Weekend nights in Porto
| Time | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7pm-8:30pm | Porto tonic or a port tasting | Vila Nova de Gaia, Ribeira |
| 8:30pm-10:30pm | Dinner, often with fado | Ribeira, Baixa |
| 11pm | Bars | Rua Galeria de Paris, Cedofeita |
| After 1am | Clubs until 6am | Galeria de Paris area |
An evening to book
Fado and port wine in a traditional Portuguese music shop is a short evening that fits easily before dinner. Fado evenings should be booked ahead at weekends.
Getting home
According to the Portuguese press I read, the Porto metro usually runs from 6am to 1am; a 24-hour Friday and Saturday night service ran from July to October 2019, with no confirmation that it still exists. Check metrodoporto.pt. See also going out in Porto and hearing fado in Porto.
FAQ
When does the metro close? Usually around 1am; confirm on the Metro do Porto site.
Where do I go out late? Rua Galeria de Paris: bars first, then clubs until 6am.
Do I need to book fado? Yes on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Porto Authority editorial team, 30 October 2026.
