
Imperio Bar
Rato, Lisbon
Bar in Lisbon, Portugal
Why go
Imperio Bar is worth considering for a casual, low-planning drink in central Lisbon, especially if a classic hotel-bar atmosphere is the goal. It is not the pick for a destination cocktail night, but it works for an easy pre- or post-dinner stop with casual dress and walk-in flexibility.
About Imperio Bar
Imperio Bar is a casual option in Lisbon with a price point of $15 per person. With only limited confirmed details available, it is best approached as a direct bar choice rather than a venue to judge by claims about menu style, service format, decor, or a specific drinks program.
The clearest planning takeaway is simple: the dress code is casual, and the expected spend is modest. If you are choosing between Lisbon options and want something easygoing, Imperio Bar can fit that brief. If you need detailed information about reservations, seating, specialties, or a particular bar format, verify those details directly before making it the centerpiece of the night.
A casual Lisbon bar choice
Imperio Bar’s confirmed facts point to an informal visit: casual dress and a $15 per person price point in Lisbon. That makes it easier to evaluate for a low-commitment stop than for a highly specific cocktail itinerary.
Treat Imperio Bar as a simple Lisbon bar option unless current information from the venue confirms more.
When it makes sense to go
Go when the priority is a casual setting in Lisbon at about $15 per person. It is a better fit for an uncomplicated stop than for a plan that depends on confirmed specialties, group arrangements, outdoor seating, or a formal reservation structure.
For planning beyond this stop, use our full Lisbon bars guide if the night needs a more bar-led destination, or our full Lisbon restaurants guide if drinks are only one part of dinner planning. Travelers building a broader city itinerary can also scan our full Lisbon hotels guide, our full Lisbon wineries guide, and our full Lisbon experiences guide.
If the brief changes and the group wants to compare more drinking options in Lisbon, use Imperio Bar as one casual reference point and compare it with other Lisbon venues based on current menus, hours, and reservation details.
Planning details
- Location
- Rua Rodrigues Sampaio, 17, 1150-278 Lisboa, Portugal (ground floor)
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, classic hotel bar atmosphere with heritage decor and a relaxed, informal feel suited mainly to hotel guests rather than a destination cocktail spot.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Rua Rodrigues Sampaio, 17, 1150-278 Lisboa, Portugal (ground floor)
Planning details
Location
Rua Rodrigues Sampaio, 17, 1150-278 Lisboa, Portugal (ground floor) · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Seen Sky Bar, Notable alternative
- Aviator6, Notable alternative
- Matiz Lisboa Bar, Notable alternative
- Red Frog, Notable alternative
- Monkey Mash, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with Lisbon cocktail alternatives
Imperio Bar is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the group wants a central drink without building the night around the bar. Seen Sky Bar is the better fit when setting matters more, especially for a view-led evening; pick Imperio instead when convenience and a shorter stop are the point.
For a more cocktail-led night, compare it with Red Frog, Monkey Mash, and Matiz Lisboa Bar. Those are stronger choices when the drinks program and room atmosphere need to carry the booking. Imperio is the safer fallback when availability and simplicity matter more than a high-touch bar experience.
Aviator6 is the better cross-shop if the group wants another Lisbon bar option before deciding. For value, Imperio works when the night does not need a splurge feel; for a more deliberate booking, choose one of the peer cocktail rooms instead.
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Compare Imperio Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Imperio Bar | Lisbon | No published awards |
| Seen Sky Bar | Lisbon | Top 500 Bars 2025 · #307 |
| Aviator6 | Lisbon | No published awards |
| Matiz Lisboa Bar | Lisbon | No published awards |
| Red Frog | Lisbon | 2026 Falstaff Bar GuideTop 500 Bars 2025 · #502024 World's 50 Best Bars · #942023 World's 50 Best Bars · #88 |
| Monkey Mash | Lisbon | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #398Top 500 Bars 2025 · #213 |
How Imperio Bar Lisbon: Casual Venue Guide compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Imperio Bar have happy hour deals?
Do not assume happy-hour deals. The pricing anchor is $15 per person in Lisbon, but any discounts or promotions should be checked directly with the venue.
Is Imperio Bar worth the prices?
It can be, if you want a casual Lisbon bar option at about $15 per person. If you need a more specific experience, such as a confirmed cocktail program or particular seating setup, verify current details before going.



















