Porto, Portugal's second-largest city is famous for its world-renowned Port wine, and the city's nightlife reflects its deep-rooted wine culture. The riverside neighborhood of Ribeira is home to historic wine cellars where you can indulge in tastings and learn about the fascinating history of Port wine production.

Note that Galerias de Paris is the epicenter of Porto's nightlife scene. This vibrant street is lined with a plethora of bars, clubs, and live music venues, offering an exciting and energetic atmosphere. The street comes alive after dark as locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy a wide range of music genres, from jazz and rock to electronic and indie.

Alternatives to consider are the Ribeira and Foz do Douro neighborhoods which offer a breathtaking breathtaking views of the river and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge and features a diverse array of bars and clubs. However, here is a list of 7 clubs to get your party journey started in Porto.

Adega Sports Bar

 

 

Adega Sports Bar is one of the most preferred sports bars in Porto. With yummy burgers and about 60 different lagers from around the globe, there is little wonder as to why sports enthusiasts adore this bar.

 

Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Commercial
Expected entrance fee: Free

 

Indústria

 

 

For over 30 years, Indústria has been electrifying the nights in Porto with the best music sounds. A few years ago, the club was given a facelift, and a popular Funktion-One system was installed to amplify the sound experience. This place is a dream location for any lover of house and techno sounds. It even has a lighting system similar to a plane's turbine, which gives it a unique and hypnotic feel while music is playing.

Your Porto experience is incomplete without a visit to Indústria.

 

Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House
Expected entrance fee: 10€ - -15€

 

Plan B Club - Port

 

 

One of the most seasoned Porto clubs, Plano B, stands apart for its variance in social and relaxation proposals.

This cautiously decorated vintage club comprises of antique elements like the water sprout and statues. These classic elements are carefully integrated into more avant-garde digital lighting systems, melodic styles, and designs. Also, this location has a magical high ceiling downstairs. Each room in Plano B has their own tailor-made music systems.

Apart from the freshest Portuguese talents that grace the Plano B stage, indie, jazz, house and, R&B music are among the vast sounds you will hear at gigs in this club.

 

Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Garage, Hip Hop, Techno/DnB/House, R&B, EDM and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 5€ - 10€

 

Pérola Negra Club

 

 

Formerly an outlandish nightclub and parlour, Pérola Negra has rebranded to become a notably comprehensive club in the Portuguese club scene. Recorded as a historical landmark, this club's interior layout, lighting, and furniture is made up of bright red tones, duly representing the glitzy nightlife era of New York late in the 19th Century.

 

Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Retro
Expected entrance fee: 5€+

 

Gare Club

 

 

To experience Porto's alternate culture, many locals head to Gare to be able to partake in the underground music scene. It is considered as one of the greatest European clubs and is loved by a lot of skilled artists from various genres.

Drum and bass music is played along with house music on Fridays. On Saturdays, you will hear more techno sounds.

 

Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House
Expected entrance fee: Free - 8€

 

Villa Porto

 

 

At Villa Porto, you will find an impressive crowd of undergraduates and, more specifically, Erasmus. It is a hub for the youth. Anticipate low-priced drinks and mainstream sounds.

This hotspot is perfect for people interested in such social gatherings.

 

Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: EDM and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 5€

 

Tendinha Dos Clérigos

 

 

If you fancy rock music, then the Tendinha Dos Clérigos club is for you. This club's alternative punk rock scene will give you one of the truest encounters of Oporto's nightlife.

Tendinha Dos Clérigos's stylish wood theme and high-class DJs give it its exclusive feel.

 

Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Rock/Indie
Expected entrance fee: 8€+