3 listening bars in Lisbon our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Lisbon nightlife.
The Kissaten ★ 4.6
principe-real · Rua de Santa Marta 61, 1150-294 Lisboa
The Kissaten on Rua de Santa Marta opened in 2024 beneath Spiritland in the Locke de Santa Joana, a Japanese jazz-kissa listening bar with custom hi-fi.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday 19:00-01:00; closed Monday and Tuesday. The Spiritland sound system is the draw, the convent vault is the setting; book ahead for the early sets.
Dahlia ★ 4.4
bairro-alto · Travessa do Carvalho 13, 1200-097 Lisboa
Dahlia on Travessa do Carvalho opened in 2021 as one of Portugal's first listening bars, a 6,000-record vinyl collection compiled by DJ Trus'me played through.
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday from 18:30-01:00; closed Sunday and Monday. The kitchen runs Middle Eastern leaning share plates, the wine list is natural and short.
Vago ★ 4.5
cais-do-sodre · Rua das Gaivotas 11A, 1200-163 Lisboa
Vago on Rua das Gaivotas in Santos is a Japanese-kissa-inspired listening bar in a converted semi-basement, tube amps, horn speakers and a vinyl-only.
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday 19:00-02:00; closed Sunday and Monday. The room is small and the music is the focus; conversation stays low between cuts.