Best Open Bar Experiences in Portugal: Our Top 14

1.Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,378 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $27Our pick

Join a 2 to 2.5-hour sunset party on the Tagus River with a DJ, open bar, and views of Commerce Square, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, Belém Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Expect dancing, international company, and a €1.30 boarding tax.

“We had an incredible time on the sunset cruise in Lisbon! I went with a friend, and the open bar, music, and relaxed atmosphere made it the perfect way to end the day. The views of the city from the water were absolutely stunning as the sun went down. We also ended up meeting some great new people on board, which made the evening even more fun. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Lisbon!”

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2.Pub Crawl with Open Bar (Premium Upgrade Available)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 5 hours · from $23Best value

Join local guides such as Tiago, Mariana, Athos, and Manuela for a social night through Bairro Alto, Cais do Sodré, and Pink Street. You get one hour of beer and sangria, two welcome shots, skip-the-line entry, and a club finish. Premium adds vodka, gin mixers, and another tequila shot.

“Tiago was a great host, made sure we were good. Would recommend again, quality!”

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3.Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,280 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

Start at Praça Luís de Camões at 10 p.m. with guides such as Roe, Leyla, Eliza, Vitor, Natalia, and Rodrigo, then walk through Bairro Alto, Pink Street, and Cais do Sodré. Expect welcome shots, one hour of beer and sangria, optional spirits, social games, and club entry.

“I had a great time, and it was well organized! We started at a common / well-known spot, and each bar had it's own flair, which was fun to try out so many different places”

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4.Albufeira: Sightseeing Cruise with Beach BBQ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,036 reviews · from $63

Sail west from Albufeira Marina on a six-hour coastal cruise, then reach a beach inaccessible by land for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, beach games, BBQ lunch, and an open bar. English and Portuguese-speaking crew lead the day, with Marcelo and Camillo among the crew names praised for warm service.

“Great day from start to finish, staff where friendly and interactive, BBQ and drinks on the beach where first rate, only issues is lack of toilets on the beach.”

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5.Lisbon Pub Crawl: Unlimited Drinks, Shots & V.I.P Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 900 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

Spend five hours meeting people from around the world with Lisbon Where To. Guide Alex is often praised for his energy and care. You will visit bars around Bairro Alto and Pink Street, play drinking games, enjoy one hour of unlimited beer and sangria, then enter a nightclub without waiting in the normal line.

“Amazing. Alex is a great guy and a fun time. Would do this again for sure.”

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6.From Albufeira: Sunset Cruise and Beach BBQ with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 850 reviews · from $84

Cruise west from Albufeira Marina along the Algarve coast, pass São Rafael and coastal caves, then take a dinghy to a secluded beach. Enjoy a BBQ of seafood, meat, salads, and fruit, with beer, wine, sangria, soft drinks, music, and a fire performance before sailing back.

“An excellent cruise with the guide pointing out areas of interest in the coastline. BBQ on the beach was fantastic, very accommodating of for all with really good entertainment. Very recommended if you want a fun cruise with a good vibe.”

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7.Albufeira: Catamaran Cruise with BBQ & Open Bar on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 685 reviews · from $76

Set out from Albufeira Marina for a six-hour catamaran cruise along the Algarve coast. See Benagil, Galé, and Carvoeiro from the water, take a small dinghy to a beach, swim, and enjoy a BBQ with drinks before sailing home.

“This was truly a Top Ten lifetime experience! Just book this trip - you’ll have an amazing day! The scenery was spectacular, the crew was fantastic and really engaged with us! The food, the drinks, and the picnic setting were great - I did not want it to end. We are a family that is tough to please and each of us LOVED it!”

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8.Sailboat Tour w/ Local Guide and Open Bar Green Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 625 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Top rated

Join Andre, Mariana, Felipe, or another local guide for a relaxed two-hour sail on the Tagus. Groups are limited to eight, with Portuguese Vinho Verde, music, sofas, and views of Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Almada, Alfama, and Commerce Square. Sunset is the best time to book.

“Group of four from the UK, really safe and at ease despite a windy day. Lovely wine and local knowledge - a bargain for sure!”

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9.Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 486 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

Meet in central Lisbon for a five-hour night through Bairro Alto, Pink Street, and Cais do Sodré. You get a welcome shot, one hour of unlimited beer and sangria, another shot, games, drink deals, and skip-the-line club entry. Guides may include Phelipe, Gabriel, Ricardo, Alex, Leo, or Nicholas.

“Stepped out of my comfort zone for my first Lisbon pub crawl and it was easily one of the best nights of my trip! 🇵🇹 Met amazing people from every corner of the globe. Big thanks to our guide Phelipe, Leo & Nicholas for being a legend—he made sure everyone was included and nobody was left behind. 🍻✨”

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10.Albufeira Beach BBQ with Caves and Coastline Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 454 reviews · from $81

Cruise from Albufeira along the Algarve coast toward Nossa Senhora da Rocha and Benagil, then spend about three hours at a beach reachable only by water. Guides such as Robin and Gabriel help run the day, with a BBQ, beach open bar, paddleboards, and games included.

“The stunning coastline was gorgeous, with the sun out and not a cloud in the sky everything was perfect, the boat was big enough to accommodate over 100 and we didn’t feel cramped in at all, you had a choice to get to the beach, either sRead more”

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11.Boat Party to the Beach with Swimming Stops, DJ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 372 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Set out from Praça do Comércio on a three-hour Tagus River cruise with a DJ, unlimited beer, sangria, and white wine, plus a swim stop near a river beach. You’ll return to central Lisbon by boat. The atmosphere suits social adults, solo visitors, and groups.

“5 stars. This was incredible. Ignore the other reviews. The boat was slay. The drinks were flowing and bartender extremely friendly. Music was vibes. People were super cool and convo was great. Would recommend.”

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12.Vilamoura: Algarve Coast 3-Hour Sailing Cruise With Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 362 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Set out from Vilamoura Marina aboard the schooner Condor for a three-hour cruise past Falésia, Olhos d’Agua, Albufeira, São Rafael, and Galé. You can help with the sails, swim from the boat, and ride a dinghy into coastal caves when sea conditions allow. Guides speak four languages.

“Lovely experience and great value for money, staff were so attentive, couldn’t recommend it enough”

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13.Disco Night Cruise with DJ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 305 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Join Stern Wind Cruises for a two-hour evening party boat from Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste. You get a DJ, unlimited beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks, plus views of Lisbon, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, and Belém Tower. The boat holds up to 200 people.

“You really get free refill, the good red Spanish beer and sangria, the view is epic, DJ also, I will do that trip again! It is really worth the money”

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14.Albufeira: 6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $85

Sail from Albufeira to Benagil Cave and the coves of Armação de Pêra bay, then go ashore for a beach BBQ, open bar, sunset, fire performance, and music. This six-and-a-half-hour evening suits anyone who wants scenery, dinner, and a lively party in one Algarve outing.

“Courteous and organised crew on board and on land. Great way to see the coastline. Food at the barbecue was great, as were the drinks. We didn't expect the cabaret which was a display by a fire dancer, very atmospheric as the darkness fell. All in all a highlight of our holiday.”

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