Live music bar in the centre of Porto, opposite Carmo Church
Embaixada Bar Porto is a live music bar at Praça de Carlos Alberto, 121, in downtown Porto (the Baixa), right opposite Carmo Church and a two-minute walk from Livraria Lello. It opened in 2013 and is a café by day, a cocktail bar in the late afternoon and a concert venue at night, with free entry.
The space has two floors. On the ground floor is the Embaixada do Porto shop, dedicated to analogue photography, vinyl and collectibles. On the first floor is the bar, with vintage furniture, upcycled décor, table football and windows overlooking the square. It is a place where locals and visitors from all over the world share the same table.
Live music every night, free entry, from 9:30 pm
Open Monday to Friday 10 am – 2 am, Saturday noon – 2 am and Sunday 2 pm – 2 am
Terrace on the square, facing the blue azulejo tiles of Carmo Church
Happy hour with €5 cocktails, Sunday to Thursday until 10 pm
Right next door, Embaixada Terrace has a dance floor until 4 am
Live music every night, free entry
Music is at the heart of Embaixada. There are free concerts every day on the first floor and, on Fridays and Saturdays, DJ sets that carry on at Embaixada Terrace. The line-up covers Brazilian music, samba and axé, world music, soul and R&B, pop, jazz and tribute nights, with Porto bands and DJs and guest musicians. Concerts start at 9:30 pm.
A week at Embaixada
| Monday | Brazilian Music |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Samba & Axé Brazil |
| Wednesday | Soul & R&B |
| Thursday | World Music |
| Friday | DJ set: pop music |
| Saturday | DJ set: pop music |
| Sunday | Jazz & Jam Session, open to guest musicians |
Each week’s line-up, with the names of the bands and DJs, is posted on Instagram @embaixadabarporto. Are you a musician or DJ and want to play at Embaixada? Send an introduction and links to your music to info@embaixadaporto.com
Cocktails, happy hour and a terrace opposite Carmo Church
During the week, Embaixada is the place for a midday coffee or an early-evening drink. Happy hour runs from Sunday to Thursday until 10 pm, with €5 cocktails such as mojitos, caipirinhas and piña coladas, plus cold beer to go with the concert.
The terrace is on Praça de Carlos Alberto, facing the blue azulejo tiles of Carmo Church, one of Porto’s best-known postcard views. It is the perfect spot to start the night outdoors before heading upstairs for the live music.
The Embaixada do Porto shop: analogue photography, vinyl and collectibles
Embaixada do Porto has been around since 2013 for anyone who loves photography, music and retro style. On the ground floor, the shop stocks analogue and disposable cameras, photographic film, Lomography products, vinyl records and turntables, retro telephones, Funko Pop! figures and other collectibles. It is also a great place to find an unusual gift before or after the concert.
Birthdays, groups and private events
We host birthdays, company parties, hen and stag dos and groups of friends. For bigger parties with a dance floor, there is Embaixada Terrace right next door. Tell us the date, how many people and what you have in mind, ideally by message on Instagram @embaixadabarporto, or by email at info@embaixadaporto.com or by phone on +351 912 133 034.
Embaixada Terrace: dance floor and hidden terrace until 4 am
If the night calls for more, Embaixada Terrace is right next door at Praça de Carlos Alberto, 123 A. It is our bar for dancing until late, with a dance floor, DJs and a hidden terrace, open until 4 am. On Fridays and Saturdays there are DJ sets at the Terrace to dance the night away.
Line-up and news on Instagram @embaixada_terrace.
Where we are and how to get here
Address
Praça de Carlos Alberto, 121 (ground and first floor)
4050-159 Porto
We are in the Baixa, Porto’s historic downtown, between Carmo Church, Livraria Lello and the Clérigos Tower, a few steps from the city centre’s liveliest bar streets. Open in Google Maps
On foot
| Carmo Church and Carmelitas Church | 1 min |
|---|---|
| Livraria Lello | 2 min |
| Rua da Galeria de Paris | 3 min |
| Cordoaria Garden | 3 min |
| Clérigos Tower | 5 min |
| Avenida dos Aliados | 8 min |
| São Bento Station | 10 min |
| Ribeira (downhill) | 15 min |
Approximate walking times.
Public transport
- Tram: historic lines 18 and 22 terminate at Carmo, one minute from the door.
- Metro: Aliados station (line D, yellow) is a 7-minute walk, São Bento 10 minutes and Trindade, served by every line, 12 minutes.
- From the airport: take metro line E (violet) to Trindade, then walk for 12 minutes.
- Bus: several STCP lines stop at Carmo and Cordoaria.
- Car: there are underground car parks at Praça de Carlos Alberto and Praça de Lisboa, next to Clérigos.
Embaixada in guides and the press
- The Portugal News (April 2026): highlights the retro atmosphere, the terrace, the table football and the mix of locals and visitors.
- Visit Porto: presents Embaixada as a multi-purpose space in the Baixa with a love of all things analogue.
- Time Out Porto: lists Embaixada Bar among the bars of the Baixa.
- Portoalities: includes Embaixada among the places to hear jazz in Porto.
- Agenda Porto: Embaixada’s listing with its concert schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is Embaixada Bar Porto?
It is a live music bar at Praça de Carlos Alberto, 121, in downtown Porto, opposite Carmo Church. It opened in 2013 and combines a café, cocktails, a terrace and free concerts every night. On the ground floor is the Embaixada do Porto shop, with analogue photography, vinyl and collectibles.
Where is Embaixada Bar Porto?
At Praça de Carlos Alberto, 121, 4050-159 Porto, on the ground and first floors. It is opposite Carmo Church, a two-minute walk from Livraria Lello and five minutes from the Clérigos Tower.
What are Embaixada Bar Porto's opening hours?
Monday to Friday 10 am – 2 am, Saturday noon – 2 am and Sunday 2 pm – 2 am. Embaixada Terrace, next door, stays open until 4 am.
Is there live music every day?
Yes. There are free concerts every night and DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays. Each week’s line-up is posted on Instagram @embaixadabarporto.
Do I have to pay to get into the concerts?
No, entry is free. If a special event is ticketed, we will say so on the line-up.
What time do the concerts start?
Usually at 9:30 pm. Check each night’s start time on Instagram @embaixadabarporto.
What kind of music is played at Embaixada?
Brazilian music, samba and axé, world music, soul and R&B, pop, jazz and tribute nights, with Porto bands and DJs and guest musicians. On Sundays there is a Jazz & Jam Session.
What is the Sunday Jazz & Jam Session?
It is Embaixada’s jazz night: Porto jazz musicians play and open the stage to improvisation and guest musicians. If you play and would like to join in, get in touch on Instagram or by email.
I'm a musician or DJ. Can I play at Embaixada?
Yes. Send a short introduction and links to your music to info@embaixadaporto.com.
Is there a happy hour or any special offers?
Yes. Happy hour with €5 cocktails runs from Sunday to Thursday until 10 pm.
Does Embaixada Bar have a terrace?
Yes, on Praça de Carlos Alberto, facing the blue azulejo tiles of Carmo Church. It is the ideal spot for a coffee during the day or a cocktail in the late afternoon.
Do I need to book a table?
No, just turn up. For large groups or parties, email us beforehand at info@embaixadaporto.com or call +351 912 133 034.
Can I hold a birthday party or private event at Embaixada?
Yes. We host birthdays, company parties, hen and stag dos and groups. For bigger parties with a dance floor, there is Embaixada Terrace right next door. Get in touch, ideally by message on Instagram @embaixadabarporto, or by email or phone.
What is Embaixada Terrace?
It is Embaixada’s sister bar, right next door at Praça de Carlos Alberto, 123 A. It has a dance floor, DJs and a hidden terrace, and stays open until 4 am.
Is Embaixada Bar near Livraria Lello and the Clérigos Tower?
Yes. Livraria Lello is a two-minute walk away and the Clérigos Tower five minutes. Carmo Church, Carmelitas Church and Cordoaria Garden are practically on the doorstep.
How do I get to Embaixada Bar by tram or metro?
Historic trams 18 and 22 terminate at Carmo, one minute away. By metro, Aliados station (line D) is a 7-minute walk, São Bento 10 minutes and Trindade 12 minutes.
How do I get from the airport to Embaixada Bar?
Take metro line E (violet) to Trindade and walk for 12 minutes, or take a taxi or a ride-hailing app (Uber, Bolt) to Praça de Carlos Alberto.
Where can I park near Embaixada Bar?
There are underground car parks at Praça de Carlos Alberto and Praça de Lisboa, next to Clérigos. At night, the easiest option is public transport, a taxi or a ride-hailing app.
Is Embaixada a good bar for tourists?
Yes. It is in the historic centre, close to the main sights, has free live music every night and brings together locals and visitors from all over the world.
Is it a good place for solo travellers?
Yes. The concerts, the Sunday Jazz & Jam Session and the table football make it easy to strike up a conversation, and the mix of locals and visitors makes it easy to meet people.
What other bars are near Embaixada?
Three minutes away are Rua da Galeria de Paris and Rua Cândido dos Reis, the streets with the most bars in the Baixa. Many people start the night at Embaixada with a concert and end it at Embaixada Terrace, open until 4 am.
Is Embaixada close to Aduela, Base and Candelabro?
Yes. Embaixada is on Praça de Carlos Alberto, right in the middle of the Baixa bar area. Aduela, on Rua das Oliveiras, is about a 2-minute walk; Base, in the Clérigos garden, and Candelabro, on Rua da Conceição, are about 5 minutes away. Many people combine them in one night: an early drink, the free live concert at Embaixada from 9:30 pm, and the dance floor at Embaixada Terrace until 4 am to finish.
Where can I buy analogue cameras and film in Porto?
At the Embaixada do Porto shop, on the ground floor of the same building: analogue and disposable cameras, photographic film, Lomography products, vinyl and collectibles. There is also an online shop at loja.embaixadaporto.com.
Is Embaixada a real embassy?
No. Despite the name (embaixada is Portuguese for embassy), Embaixada is a bar, café, concert venue and shop, not a diplomatic mission. For consular matters, please contact your country’s embassy or consulate.