Pensão Amor

"Pensão Amor, The Hottest Place in Lisbon Definitely the hottest spot in the city, Pensão Amor, or "Guesthouse of Love," is a chic, boudoir-style place in the Cais do Sodré area, down the hills of nightlife hub Bairro Alto. Decorated with frescos and endless images and art of nude women, this place is mostly a bar that serves drinks and Peruvian food. But don’t skip the small bookstore at the back and the pole dance room, decorated with leopard and gold. It gets crowded quickly, so reservations are recommended."

"Set in a former brothel in the red light district, the lively Pensão Amor still bears the imprint of its bordello roots, what with the red wallpaper and ceiling graced with images of cavorting naked men. The bar’s jumbled array of photographs—many of them fittingly seductive—and tchotchkes create a kitschy element, balanced by chandeliers, drapes, and velvety tufted chairs. The menu consists of classics like the French 75 and Boulevardier, as well as original cocktails like the Bing Qing, made with ginseng tea–infused Beefeater 24 gin, ginger, and lychee." - Alia Akkam