The 10 best bars in the Algarve
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1Matt's Bar
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26 seasons and still the heartbeat of Albufeira's nightlife. Matt's Bar is the Algarve's most iconic bar, live DJs, themed parties, VIP areas, Sunset Parties…
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Edd's Beach
Ferragudo
A westward-facing beach club on Pintadinho beach in Ferragudo, with its own vineyard, cocktail bar, and the kind of sunset view that turns an afternoon plan…
- 3
Hole in One Pub
Vilamoura
Marina sports bar since 2007, co-owned by Luis Figo, with big-screen sport, nightly karaoke and cocktails.
- 4
O'Neills Irish Bar Vilamoura
Vilamoura
Long-running Irish bar on Vilamoura Marina: live music nightly, live sport, Sunday carvery and function bookings for weddings and parties.
BritishBurgersIrish - 5
Cats Bar Vilamoura
Quarteira
Rock music bar on Vilamoura Marina since 2004, with flair bartending shows, happy hour and live sport.
- 6
The Black Anchor Irish Bar & Grill
Tavira
Irish owned bar and grill on Tavira's riverside esplanade: multiple HD screens for sport, weekly live music and a traditional Sunday roast from EUR 14.50.
BritishIrish - 7
The Pigs Head
Burgau
British style pub on the road between Burgau and Luz, with a pool, games room and three terraces, known for its Sunday roasts, live music and quiz nights.
British - 8
The Wolf by Vale do Lobo
Vale do Lobo
Contemporary gastro-pub in the heart of Vale do Lobo's Praça, open daily with a terrace and live music.
British - 9
Cavern Pub
Albufeira
British-owned pub in Albufeira's old town, run since 1991 and known locally for live sport.
British - 10
Erin's Isle Irish Family Pub and Restaurant
Albufeira
Irish family pub and restaurant in Montechoro, Albufeira, trading since 1981, with GAA and rugby on flat screens, daily food specials and live music downstairs.
Irish
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