The town's historic core contains a few sleepy-looking bars, any of which might strike your fancy as part of an after-dark pub-crawl. The bar of the Pousada dos Lóios, Largo Conde de Vila Flor (tel. 26/673-00-70), is a dignified option for a drink in a historic setting.
If you want to mingle and dance with the city's high-energy Lisbon wannabes, head for Praxis Discoteca, Rua Valdevinos, 21A (tel. 26/670-81-77), which attracts both young locals and visitors to its precincts off Rua 5 de Outubro. It imposes a 11€ ($14) cover, but entrance includes your first two beers. It's open Monday through Saturday from 10pm to 6am. The most frequented bar in town is Jonas, Rua Serpa Pintas 67 (tel. 26/482-16-47), down off Praça Fraldo. On two levels, this bar attracts mostly a young crowd in their 20s and 30s. It doesn't really get going until after midnight. The drink of choice is a Brazilian caipirinha, costing 2.50€ ($3.25). It's open Monday to Saturday 10:30pm to 3am.
