Lisbon: Nightlife

Buddha Lx For see-and-be-seen fun, head to this upscale Asia-themed hotspot in the Santos docklands where a posey crowd shakes to house tunes on a river-facing terrace. Santos; Gare Marítima de Alcântara; 011-351-21-395-0555; www.buddha.com.pt
dancing | dj | full bar | scene

Clube da Esquina Meet some friendly locals at this funky Bairro Alto favorite with live DJs most nights and crowds that spill onto the street on weekends. Bairro Alto; Rua da Barroca 30; 011-351-21-342-7149
dj | full bar

Clube de Fado This intimate fado house owned by a fado guitarist is one of the best-rated options in Alfama. Alfama; Rua de S. João da Praça 94; 011-351-21-885-2704; www.clube-de-fado.com
dancing | live music

Lux The city’s coolest club, located in a riverside warehouse with several dance floors, chill-out spaces and terraces, caters to a mixed crowd with electronic sounds and hip design. Santa Apolónia; Armazém A, Ave. Infante Dom Henrique; Cais da Pedra; 011-351-21-882-0890; www.luxfragil.com
trendy | dancing | dj | electronica | scene

Music Box Lisbon’s latest nightspot features live bands and DJs that crank out anything from garage rock to nu jazz and dub. Rua Nova do Carvalho 24; 011-351-21-343-0107; www.musicboxlisboa.com
dancing | live music | dj | electronica | scene

Sr. Vinho Experience fado, a bluesy, tango-like style of traditional Portuguese music, by reserving a table at this elegant fado house, where you can wallow in saudade, the nostalgic sentiment that pervades this folk music. Rua do Meio à Lapa 18; 011-351-21-397-2681; www.restsrvinho.com
dancing | live music