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Baliza Cafe Bar

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Address
51 Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo, Lisbon
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Phone
+351 21 347 8719

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About this place Baliza Cafe Bar

Baliza is a small café-bar at 51 Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo, the steep street with the Bica funicular, just below Bairro Alto. It is a mainstream bar listed as gay-friendly, not a gay bar, and gets a mixed crowd. Reviews are very good (4.8 from 225), and people mention its drinks. It is open Wednesday to Sunday from 18:00, until 02:00 most nights and midnight on Sundays. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It works as a first stop before the Príncipe Real gay bars, a 10-minute walk uphill.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 00:00
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 18:00-02:00
Thursday 18:00-02:00
Friday 18:00-02:00
Saturday 18:00-02:00
Sunday 18:00-00:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Food served Smoking Area Party Club Wine Bar Bar (alcohol) Air conditioning Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Cocktail bar Dance club Outdoor smoking only WiFi Day venue Evening venue

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4.8
★★★★★
225 reviews

Based on 225 Google reviews.

Peter O'Connor
Peter O'Connor Jun 2026
★★★★★
adia saunders
adia saunders May 2026
★★★★★

Balzac’s Cocktail Bar was one of the highlights of our trip to Lisbon! Our family of 5 had an amazing time from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, stylish, and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. The cocktails were creative, beautifully made, and absolutely delicious. Even with a larger group, the service was attentive and friendly the entire evening. It’s the perfect spot for great drinks, good vibes, and memorable moments with family or friends. We’ll definitely be coming back next time we’re in Lisbon!

Siham
Siham May 2026
★★★★★

Balzac Cocktail Bar has a relaxed, homey atmosphere where you can quietly enjoy good cocktails without noise or annoying drunk people. The vibe is chill, the staff is incredibly friendly and service-oriented, and the bartender really knows what he's doing—delicious drinks! Comfortable seating and plenty of space complete the picture. And honestly: don't go to a cocktail bar to drink only water or cola, or nothing at all😂🤣😅 That's the same as going to a steakhouse for a salad. For soft drinks, you're better off going to a regular terrace 😉

Luís Dinis
Luís Dinis Mar 2026
★★★★★

A very pleasant place to have a drink after dinner and chat. I recommend it.

Joao Silva
Joao Silva Mar 2026
★★★★★

Wonderful, highly recommended, the service was phenomenal by people who know what they're doing. The decoration was superb, we will definitely return.

Joao Carlos Ribeiro
Joao Carlos Ribeiro Feb 2026
★★★★★

Great cocktails. amazing vives. Fair price

Eduardo Ignacio
Eduardo Ignacio Jan 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 1 November 2026

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