10 Best Fado Houses in Lisbon

O Corrido – Casa de Fado is a relaxing fado house with a laid-back atmosphere that offers delicious food and live music. The food here is some of the best traditional Portuguese cuisine available, especially if you order the prawns or the duck. Plus, you'll find a large selection of wine and sangria.

Live music is played here virtually every evening, and considering that the place doesn't open until 8 pm, you never have to worry about missing out on a show. It's located a short distance southeast of downtown near the Santa Apolónia metro station.

Sr. Fado is a modest yet incredible fado house that offers a romantic and intimate atmosphere alongside traditional food and performances. There are only 9 tables here, so you'll have to book in advance if you want to get one.

When you order food here, the owners of the place will bring it out to you personally, but that's just the beginning. The owners, in addition to serving, will also perform fado music, while an array of local performers put on shows here as well. You can visit Sr. Fado for yourself southeast of downtown in Alfama.

Clube Lisboa Amigos do Fado is a historic fado house where you'll find a charming non-professional fado experience held only on Sundays. The performers here come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the fact that they're local amateurs.

When you visit for the singers and their accompanying musicians, you'll be able to choose from a selection of drinks, snacks and desserts. Don't expect to be able to find an entire dinner here, however, as this establishment is notably small and intimate. That being the case, you'll need to reserve a spot for the show in advance. It's located in Bairro das Amendoeiras northeast of downtown.

Parreirinha de Alfama is a legendary fado house and restaurant where you can enjoy a welcoming and cosy atmosphere alongside traditional fado food and music. This fado house was opened in the 1950s by Argentina Santos, who was one of the most popular fado singers of all time.

The food here is traditional, and it has something special to offer every night, so you don't have to plan a particular time of the week to visit. This is one of the best spots if you're prioritising tradition over everything else in your fado experience. Try it out in Alfama southeast of downtown.

Maria da Mouraria - Casa de Fados is a historic fado house that offers a traditional experience where the singing typically starts relatively late. This fado house dates back decades, yet it has maintained its commitment to tradition in the years since it first opened.

When you're booking a table here, you'll want to make sure that your reservation is later than 9 pm. While the place opens earlier, the singing typically starts around that time. You can find this fado house in the Mouraria neighbourhood just south of downtown.

Mesa de Frades is a fado house with a historic atmosphere that makes you feel as if you're in the 19th century with intimate tables in an old building. The fado house is located in a centuries-old chapel that's decorated with intricate Portuguese tiles.

There are only a few tables available at this fado house, so you'll need to book in advance. Most of the locals who frequent this place come in after midnight, so expect a late night if you want to experience the vibe at the busiest time. It's located in eastern Alfama.