Braga
From early evening into the wee hours, a youthful crowd congregates at this bar in Braga's pedestrian zone for drinks, late-night comfort food and…
Must-see nightlife in The Minho
Pausa Cafeteria e Espaço de Livros
Braga
Inside the GNRation cultural complex, this mural-clad industrial space creates a cool backdrop for Braga's alternative literary set. It's a chilled-out…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
For a cosy drink after a day on the trail, don't miss Taberna Terra Celta, in an old wooden and stone home with an upstairs fireplace on Pitões das Júnias…
Braga
With Brazilian beats, a lantern-lit front patio and excellent wines by the glass, Domus Vinum draws a stylish crowd. The Portuguese and Spanish tapas are…
Guimarães
A popular bar with azulejo-filled interiors and tables on the cobblestone square. It has coffee, snacks and a low-key vibe during the day. It turns into a…
The Minho
This black-floored, chalkboard-walled lounge features rotating art exhibitions, the finest wine from the Minho (mostly vinho verde) and Douro, fine cigars…
Viana do Castelo
Tucked below Viana's cathedral, this favourite nightspot draws a local crowd for caipirinhas, glasses of wine and nibbles of local charcuterie and cheeses…
The Minho
This whimsical, travel-themed cafe-bar, with globally inspired finger food and an airport-style Arrivals board for its international mixed drinks, makes a…
Braga
A Braga classic, this 19th-century cafe is a converging point for old and new generations. Try the café de saco (a small shot of filtered coffee).
The Minho
Beloved for its prime people-watching terrace, perched above bustling Rua Formosa, this former umbrella factory also hosts occasional live music.
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Overhung with vines, this charming wine bar in the stone-walled heart of Campo do Gerês village is a pleasant place to sip a glass or two.
Braga
This popular spot with two indoor bars and a huge open-air patio draws a crowd with posh pretensions for DJs and live shows.
Guimarães
This stone-walled bar with a small back garden makes an appealing stop for late-night cocktails.
Braga
On a hill overlooking the countryside, this sleek glass-and-wood cafe is a fine meeting spot for a coffee or two, sunset cocktails or late-night bites…
Guimarães
An always bustling cafe-bar where sport blasts on the TV and lots of men sit around the circular counter. A long-standing favourite, going strong since…
Viana do Castelo
This glass-box bar-cafe by the riverfront is a popular evening gathering point for locals. It’s a prime spot for a sundowner, with full-on views of the…
Braga
One of Braga's oldest disco clubs, southeast of the historical centre, in the Mercado do Carandá. It churns out house and techno tunes to a party-happy…
Guimarães
One of many bar-hopping venues in the historic centre, this cosy, ever-popular bar plays alternative sounds and offers enticing drink specials during the…
Viana do Castelo
This is where the action happens on weekend nights, at this cosy bar on the old town's main square. Tables spill out and crowds hang out till closing time.
Braga
Loungey cafe-bar on a bustling strip by the cathedral, great for sampling the speciality gin and tonics at night to the sound of live bands or DJs.
The Minho
Emblazoned with images of Che Guevara, this lively beer joint in the heart of Ponte de Lima's nightlife zone has long attracted alternative types.
Braga
A fun little cafe-bar with an alternative vibe that puts on great shows and has a good selection of beers and snacks.
Guimarães
Dug into a narrow stone room and spreading onto the plaza is this funky beer bar. It hosts occasional live bands.
Braga
Buzzy bar hidden behind a saloon-like wooden door, with a local low-key vibe and occasional live music.
