I’m planning a hen do next year in Lisbon. We’ll be going for three nights in May - does anyone have any recommendations for a group of ten? Cool restaurants, bars, beach clubs etc?
Or fun activities for a classy hen? Thanks!
Lunch Spots/Cafés:
Augusto: A great brunch spot ( @augustolisboapt).
Cafe Janis: An all-day chilled café (@cafejanis).
Fabrica: Known for excellent coffee all over Lisbon.
Time Out Market: Offers lots of cheap food options ( www.timeoutmarket.com/lisboa/en). It gets SO busy though
Beach Clubs:
Casa Reia: A new beach club with dinner and DJs ( www.casareia.com).
Irmao Beach Bar: A beach club with more festival vibes ( www.praia-irmao.com).
I would also definitely recommend a sunset boat tour - we booked via Groupia and it was great. 2 hours including some drinks and it was gorge.
Dinner:
Pica Pau: A traditional Portuguese dinner spot that is always good ( www.restaurantepicapau.pt/en).
BouBous: Seasonal and slightly fancier small plates ( www.boubous.com).
Leonetta: Offers excellent wine and pasta ( @leonetta_lisboa).
Danoi: A spot known for its amazing small plates.
Rooftop Bars:
Park Bar: A classic but no bookings so get there early (
www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-lisbon/park.html).
InSolito: Another rooftop bar option within a hotel - great cocktails ( www.theinsolito.pt/?lang=en).
Sky Bar: Located within the hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa, views are great and it is good for hens as its a bit dressier ( www.tivolihotels.com/en/tivoli-avenida-liberdade-lisboa/restaurants/sky-bar).
Java: Doubles as a restaurant https://www.instagram.com/java_lisboa/?hl=en
Bars/Later On:
Lux: This is the biggest/most famous club in Lisbon so worth a visit if you are looking to go out out
Pensao Amor: A bar that used to be a brothel, known for excellent cocktails before you go to pink street ( www.pensaoamor.pt/).
Plateau: A club that plays 80s/90s bangers ( www.plateau.pt/).
Pink Street: Known for its numerous bars, it is VERY touristy but worth a visit as it is carnage
Trumps: A queer club, guaranteed fun times with drag performances etc
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Omg Chloe you’re the dream, these are great! Thanks so much!
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You’re welcome! If you choose one thing I would rec Casa Reia for sure, its a 30 min cab out of the main city but it is the perfect day-to-night vibe x
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I went on a fab hen do to Lisbon in May - screenshotted our itinerary above (hopefully that’s worked and you can see!) and I would highly recommend all of these places
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Oh wow thank you so much, so kind of you to share! Really love the idea of a catamaran boat trip and all the rooftop bars!
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I had my hen in Lisbon last July and we did this Airbnb wine and dine secret supper club experience. It was amazing and would highly recommend. https://www.airbnb.co.uk/experiences/5597?location=Lisbon%2C%20Portugal¤tTab=experience_tab&federatedSearchId=6099a38d-475b-4875-9064-6b8956a9c01e&searchId=42afa3cd-3952-454a-9f3b-4ed43468b47a§ionId=2693ddcb-7bdf-4e21-9f4e-009ddb4e10f9
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Lisbon is one of my favourite cities - you will have so much fun exploring and celebrating! I went to a hen in May so recommend the following…
Comadre for dinner - we were a fairly big group so asked them to order a selection of dishes for us to share. It was delicious!
Manny’s Place - tiny restaurant with brilliant drag show if that’s up the group’s street. Food is good but entertainment totally worth it.
We did a walking tour with Jorge from WithLocals - highly recommend as they’ll tailor the tour to your group and was great for newbies and people who had been before. Since they know many people en route you might be in luck for some pastel de natas and/or sangria on your way around.
We went to Praia Princessa for lunch and beach time - pretty relaxed rather than a party scene but the food was divine. The tomatoes & burrata and prawn linguine were my favourite dishes.
Also recommend Skybar for drinks, Basilio for brunch and Manteigaria for the best pastel de natas.
If you’re a large group 13 of us stayed at this apartment which worked perfectly with lots of space to chill and socialise - Ubers are really cheap to the centre.
Happy planning! x
Thank you! This is so so helpful everyone! We’ve just booked our Airbnb so very excited!
I organised a hen here in July. This was our itinerary, which you might find helpful:
Air bnb check in and leisurely stroll about Lisbon and enjoy some drinks.
Hen games
Friday eve: Time out market
TIME OUT MARKET Av. 24 de Julho 49, 1200-479 Lisboa, Portugal
Next to Pink street which is known for its bars / night life / live music
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Saturday am:
Água no Bico
+351 935 469 316
https://maps.app.goo.gl/n1XHoZcRXTT7VjuM9?g_st=iw
11ish painting cafe - agua No Bico, for brunch and tile painting (2hrs)
Take a couple of buggies to sight see (minus the effort of the hills by foot)
Saturday eve: 7pm dinner at Silk table until 9.30pm (sunset 9pm).
Silk Club, Edifício Espaço Chiado, R. da Misericórdia 14, 1200-273 Lisboa, Portugal
Night out 
pink street then club
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Sunday brunch: (approx 40minute taxi) beach beds at PRAIA PRINCESA beds from 9am.
Lunch booked at 1pm:-
Est das Praias, 2825-491 Costa da Caparica, Portugal
2825-491, Costa da Caparica, Portugal
DJ from 5pm
Sunday eve: dinner and drinks
Pica Pau
R. da Escola Politécnica 27,
Lisboa, Lisboa 1250-099
+351 21 269 8509
Imprensa - cocktail bar 5min walk from Pica Pau (open 6pm-2pm).
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Monday:
Brunch Neighbourhood cafe - walk in only.
Largo do Conde Barão 25, 1200-163 Lisboa