded in recent years offering hidden bars with creative cocktails, discrete entrances, and curated concepts that provide endless entertainment. Wander Chiado to Príncipe Real, to Campo de Ourique and beyond to discover these venues hiding in plain sight. Ring the bell, secure a reservation, or make sure you know the password to get into each unmarked location and soon enough you’ll be sharing the secrets with other lovers of Lisbon!
1. Sneaky Sip
Address: R. Gustavo de Matos Sequeira 42A
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 PM-1:00 AM, Friday-Saturday, 7:00 PM-2:00 AM
Sneaky Sip takes secrecy seriously. To enter, you need to check their Instagram page to get the password (@sneakysiplisbon). A vintage photo booth is part of its entrance. Located in the Príncipe Real neighborhood in a neon-lit basement that holds up to 50 people, the cocktail menu of inventive drinks uses ingredients like anchovy, duck fat, garlic, cheese, and mustard. The menu is in English and Portuguese and the friendly mixologists will endure that you have adventurous time underground in one of Lisbon’s trendiest areas.
2. Red Frog
Address: Praça da Alegria 66b
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 6:00 PM-1:00 AM
Red Frog is an upscale speakeasy that requires a reservation. Cancellation or a change in the booking is free of charge if done more than 24 hours in advance. Red Frog made the World’s 50 Best Bars in 2022 and treats to plush seating and a classic prohibition feel in a small side room. The talented bartenders craft twists on classics such as the Mediterranean‑inspired “American Gangster,” umami Sazerac, or Basil Smash. Please note that you only have a 1.5 hour time limit for your stay.
3. Toca da Raposa
Address: R. da Condessa 45
Hours: Open Every Day, 6:00 PM-2:00 AM
Toca da Raposa opened in 2018 under bartender‑designer Constança Cordeiro, and, ok, it’s technically not a speakeasy, but it has speakeasy vibes as the entrance is quite hidden and once you’re inside, you definitely feel like you’re in an underground cave with concrete walls, velvet seating, and a pink‑stone bar. The drinks are each represented by cartoon animals using foraged, seasonal Portuguese ingredients all crafted in‑house. The menu changes regularly, and the non-alcoholic beverages are just as interesting as the alcoholic options.
4. The Secret Poet’s Society
Address: Tv. do Carmo 4
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 7:00 AM-1:00 AM, Sunday, 7:00 PM-2:00 AM
The Secret Poet’s Society takes visitors on a unique journey as soon as they enter the bar and walk down the spiral staircase. Simply ring the bell and you’re in! The owner Lucas ensures that guests have an unforgettable time as he uses acting and poetry as the inspiration for his cocktails and throws in everything from peanuts and coffee to white chocolate. We encourage you to try the “I Hear America Singing” cocktail and are fairly certain that you won’t want to leave this cozy bar that is one part art, one part science, and one part one of a kind.
5. Corkies Speakeasy
Address: R. da Bica de Duarte Belo 51A
Hours: Monday, 7:00 AM-2:00 AM, Thursday-Saturday, 7:00 PM-2:00 AM, Sunday, 9:00 PM-2:00 AM
Like the Secret Poet’s Society, which is a kind of sister bar, Corkies Speakeasy welcomes visitors by ringing the bell. This cozy bar is laidback and happy to cater to your tastes and “vibe mix” your drinks to your liking. Soft music, warm staff, and artful cocktails define the experience. Once you step inside, it’s truly like entering your own magical little world that you won’t soon want to leave. Try the coffee and coconut cocktail or, if you’re brave, perhaps the Negroni with blue cheese.
6. Ruby Rosa
Address: R. dos Sapateiros 158
Hours: Open Every Day, 3:00 PM-Midnight
Ruby Rosa is a hidden rooftop bar that gives you views of Lisbon so beautiful that they almost look like a painting, even at night. To each Ruby Rosa, take the elevator to the 5th floor and then walk up two flights of stairs. The large drinks menu is all contained in a creative book that presents all the options. The jewel‑box décor features mirrored walls and a 360° terrace that offers sweeping city and river views. Bear in mind that the drinks are on the pricey side and the menu doesn’t offer much in the way of non-alcoholic options.
7. The Front Bar
Address: Praça das Flores 44 45 R/C
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00 AM-2:00 AM
The Front Bar is part Italian bistro/part hidden speakeasy bar. Enjoy the food at the front and the bar through the silver door that leads down a dim corridor into a mafia-inspired intimate lounge with vinyl on the shelves. Unlike most speakeasies on our list, The Front really can satisfy both your drink AND food cravings. Try the shrimp katsu and pistachio pasta first and then finish in the back room with some delicious sparkling wine.
8. Foxtrot
Address: Tv. Santa Teresa 28
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 PM-2:00 AM, Friday-Saturday, 6:00 AM-3:00 AM
To begin your Foxtrot, you first need to ring the bell to enter one of four Art-Deco inspired rooms in this hidden São Bento bar that has been serving Lisbon clientele for almost four decades. In the winter, you can enjoy your cocktails by the fireplace while in the summer, you can order a cocktail on the patio. Our favorite drinks include a smoked Negroni and the Castelo de São Jorge with whiskey, honey, and cardamom syrup. The food here is also delicious so prepare to settle in for the night.
9. Procópio
Address: Alto de São Francisco 21
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 PM-2:00 AM, Saturday, 8:00 AM-2:00 AM
Procópio is under the same management as Foxtrot and exudes the same vintage charm. To enter, you need to knock or ring the bell, although you will know the bar is open as you approach in the summer if you see people sitting just in front of the entrance. This is the kind of place you will want to sink down into, however, as the interior features dark wood paneling, red‑velvet seating, Art Nouveau lamps, and an antique piano. Drinks focus on Portuguese staples including amarguinha, ginjinha, Port, and craft beer. Try the cocktail named after the bar and let it shock you with its green cherry. Once we tried it, we couldn’t forget it. You won’t soon be able to forget this bar either.
10. Park Rooftop
Address: Calçada do Combro 58
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-2:00 AM, Friday-Saturday, 2:00 PM-2:00 AM, Sunday, 12:00 PM-8:00 PM
This is one of that speakeasies that is not so much about knowing how to get in but knowing where the bar is. Once you know, it’s just a matter of climbing the stairs all the way to the rooftop, where you’ll be treated to a lively crowd of both locals and tourists enjoying the views and the still relatively affordable prices. This is more a beer and wine place than a creative cocktail locale, but it’s a fun location that is best for an early-mid afternoon stop before it gets hard to find a seat. If you can manage, come early and stay for the sunset. The sangria will always be flowing.
Final Thoughts
Lisbon has even more speakeasies (of course!), but we didn’t want to spill all of her secrets all at once! Follow the protocol carefully and you can discover the best hidden places in Lisbon, a city that truly does keep all its best surprises behind dilapidated doors or down narrow alleys. Take your time, enjoy the journey, and share your favorite speakeasy with us. Saúde!
