THE ROYAL COCKTAIL CLUB

We visited this bar based on online recommendations. The interior is cozy and stylish, with plenty of seating space. It’s a great place to come and hang out with friends. The cocktail prices seemed a bit high to me – the cheapest one was €12.50, and for four cocktails we paid €50. The drinks themselves were tasty, but I wouldn’t say they were anything extraordinary; there was no real wow factor apart from the presentation, which was excellent. They looked fantastic. I’m not a bartender, but in some cocktails there seemed to be way too much ice – only about 30% of the glass was actual drink. Maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be, but it felt a little unbalanced. On the positive side, the menu is very creative and fun to read. Overall, we enjoyed our visit, so I’d still recommend checking out this charming bar.

My husband and I are both cocktail enthusiasts and have worked in the industry ourselves a long time. This place is pricy but absolutely worth it for the quality of cocktail and presentation. We were lucky to have the bartender who had created the current cocktail menu behind the bar when we sat, and were able to chat to him a little about his menu. The thought and passion put into it alone was beautiful, it’s a journey through the elements. Water, fire, earth, air. Each cocktail has its own page in a gorgeous menu with poetic descriptions to accompany their photos. We listed a few we were stuck between and he was so knowledgeable in guiding our selections. I wish we could’ve tried the whole menu. I highly recommend sitting at the bar if you can, it was very cool to watch the bartender make all the drinks for the restaurant and when he had the time he would explain to us what he was making when he caught us watching. Great spot, great staff!

This place ended up being a bit of a disappointment for me. The interior is absolutely beautiful — stylish and inviting — but unfortunately, the drinks didn’t quite live up to the setting. The cocktail menu felt very limited, and the ones I tried weren’t particularly impressive. For the price point, I was definitely expecting more in terms of quality. Another small detail: no water was offered alongside, and the ice cubes in some of the cocktails weren’t the clear, well-prepared kind you’d normally expect at this level. Instead, they looked like regular freezer ice, cloudy in the middle, which took away from the overall presentation. It’s a lovely-looking place, but with such high prices, I’d hoped the cocktails and service details would match the beautiful interior.

This was a real disappointment. We tried three cocktail bars in Porto to break up the port tastings, and despite being highly rated, this was easily the weakest of the lot and one of the more underwhelming cocktail experiences I’ve had in a while. First impressions were positive. We were welcomed promptly, seated quickly, and given a welcome tea and snacks. Unfortunately, that was where the positives ended. The bar itself doesn’t fully commit to a theme. There are old bottles on the shelves and framed pictures on the walls, but it all feels fairly surface level. The menu is presented theatrically, with cocktails based around the elements, but the theatre stops on the page. There’s no real sense of fire, water, air or earth in the presentation, only in the descriptions. The cocktails themselves were unbalanced. The hibiscus drink was described as light and airy, yet arrived in a heavy Collins glass with a viola flower placed on top. Flavour wise, the hibiscus completely dominated, leaving little room for anything else. The carrot tequila cocktail leaned towards a Bloody Maria style but was overly sour, masking any more interesting flavours. Service also fell short. Once our drinks were finished, no one checked back in. Even asking for the menu didn’t prompt any follow up, with staff largely gathered around the till chatting rather than watching the floor. Eventually, I gave up and went to the till to pay, which ended in a silent, transactional exchange. Given its reputation and rankings, this was surprising. For us, it didn’t come close to living up to the hype and wouldn’t be a place we’d return to. I don’t know how this bar got so well reviewed and into the top 50 as personally it would fall well into my bottom 50.

I read some of the negative reviews and I’m not sure what planet those people were living on… The cocktails were very good, I can see why they aren’t in the top 50 yet, but could be. We found them to be rather inexpensive compared to most Top 50 in the world bars. The chantico had crushed BBQ chips on the outside that really brought out the smoke of the mezcal. The Trinity and Candlelight were our favorites but all were very good. We waited for maybe 10 minutes to get in, a little touristy for sure with a lot of English and Americans downstairs. Service was great, especially considering they were packed. Definitely glad we made the trek up! The road they are on is pretty crazy on a Friday or Saturday night. But plenty of places close by to grab a cocktail while waiting for a spot

Best cocktail bar we found in Porto! The large and diverse menu made it hard to pick which drinks to get, but the ones we tried definitely did not disappoint! Overall incredibly well crafted and well presented cocktails in a stylish yet cozy atmosphere.

I can't say cocktails here are great. They are good and of high quality. But the balance which actually makes a drink a cocktail is not perfect here. The atmosphere and the service is 5*.

Wonderful staff, and great cocktails. Fernando actually won the best bartender in PT competition. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If we had more time, definitely would’ve gone back a few more times. Highly recommended.

Fancy cocktail club located in the going out area of Porto, they have a downstairs area as well behind the curtains. The downstairs area is more intimate and has a c shaped long couch along one wall with small tables for 2. Their cocktail menu is huge, the drinks were well made with balanced flavors. I've had better drinks for the price, but still a nice spot to grab a drink.

Beautiful and cozy lil bar with a speak easy that pena after 10pm. Amazing drinks, great service and awesome ambiance! Definitely recommend Fernando was our awesome bartender! 5 stars to him I had a Hemingway and it was amazing m!!!

This place made my favorite drink in all of the 5 cities we visited in Portugal. I can't recall the name but I know that it had a viking salt rim. I tried to remember the ingredient list and messaged them on social media, but no luck. I guess I'll have to make another trip to Porto soon. I tried 3-4 others that were fine but this elusive drink was worth revisiting during my stay . The ambiance is a nicer and quieter than the neighboring spots so it was a nice change of pace. if you're in the area, it's worth checking out.

Fun cocktail bar that we went to! I came here when I was pregnant so I didn't have many options but the options I had were really good! I want to be able to go back when I am not pregnant so O can try some of their really interesting cocktails! I really liked the ambiance of their cocktails bar. It was so classy and fun! Also the service was nice and they were attentive to our needs!

A quaint and romantic cocktail bar in the heart of the Porto nightlife scene. They have every liquor you can think of, knowledgeable bartenders and an extensive cocktail list. Easily can find the craft cocktail you're craving here, and get introduced to new cocktail concepts. It's the perfect night cap after checking out the clubs, or for a quieter date night.

Nice oasis from the craziness of the popular bar neighborhood. Highlights: - Relaxing atmosphere with cozy seating downstairs - Fun music playing - Decent sized menu with variety to choose from - Good cocktails: balanced flavors and quality drinks Lowlights: - No reservations and had to wait a bit outside until there was room later on a Saturday night Enjoyed this for a few post-dinner drinks.

They did a good job creating the classic drinks with their own twist. The lounge is nicely designed with comfortable seats to lounge around and enjoyed my drinks.

While heading home after dinner we were looking for a nightcap spot other than our hotel. Nice vibe, Fastest drink service in Portugal granted that isn't a tuff benchmark to surpass. Good service. Murilo took our drink orders and kept our glasses filled. Nicely crafted drinks. Good experience Very highly recommended Slainte!!

Best cocktail bar in Porto bar none. The bartenders are knowledgeable and attentive. They understand the nuances of drinks and the people drinking them.

There's a new place to go in Porto Downtown. We are welcome into a space with bright shelves full of flashy bottles and sparkling glasses. Walls in black marble. Well dressed and polite bartenders. The perfect place to enjoy a cocktail. This place worth a visit.

Louis R doesn't drink copious amounts of beer, unlike fat Americans. Louis R drinks well-crafted cocktails in awesome bars whilst in other countries. Of Note: Portugal/Porto is all about wines and beer so finding a legit cocktail bar is golden. Louis R imbibed many top-shelf vodka cocktails in this spot. Real Talk: "Bars in NYC have nothing on this spot in one of the most beautiful cities". - 100% true Be like Louis R, drink copious amounts of tasty cocktails in Portugal.

Cute place for cocktails. It's obvious that the bartenders know their spirits. Everything is beautiful and the drinks are very original. Many of the drinks feature liquors from Portugal too. Highly recommend this place.

Nice ambiance but the service here is so slow and a simple dirty martini had to be sent back to be made correctly with less vermouth.

Pretty cool bar near the heart of Porto. I will say that they have some pretty interesting drinks and the atmosphere is what makes the bar so awesome. It is dimly lit and the decor coupled with smoking inside is reminiscent of older times.

Wonderful space for a nice night out with drinks. The drinks were incredible, this is a pro establishment with true bartenders. They care about each drink and offered great recommendations. Hope to come back again!

Amazing. I loved this place. The cocktails were delicious and the service, fantastic. Just in case I didn't love Porto enough, this place just put the cherry on top.

This is the dopest bar in Porto!! Me and my wife are here now and have had amazing drinks tonight! The staff is super legit and know what they are doing and do it very well! They have bourbon and we have been drinking boulevardiers all night. We are here on Monday and it's busy! Might be the best spot in Porto for sure! We will be back tomorrow night! Check this spot out if you like real cocktails and enjoy a chill environment!

Terrible service, bartenders checked their watches more than doing anything else. No dynamic or personality. Felt like everyone wanted to be somewhere else. This place is more negative than going to my parent's house for the holidays.

Wonderful experience! Very helpful bartender Joseph gave us restaurant and bar recommendations for Porto and Lisbon (our next destination). Try the Royal Moscow Mule!

Best bar in Porto. Nothing to compare. High standard. Bartenders know what they doing. Had a few twists on Negroni with local ingridients. I ask(not from menu) to make me Negroni with port instead of vermouth. Can't say that it was the best Negroni but i received what i expected. Strong taste of campari and gin hide taste of port so it get unbalanced. Good experience but once in a life. So the next one i took from the house cocktails coffee Negroni and that was amazing. Briliant presentation, good taste, and nice smell. After that i had couple of classic cocktails. And they was simply and good. Garnish is not just something to make pretty and It get aroma to the cocktail. I can recommend this bar to people who really appreciate good cocktails and a quality service.

Can't say enough great things about this place! Apparently cocktail bars in Porto are hard to come by so we got lucky. We stopped in for 'one last drink' while exploring the city and ended up staying WAY longer than we anticipated. Our bartender, Carlos, was extremely humble but we found out he was one of the top 50 bartenders in the world and it certainly showed. We have never had more incredibly crafted cocktails in our lives. Bars in NYC have nothing on this spot in one of the most beautiful cities we've ever visited. The cocktail list is great but just tell Carlos what you like and he will mix a fabulous drink just for you! Please go the next time you are in Porto- you wont be disappointed. Thanks so much for a great night, Carlos (and staff), and good luck in Mexico City!