Night out
Bar AAC
Academic association bar, entrance sometimes limited to university students.
Diligencia Bar
The oldest fado house in coimbra. typical night bar were you'll find fado de coimbra and all kind of portuguese tradicional music.
Salao Brazil
A restaurant but also a bar, most worthy during weekends, with - mostly - free jazz, folk and fado concerts.
a Capela
Bar, were you can find yourself surrounded by portuguese guitar tunes and "fado de coimbra" get a grip of this so traditional local culture.
A warning, the students in this town seem to prefer Tuesday or Thursday night to go out. On weekends, this city is sleepy as many students go home to their families.
"Praca da Republica"
The bars around the "Praca da Republica" are full of the spirit of the students of the University, mainly during weekdays in Autumn, Winter and Spring.
"Parque Verde do Mondego"
The bars in the "Parque Verde do Mondego" are a good place to go for a drink during Spring and Summer.
Cafes
The bars in the new City Park are open all day long.
Cafe de Santa Cruz
Is a historical cafe next to the "igreja de santa cruz" saint cross church.
Clubs
Noites Longas
Disco near praca da republica, alternative sounding metal, rock.
NB
Disco near praca da republica.
There is a lot of quality wine production in the regions surrounding Coimbra, try some "Bairrada" wine.
Don't miss the "licor beirao", a national sweet liquor drink born and made in the region.
Try the different varieties of firewater "Agua-Ardente". One is made only from grapes while the other is made from mixed fruit. Each have a unique and different after taste.