We spent most of our time in Lisbon in Alfama, which is where we stayed, but we were glad to have the chance to visit some of Bairro Alto's highlights: the Miradouro de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Solar do Vinho do Porto (Institute of Port Wine), Igreja Sao Roque and Convento do Carmo, as well as some nice cafes and... More

Wine tasting and Fado clubs for night life along the narrow streets/alleys. Take the funicular tram to the top for a view of Lisbon and the castle across to the west and walk down trying some of the wine bars and end at a Fado club for dinner and music.

Lots of great bars and wine bars, good vibe, lively, lots of fun. People are friendly, feels very safe. Good restaurants. Fun to walk around.

Nice area to explore but some very steep streets. Not much in the way of shops but nice to wander around and people watch the locals.

This used to be a great place to go out at night, full of diversity and good vibes. In previous years its frequency has detriorated. I see is as almost decadent nowadays....

Very pleasent district on the one of the city's heights. Has varity of styles in constructions - from late barocco to baohaus. Has very nice observation point and many nice places for apperitive.

I visited Bairro Alto at night, thinking it would be so much fun but I soon realized that if you're not a drinking person you will not have much fun there. Sure it is an historical part of the city of Lisbon, and that is indeed interesting, but I didn't like it anyway cause I couldn't get over that fact... More

Lots of eateries with Fado music. Don't go before 9pm. Very steep access, but served by trans/funicular. Watch what the locals are trying and go for it.

walked around this area at lunchtime,trying to find something that 'took my fancy' to eat.after about 30 mins ,walking up via rosa and around,i discovered that most places open at night .it was rather a grubby looking area in cruel daytime and i did not return.most places,which displayed a menu seemed to be offering the same thing and the same... More