The 50 best bars and drinks in Albufeira (2024)

Fun and lively place; lots of restaurants, bars, gift shops, and live music. Plenty of spots for ice cream lovers. This area gets really busy in the summer evenings. But still exciting to explore. They have live music in some restaurants. There was live music on a stage by the beach. There is a spot where you can get a taxi. Tonight the line for that was extremely long. I also noticed plenty of places to do hookah. Highly recommend coming here during your stay.

Much nicer than the new town, lots to see and do and seeped in history. You will find the best fish restaurants here. Market stalls and gift shops galore. Very pretty area close to the marina where you can book lots of activities.

Visited here often during our week stay in April. It was nice to walk around both day and night, browsing the shops and soaking up the atmosphere. Plenty of places to shop and eat in the old town - however, slightly more expensive than local places not located here (to be expected). There was a nice 'buzz' and atmosphere every time we visited. We much preferred this to the new town and 'strip' area. Would recommend.

This place has it all !Such charm, beauty, friendly people.You’re always only steps away from restaurants, shopping, groceries, liquor/ beer stores. Beach is very impressive. You can walk for miles and see awesome cliffs and caves. You’re minutes from Strip with nightlife and entertainment. Love this place!

This place has everything: Lovely restaurants, lots of bars and a great atmosphere. You can sit in the square and people watch or go to one of the livelier bars for music and fun times. Loads of sports bars if that's your thing, and there are big screens dotted around. Great place for party goers, couples, and families.

We were staying at Vilamoura and travelled to Albuferia for a few hours. It is a beautiful town with so much to see and do. Everywhere was clean and tidy and the people we spoke to were warm and friendly. The only downside is the large number of British males who visit here for stag does and to get out of there head on alcohol. While I'm sure the town makes vast sums of money from from these sorts of tourists it does spoil the atmosphere.

Decent old town with good shops and a few local gems for food but this whole area of Albufeira has been ruined by British people either moving here or coming over in large crowds. Place is full of run down pubs/bars and places selling bland food. Portuguese government need to have a clear out of everyone here that isn't Portuguese.Nothing Portuguese or cultural about this sadly - not sure what the attraction is going from the home country to another location abroad which is just like home 😐

Brilliant blend of old and new. Restaurants galore. My suggestion is to go back a street from the main square and the prices go down without compromising on quality.Night life to suit all ages. My favourite is the Rock Cafe bar in the square. Live bands every night.

Albufeira is a very walkable city, from the marina to old town Albufeira, you’ll encounter beautiful views and small nice stores and restaurants. You can also take the Hop-on-Hop-off buses and get off on one of the five stops in or near the city center. Old town has a lot of stores and bars, like Central Station. We had lunch at Restaurant 54 which has a sea view just near the centre towards the marina. Depending on what you’re into, I am sure you’ll enjoy your time here.

We went into the old town for the day as we were up by the strip, which I didn't really enjoy. We had lunch in Flavours, by the beach, which was lovely. Then had a few co*cktails and had tea in The Square. I loved the atmosphere so much more in the Old Town so if I was to go back I'd look for accommodation there. Live singing in the streets which was fab!!

Really loved it! Beautiful town.We went for a long weekend.There is crazy nightlife if you want it but equally if you just want a nice meal and a few drinks in the evening that's possible too.Beautiful beach.Will definitely be returning.

Very calm atmosphere of the town no rush all people very relaxed. All shops are open even on national monday holiday day business as usual. Tourist shops and restaurants everywhere. People playing volleyball on the beach, swimming having good time. Would advise to browse around the town.

It's a pretty average mediterranean down town. There are lots of restaurants, bars and open shops. It's good to walk around in. There are also lots of street performers at late evening to early night. It can get little in certain spots, but it's manageable in most places.

Absolutely beautiful views, full of pretty streets, shops, restaurants and friendly people. Going to return for another visit before end of our holiday 🥰

Albuferia is a lovely coastal city with sandy beaches. A holiday destination with blue sky and the temperature to go with it.I would have loved if Albuferia kept or stamped the Portuguese identity in history, food, culture to the place.Disappointed to find that it was almost impossible to find anything Portuguese. The essence of travelling is to be open and experience different cultures, to learn about the host way of life, to broaden one's horizon.The food I had was void of any taste, bland, uninspiring. Ruined the evening. Period☹️ One positive was the octopus was succulent but tasteless.But if you want fish and chips, or an English breakfast or a pub "more of the same" this is your place.Warm, sandy beaches all good.🤣🤣

Nice walk, lots of shops and bars etc. Only 3 stars as it was very much the same same with almost every shop selling the same stuff. Other Old towns in Europe (Dubrovnik for eg) 100% more on offer. But that said, some nice restaurants, and beach to cool off in.

Lovely lively place, lots of little shops to get cute bits like jewellery, clothing and souvenirs. Great atmosphere in the evening with music and entertainment.

Many restaurants and bars. Nice seaview.There are some interesting historical remains, but unfortunately the government doesn't renovate enough, so many buildings are in a really bad shape.

Beautiful town. Great atmosphere. Not overly busy with tourists. Plenty of restaurants + pubs. Going off the beaten tracks you get to see some wonderful buildings and ways of life. Highly recommend

Town is buzzing in the evening and we were there when England won against Netherlands in the Euros so was chaos but all seemed well behaved. Some really lovely restaurants and small shops and easy to get a taxi at the end of the Evening

I came here with no knowledge, went away really pleased, people and atmosphere were great. Everyone is friendly. The old town is great. You have the night life this place is great for solo, couples and families. Feeling very safe, no one pressures you like other tourist places, I love and enjoyed the Algarve region An amazing short time guarantees a return.

Nice place, good value for money, and miles of great beaches. Bit hilly so maybe consider that before travelling with kids or older people. Few stags and hens around, but most of that in down in the strip a few kms away.

Lovely clean place is the old town.Went on a stag do. It's was a very busy time to be there.Lots of bars and restaurants with good food and drink.I would not return to this resort as more or less every bar in the square are out to rip folk off.Prices more or less double early evening. Absolute con.The bars pack every drink apart from beer.We witnessed them doing a vodka red bull packed with ice, red bull poured in, vodka splash. Downright thieves.If you have to come here, think of how much cash you need, then double it.

Lots of bars, restaurants, music, and excitement. On a great beach. It’s got everything you need. The old cobblestone roads are beautiful and only for walking, no cars in this area. We really enjoyed our time there.

Lovely picturesque town. Good selection of bars, restaurants and cafes. Shops and goft shops too. Beautiful beach with over looking bars

Wonderful old town with lots of history. Great shopping and restaurants. Spectacular view of ocean with nice sandy beaches and fantastic weather for sun tanning. Highly recommend the visit but be prepared for lots of tourists.

Very busy and touristic place!A lot of restaurants, ice cream places, bars and some entertainment in the main square.It does feel like you are in the south of Portugal, as it still has some of the traditional nuances, however I can see the impact of the extreme tourism in the town over the last 10 years, and sometimes it feels more like you are in England instead of Portugal.

The Old town I found more peaceful 🙌🏼 less crowds, bars and clubs. In December perfect 👍 the beach was also quiet enough. Plenty of bars and restaurants around but again more chill and calm in the old town. Beautiful areas and little vintage spots. Up further into the old town there was plenty of Christmas stalls, small little ice rink and plenty of little quirky shops. In around the old town in the middle the shops are more expensive than the ones outside the main attraction spots. Overall hands down …. Old town was definitely for me, especially if your not a drinker 🙌🏼

I found Old Town super! The novelty shopping, the bars and restaurants, the tunnel onto the beach - all so super. Our family spent a lot of time in this long stretch of shops and restaurants. Night life is also great - noisy for those who don't like noise, but full of life and fun for those who do.

A live old town filled to the brim with good restaurants and all types of shops. Stunning views and a very pretty town and very friendly for families in the day. 100% worth the visit!

Nice little town with lost of tourist shops. Got some nice dresses but expensive for what they really are, could get way cheaper in India lol, a couple of restaurants on the beach front and nice sand leading to a cold sea this time of year, lots of waves so you have to be careful.

The beach at Old Town is lovely! There are loads of options for food. The market was OK but not much variety between vendors, so once you've seen a few shops, you've seem most of what's on offer.Nightlife seems good. We went on a Tuesday and it was relatively quiet but enough people round to have a dance and some fun. Would have liked to go on a weekend to compare but didn't have time.The live music was great! I loved Nuno Ness and the band at Vegas Bar.

Beautiful old town housing not only attractions but also many restaurants serving world cuisine. In evening the streets are busy with bars and music. On one side is a beach reachable through a tunnel. There are hundreds of the accommodations. Whole day it is busy with tourists.

Lots of tourists tat to purchase from many different shops, nice to visit once for us but once seen that's it.The tunnel that opens up to the beach was a rather nice feature. Not so much I felt I needed to take a pic though.Plenty of places to find food and drink.

A great town to explore but good shoes are essential not my 6 inc & 5 inc platforms "duh" and the cobbled streets can be slightly slippery if wet. But that said its a great arry of mixed shops and dinning, and architecture. With hidden places that open to glorious wonderful vistas. You just couldn't know everything in 10 days, I barely scratched the surface.And the legalisation of recreation cannabis is subtle and very controlled funnily enough, my friend visited the stores. Great art work there.

Fantastic place , lovely people, great shops bars everything you need and a stones throw away from the beach. Recommend for everyone, young old single couple families , fantastic place and beautiful

Lovely old town with little narrow streets full of shops, restaurants, and atmosphere.There is a main square with the usual large bars selling British style drinks and beers. Can get lively at night.