The Ultimate Guide to Lisbon for Women’s Football Fans

Guide

20 May

48 hours of footy, food, and fun — UEFA Women’s Champions League edition

Photo: Adidas Women’s Champions League Final Ball

Football facts

Famous Player:
Francisca Nazareth (Kika)

Local Teams:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Sporting Clube de Portugal Feminino

Cheat Sheet: Portuguese You Might Use

Hello – Olá

Thank-you – Obrigada

One beer, please – Uma cerveja, por favor

Where’s the stadium? – Onde fica o estádio?

It’s a goal! – É golo!

Cheers – Saúde

Lisbon is having a moment. The sun’s out, the Champions League final is in town, and if you’re lucky enough to have the hottest ticket in women’s football right now, this is your essential guide to making the most of it.

Whether you’re all in for the football or tagging along for the brunches, river views, and queer-friendly nightlife, here’s everything worth seeing, sipping, and shouting about.

Near the Stadium: Matchday Essentials

The final will be played at Estádio José Alvalade, Sporting CP’s home ground. Arrive early to soak up the atmosphere and grab a few essentials:

Pre-match beer: Grab an imperial (20cl beer) by the stadium and soak up the atmosphere

Snack run: Street vendors near Campo Grande – go for a bifana (a marinated pork sandwich) and thank us later.

Soccer Mamãe - Baller FC in Lisbon: Spot Lisboa, Fri 23 May 2025 20:30 - 03:00. Tickets here

Baller FC - Pre-match Meet-up at Cabal: Baller FC is hosting a meet-up (Sat 24 May, 12.00 - 15.00) before the final at Cabal Cafe. Swing by and enjoy some drinks and snacks with them in the sun before they head to the stadium

🚇 Campo Grande gets packed. Travel early, or walk it off post-match. How to get there

Photo by Elio Santos

Where to Party

Lust in Rio: Riverfront, outdoor clubbing with big summer energy.
Musicbox: Indie, electronic, sweaty dancefloor energy.
Casa Independente: Eclectic and artsy, set inside a former palace. Sounds like an old iPod. In a good way.
Titanic Sur Mer: Chilled, slightly older crowd, good for group hangs without the sticky floors.

LGBTQ+ Friendly Lisbon

Lisbon’s queer scene is small but mighty:

Bars:

Purex Club: Mixed crowd, strong drinks, great after midnight.
Finalmente: Camp, iconic, tiny, and full of energy.
Bar 106: Easygoing, snug, gay nightspot – cocktails, DJs, and (we think) cash only.

Lisbon's big gay club:

Trumps: Big gay club with drag.

Alternative Culture Hits

LX Factory: Lisbon’s indie haven – shops, rooftop bars, and a tattoo parlour.
Convento do Carmo: Haunting and half-ruined – like your voice the day after the final.
Gulbenkian Museum: Grand, peaceful, and ideal for a low-key flex.

Chill Spots

Jardim do Torel: Hidden garden with city views and barely any tourists.
Eduardo VII Park: Big enough to get lost in. Picnic, nap, repeat.
Miradouro da Graça: Locals love it. Views, vinho, vibey.

Best for Pre-Match Beers

Outro Lado Craft Beer: Wall of taps, zero pretence.
Quimera Brewpub: Local craft beer served in a literal tunnel.
Zé dos Cornos: Grilled meat, loud locals, cracking atmosphere.

Brunch & Hangover Recovery

Nicolau Lisboa: Instagrammable but not annoying – great for groups.
Dear Breakfast: You came for the poached eggs, stayed for the interiors.
O Ninho: Women-run, wholesome, no one judges second coffees.
Or you could always go for a run and sweat it out.

Cheap, Tasty, Local

Cervejaria O Trevo: Quick, cheap, legendary.
Tasca do Chico: Fado + fried snacks + a squeeze of lemon = heaven

As Bifanas do Afonso: Queuing’s worth it. Order two.

(Vegans: The Food Temple – candlelit, creative, tucked-away.)

Treat Yourself

Embaixada: Concept shopping inside a palace – why not.
A Vida Portuguesa: Portugal’s answer to Muji, but cuter.
Belcanto: Michelin star magic. Go wild.

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