I checked out Portas Largas on a Wednesday night in Lisbon. The bar was recommended in my guide book as being somewhere where locals like to frequent and where the party frequently spills out on to the street. Located on a narrow street in a party area of Lisbon, Portas Largas is one of many bars on this street. All the bars seem pretty similar and you can bar hop with your drink in hand.
Portas Largas is relatively small and the bar was packed even on a Wednesday. I ordered a capirihna and they offer several sizes for each cocktail for affordable prices. I went with the largest one because hey, go big or go home. From there, they have a small stage and there was live music. I wasn't a fan of the band but I do like live music in general. Everyone was enjoying the music with a good amount of people also dancing. All in all, a cool and casual bar that's worth checking out so you can get a taste for the area. read more