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Lux Frágil
Many swear it is the best clubbing experience in Lisbon, with fantastic décor on four split-levels including a rooftop that opens in summer. Music can be any given theme on any given night, including Techno, Reggae, Samba, Disco and it hosts international guest DJs. Close to Santa Apolónia train station. Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Armazém A, Tel: 21 882 0890. Open daily 23:00 - 06:00. Closed Mondays.
Kapital
An exclusive clubs with a tough door policy, so watch what you wear. This is where the elite of Lisbon gets down. The decoration is a mix of modern and classic. Different styles of music on each of its three floors, with the upper being the most select, for VIPs who prefer an even more exclusive and expensive area. Santos, Avenida 24 de Julho, 68, Tel 213 957 101, 23:00-06:00.
Kremlin
This has got to be the capital of dance music in Lisbon, a place where hardcore clubbers mass for the after hours experience when most places are closing up shop. Close to Docas. Rua das Escadinhas da Praia 5, Tel: 21 395 7101. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays midnight to 08:00.
Op Art Café
Set in Doca de Santo Amaro, right under the Ponte 24 April, Op Art Café offers live music and DJs. Dress code is smart and it is best to arrive after midnight to get the most out of the dance parties, which last until the sun comes up. Doca de Santo Amaro. Tel: 21 395 6787. Open daily 23:00 - 05:00. Closed Mondays.
Indochina
Kitted out in a Vietnamese colonial motif in gold and red, this decadent club feels like a film set for a James Bond movie or a shrine to everything that is Vietnam. Rua da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa, Doca de Alcântara, Tel: 21 395 5875. Open Thursday to Saturday 23:00 - 06:00.
Queen’s
One of the best gay places, but straight friendly, Queens is decorated in a seventies style and has three bars facing the Tagus. Rua Cintura do Porto de Lisboa, Armazém H, Tel: 21 395 5870. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays 23:00 - 06:00.
Hennessey’s
This Irish theme pub, popular with tourists, is decorated in simple pinewood and is a great place to sip on a pint of Guinness or have dinner with friends. Live Irish music is played most weekends. Rua do Cais do Sodré 32 - 38.
Speakeasy
A cool and stylish Jazz bar, ideal for a chilled out evening with friends or a romantic dinner with your partner. Cais das Oficinas, Armazém 115, Tel: 213 964 257. Usually closed on Sundays and Mondays, opening at 20:00, with the live music generally starting after 23:00.
Estado Líquido
Estado Líquido has a modern, minimalist interior and the latest alternative music DJ. With a great sushi restaurant upstairs, start your evening with a drink, go up to have dinner and then return to continue the festivities. Largo de Santos, 5a, Tel 213 955 820, Sunday to Wednesday 20:00 to 02:00, Thursday 20:00 - 03:00, Friday and Saturday 20:00 to 04:00.
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