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Bar 106 is located in the queer Príncipe Real district of Lisbon. Anyone who wants to get in has to ring a bell. Inside, it's intimate and cozy, away from the noisy street bars. The crowd mixes locals and tourists of different ages, plus themed parties every day of the week, as well as cocktails, craft beers and wines at fair prices.
The Construction Club in Lisbon's gay district is aimed at bears as well as hairy and muscular men. Dancing and partying takes place on three floors, the top one houses a dark cruising area. Musically, tech-house, house and electronic dominate, plus there is a large dance floor with light and sound system, LED walls and go-go dancers. The parties don't end until the early hours of the morning.
In Lisbon, DaVito is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria, embedded in a lively market environment away from the tourist centers. The focus is on pizzas from the wood-fired oven according to classic recipes, supplemented by pasta, risottos and meat dishes. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, suitable for family dinners or evenings for two. Service and prices are considered friendly and fair.
Located in the heart of Bairro Alto, Purex Clube combines bar and club under an avant-garde, slightly quirky vintage décor. The audience is a colorful mix, mainly gay men, but also lesbians and heterosexuals. Creative cocktails are perfect for a relaxed start to the night, and DJs play dance and electronics on the small dance floor. Regular theme evenings provide additional variety.
Centrally located in Lisbon, TR3S Lisboa caters primarily to the Bear community, without excluding other guests. Cozy interior and large outdoor terrace invite you to stay. The menu includes cocktails, gins, Portuguese and Belgian beers, as well as coffee and snacks around the clock. There are parties on Fridays, free cakes on Sundays, and multilingual staff.
Located in Lisbon's Príncipe Real district, TRUMPS is Portugal's leading queer club. Two dance floors separate charted hits and cheese from energetic house. International drag queens, hosts and go-go dancers provide glamour, and admission to three bars usually includes a drink. It gets crowded especially on Fridays and Saturdays, when a young, trendy crowd takes over the neon lights and disco balls.
Gay bars in Lisbon are concentrated in Príncipe Real, the neighborhood is considered the heart of the gay scene. One of the most famous addresses is Bar TR3S, which has been open since 2010 and functions with outdoor areas, cocktails and changing music from after-work drinks until late at night. Bar 106, which has been shaping the scene since 1995 and is a good starting point for the evening, is older. If you're looking for drag and show, you'll find it at the Finalmente Club, an institution that has been opening its doors since 1976.
Around these fixed addresses there are other pubs and small clubs spread over Príncipe Real and the neighboring Bairro Alto. The Bairro Alto is more mixed, where gay and straight guests run together, while in Príncipe Real it is clearly queer. It is typical for Lisbon that you step outside the door with the glass and start talking on the street. Plan enough time. Before midnight, there is little going on in most shops. The following addresses range from the quiet bar for the first drink to the club for the long night.