Pavilhão Chinês
7.6Friend Score / 10#7 of 10 Bars & Nightlife in Lisbon
Known forAlexanderGrasshopperRob Royblue curaçao cocktails
A surreal old bar where every wall and ceiling is crammed with collectibles, toy soldiers, teapots, and vintage curios. Yes, go once, it's a genuine Lisbon oddity and the cocktails are good. Caveat: drinks are pricey ($$) and it's cash-friendly but dimly quirky, more spectacle than value.
Key facts
| Hours | Daily 18:00–02:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Bus 758 or a walk up from Príncipe Real; nearest metro Rato (Yellow Line) |
| Time needed | 1-1.5 hours |
| Best time to go | Early evening (around 18:00-20:00) before it fills, to actually see the rooms |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.6/10- Value6.5
- iconic6.0
- Freshness9.1
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility6.5
Frequently asked questions
- How much are drinks?
- Cocktails run roughly €9-13, which is on the higher side for Lisbon. You're partly paying for the setting, so nurse one and soak it in rather than ordering rounds.
- Is it good for a date?
- It's a great atmospheric date spot, dim, plush, and endlessly conversation-starting thanks to the collections. Go earlier so you can actually hear each other and see the rooms.
- What actually is this place?
- It's a bar disguised as a cluttered museum, a warren of rooms where the walls and ceilings are packed with decades of collected objects behind glass. You come for the atmosphere as much as the drink.
- Can I play pool there?
- Yes, there's a back room with a billiards table, which is a fun anchor if you're a small group. It fills up, so grab it early if that's your plan.
- What are the opening hours?
- It opens evenings only, around 18:00, and runs late to about 02:00, daily. Sunday's start time can vary, so if you're going early on a Sunday it's worth confirming.
- Is there a dress code or entry fee?
- No cover charge and no strict dress code, though it's a grown-up, moody spot rather than a rowdy pub. Just walk in and find a room.
- What's nearby before or after?
- It sits on the Príncipe Real–Bairro Alto edge, so you're minutes from the Príncipe Real garden and plenty of dinner spots. Easy to fold into a night out downhill into Bairro Alto.
- Do they take cards?
- Cards are generally accepted, but carrying some cash is smart at older Lisbon bars. Confirm with your server before you rack up a tab.
Nearby in Ask Lisbon
- Jardim do Príncipe RealPark0.09 km · 1 min walk
- Faz FrioRestaurant0.1 km · 1 min walk
- Príncipe RealNeighborhood0.14 km · 2 min walk
- Jardim Botânico de LisboaPark0.22 km · 3 min walk
- Cinco LoungeBar0.32 km · 4 min walk
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