Drinking Guide
Legal BAC
0.05%
Drinking Age
18+
New Drivers
Zero BAC
Sweet fortified wine from the Douro Valley. Best tasted in Porto wine cellars.
Light, slightly sparkling "green wine" perfect for summer.
Sour cherry liqueur served in chocolate cups in Lisbon's old town.
Portugal has a relaxed wine culture similar to other Mediterranean countries. Wine is affordable and accompanies most meals. Lisbon's Bairro Alto district comes alive at night with bar-hopping. Port wine tasting in Porto is a must-do experience.
BAC 0.05-0.08%: fine €250-1,250. BAC 0.08-0.12%: fine €500-2,500, license suspended 1-12 months. BAC 0.12%+: criminal offense, imprisonment up to 1 year. New drivers (< 3 years): BAC limit 0.02%.
Try ginjinha in a chocolate cup in Lisbon's Rossio square area.
Wine at restaurants is extremely affordable — often €3-5 per bottle for house wine.
Bairro Alto in Lisbon is the go-to nightlife district — bars are tiny, streets are the party.
Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia offer tastings from €5-15.
Uber works well in Lisbon and Porto for getting home safely.
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