I’ll never forget that exotic mojito I had in August 2008 in Bairro Alto, Lisbon. This charming city often gets overlooked by tourists. While exploring different cocktail bars, I visited Cinco Lounge. I can’t help but reminisce about how I felt in that moment. Unlike places swarmed by tourists, Cinco Lounge is popular with the locals and is reputed to be the best spot in town for a cocktail, tea, glass of wine, or champagne, complemented by free snacks and good music.

This place is perfect for a quiet evening amidst the lively nights of Lisbon. Cinco Lounge is open only at night, from 9 PM to 2 AM, and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. It’s slightly off-center, but easy to locate. The easiest way to find it is to start from Rua Dom Pedro V, take Rua Luisa Todi, and go straight for about 300 meters.