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Hot Club of Portugal

Club Jazz club

Famous, historic jazz club with local performers & big name guests in an intimate cellar setting. People often mention jazz, music, great, club, Jazz, night, musicians, early, good, people,


Address

Praça da Alegria 48, 1250-004 Lisboa, Portugal

Website

www.hcp.pt

Contact

+351 21 346 0305

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (758 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: jazz (35) music (25) great (17) club (14) Jazz (9) night (8) musicians (8) early (8) good (8) people (7)
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  • 5/5 Melanie G. 6 years ago on Google • 827 reviews
    Ten stars ✨ ! Lucky enough to hit a free entry jam session night headed up by an amazing stand up bass player and the people who came to play were awesome 👏. Owners were great. Cocktails reasonable. Small intimate (seats maybe 60 but has fab open beer garden in the back). It's been around since 1948. One of the owners has been there since he was 18 ... 30 years ago! True jazz lovers.... it's all about the music for them and it shows. 🎶🎶🎶
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samba de M. 4 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    The jam was super. The musicians were superb. The drinks were chip. The atmosphere was privileged. We liked it much!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Stefan P. 1 year ago on Google • 49 reviews
    nice ambience and music, but it's very clear that they don't like foreigners here... had to wait in line much longer than the locals who could skip the line and was treated quite rudely by the bartender who constantly let others who came after me order before me. He told me he had no more white wine, but I saw him pour it for someone else a couple of minutes later... loved the band though, that was great!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mo Yasin U. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Lovely experience. Had the pleasure of seeing some very talented musicians perform. The venue had a nice cosy feel, be warned it does get quite hot in there. Arrive early for seats but there is standing space also.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sabin L. 2 years ago on Google • 231 reviews
    It gets busy so come early. It's a cozy place with limited seating. Ensure your booster is done, andnorncarry a negative pcr test. The bands on the weekdays are lovely but weekends it's another vibe altogether. You'll always have a wonderful time if you enjoy jazz.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 김정수 Jungsoo Kim (. 5 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    One of the best jazz bars in Europe with fair entrance fee(10 euros). Program I've watched was <Music of Horace Silver> and it was very educational. Performers explained brief history of each music they played. The bar was literally "densely packed" with jazz fans even on the weekday. Highly recommended for jazz fans visiting Lisbon and young jazz artists who seek to learn.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lou S. 2 years ago on Google
    To be fair, I didn't actually manage to get in here, despite attempting twice! Information both outside the club and on their social media was poor. The first evening, the act started at 6pm and a ticket was required- this was only stated outside of the club and therefore I had missed the music by hours. The second evening I was advised that the place was already full (information outside the club states that it opens at 10pm and music starts at 10.30pm). I arrived at 10.05 and I could already hear the band playing. I was informed that I should actually have been there for 9.30pm to gain entry. My advice would be to contact the club beforehand if you wish to visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Itohan O. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're passionate about jazz and looking to enjoy a wonderful evening, this is a must for you. The entry fee is very accessible and totally worth it. The oldest jazz club in Portugal did not disappoint as it showcased a wonderful concert. I'd love to go back when next I'm in town. Note: you pay cash at the entrance and for anything food or drinks consumed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Zhao J. 1 year ago on Google • 118 reviews
    Entrance for €10 was fine. We enjoyed the atmosphere, but the music on the night we visited was not the best. Drink options (at least as listed on the menu) were a bit limited, with no cocktails listed – we got gin tonics though when we asked for them. The yard in the back was nice and cool. Seating, both inside and in the yard could have been more comfortable. Inside it got a bit hot after some time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Pieter B. 4 years ago on Google
    Oldest jazz club of Lisboa (although not at its original location anymore), always live jazz and always 10€ per person entrance fee that needs to be paid in cash (no cards). Although performances are great most of the times, I don’t like it being so uptight that people are not allowed to talk, it’s a jazz club for crying out loud!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 YAS 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to enjoy some fine Jazz, very cozy and simple, great musicians, totally worth it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeff M. 4 years ago on Google
    A cosy little jazz bar in the heart of Lisbon. They run two sets a night; one at half ten and one at midnight, and doors don't open til ten. You don't need a ticket and can pay on the door for about ten euros. The music is great and the club attracts some serious talent so expect a high calibre performance. Seating can be a bit of an issue so get there early to make sure you can sit down. A great spot that should be on everyone's list.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James O. 4 years ago on Google
    Quality
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manuel G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you like jazz and its variants this is your place in Lisbon, you pay an entradits of approximately € 10 and beers at € 2:50 and you can't hear a fly, a respect for total music. (Original) Si te gusta el jazz y sus variantes este es tu sitio en lisboa, pagas una entradits de 10 € aproximadamente y las cervezas a 2:50 € y no se oye ni una mosca, un respeto por la música total.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josephine E M. 1 year ago on Google
    A must for jazz lovers! Although this isn't the original club's location nonetheless when I walked in I immediately got the sense of the club's rich history. The walls are covered with photos of famous musicians who played at the club, the décor is reminiscent of 'the old days' and the friendly staff at the bar serves excellent cocktails (reasonably priced). During the break one can step out into a back garden. Arrive early if you want a seat, or stand along the side or the bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna 1 year ago on Google
    Wow, we happened to be just walking past the bar when we heard live music coming from inside. We sat down for a while, the atmosphere was very nice and friendly and the live music (by very young musicians) was really good! Would recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bert h. 4 years ago on Google
    Really Great Jazz Club with great musicans
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vineet P. 1 year ago on Google
    Get here on time or you might not have much space. This place is very popular and the jazz is great. A place of history and found this to be a very relaxed and cool place. Take a drink and enjoy the music vibe. Great talent and cool people.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ste S. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing place to listen to great musicians and experience a very traditional jazz ambience. Recommend arriving around 21/21:30pm to get a table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fred T. 1 year ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Amazing jazz music bar with superb performers nightly.

  • 5/5 Viviana V. 7 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Spent such a great evening when it was opened! The music quality was great! Although the physical place seemed closed, I suggest keeping an eye out on the website for different activities including outdoor performances.

  • 4/5 Rinol J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for Jazz and music lovers !!

  • 5/5 Pete C. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic jazz band when we went. Guitarist Mário Delgado summons the memory of comics and an imaginary where many people of his generation will easily recognize each other. Mario Delgado – guitar; Desidério Lázaro – saxophone; Rúben da Luz – trombone; Nelson Cascais – double bass; Alexandre Frazão – drums

  • 4/5 Maria J. 1 year ago on Google
    If you like Jazz that's the place to go! Every tuesday they have a jam session at 22h30. The first hour is always the set of the resident group with a guest that leads the session and after that is open to everyone who wants to play. The only downside is that the place is really small for the quantity of people that usually came. And the air conditioner they have is not enough so in the summer is so hot tht is uncomfortable.

  • 4/5 lizzi 1 year ago on Google
    As someone who used to live in the jazz neighborhood of New York City, I wasn't expecting much but had a jazz itch to scratch. The size is perfect, and the crowd is respectful. This probably varies greatly depending on the night, but the music was definitely too avant-garde for the crowd :P

  • 5/5 Mister S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to enjoy very good Jazz. Be sure to arrive early, it's often crowded but the show inside is awesome.

  • 1/5 lewis h. 1 year ago on Google
    After reading so many 5* reviews, I was keen to go here. It's a one in one out sort of place, so expect to be waiting for hours. Once I was in, the music was awful... Just boring. The room was extremely cramped, I left after 10 minutes.

  • 3/5 Toni S. 4 years ago on Google
    The music was good, but the bar is lacking in good beers and wine. The club has a cool history, but it doesn’t look the part.

  • 5/5 Guilherme G. 4 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    It's a quaint jazz bar, with people from all over the world watching their concerts. They serve different kinds of cocktails, wine and beer. When we went there the tickets were €10/person

  • 5/5 Ivan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience, the cozy place, the atmosphere and of course great music. Highly recommended for having a different night in lisbon

  • 5/5 Leonel A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Carmen Souza meant space and once again showed her genius (Original) Carmen Souza significou o espaço e mais uma vez mostrou a sua genialidade

  • 5/5 Maria Helena G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy place, good acoustics, great music. (Original) Local aconchegante, boa acústica, música ótima.

  • 5/5 Bernie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great night of music and wine. Well worth the price of admission.

  • 5/5 Andy & Susie Fowler M. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a wonderful night at Hot Club listening to world class Jazz: (Carmen Souza, unbelievable). Was glad that we arrived early because the place was packed and we got a great seat at the front.

  • 5/5 Joana C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent music (Original) Excelente musica

  • 5/5 A A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good, ever since. (Original) Bom, desde sempre.

  • 5/5 Mauro T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) . Mauro (Original) . Mauro

  • 5/5 Sergio O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is an entrance for accompanied children (Original) Hay entrada para niños acompañados

  • 5/5 Marcelo I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good. (Original) Muito bom.

  • 5/5 Desiderio L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) World reference space (Original) Espaço de referência a nível mundial

  • 4/5 Lord_ O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good music (Original) Boa música

  • 5/5 Miguel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for great jazz music

  • 4/5 Barbara A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For those who like jazz it is the ideal place. Go early so you can sit. It is always full. (Original) Para quem gosta de jazz é o sítio ideal. Vá cedo para se poder sentar. Está sempre cheio.

  • 5/5 João A. 4 years ago on Google
    All that jazz...

  • 4/5 Alan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent jazz, reasonable bar prices, attentive audience

  • 5/5 무한도전은 내 �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Jazz bars are always right. (Original) 재즈바는 언제나 옳다.

  • 5/5 Jose T. de S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best jazz club in Lisbon

  • 5/5 Giancarlo B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Music of the highest level (Original) Musica di altissimo livello

  • 5/5 Ana M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent music, intimate atmosphere (Original) Música de excelente qualidade, ambiente intimista

  • 5/5 Isabel C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mandatory for those who like jazz and, therefore, very disputed. (Original) Obrigatório para quem gosta de jazz e, por isso, muito disputado.

  • 5/5 Valdemar G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always incredible (Original) Sempre incrível

  • 5/5 UADani J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place if you like jazz live music. I recommend going well in advance, since we went half an hour before the show started and we ran out of tickets, like many other people. In the end we had to wait an hour and a half at the door until we could enter the second function). It is not possible to buy early ticket, you have to go. It's 10 euros per person. The drinks inside are affordable. (Original) Un sitio estupendo si te gusta la música en directo de jazz. Recomiendo ir con mucha antelación, puesto que nosotros fuimos media hora antes de que comenzase el espectáculo y nos quedamos sin entrada, como mucha otra gente. Al final tuvimos que esperar una hora y media en la puerta hasta poder entrar a la segunda función). No es posible comprar entrada anticipada, tienes que ir. Son 10 euros por persona. Las consumiciones dentro son asequibles.

  • 5/5 Luisa Peres Alves P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent Jazz club, very good participation. I think the environment is a little cold .... There is no human warmth, that's it. But I insist on very good performances. (Original) Um excelente clube de Jazz, muito boas participações. Acho o ambiente um bocadinho frio.... Falta calor humano, é isso. Mas insisto nas muito boas actuações.

  • 5/5 Paco Nabarro M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best place to see jazz in Lisbon. An identical replica to the Elite Music Mentor in New York, with top musicians playing. I recommend! (Original) Melhor lugar para se ver jazz em Lisboa. Uma réplica idêntica ao Elite Music Mentor em New York, com músicos de alto nível tocando. Recomendo!

  • 5/5 Patrick M. 4 years ago on Google
    Oldest jazz club in portugal. Intimidating atmosphere of tradition, and expensive drinks, but the best musicians

  • 5/5 vendas v. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing night with Rita Maria and Joao Neves loved their energy as well as the whole orchestra conducted by Luis Cunha. Lisbon's iconic club in a very intimate space, it is necessary to buy tickets before the session time because the space is small for the turnout but it's worth the effort. Cozy atmosphere and multicultural frequency and terrace behind the stage. (Original) Noite incrível com Rita Maria e Joao Neves adorei a sua energia bem como de toda a orquestra dirigido por Luis Cunha.Clube icônico de Lisboa num espaço muito intimista , é necessário comprar bilhetes antes da hora da sessão pois o espaço é pequeno para a afluência mas vale a pena o esforço. Ambiente acolhedor e frequência multicultural e terraço na parte detrás do palco.

  • 1/5 Richard O. 4 years ago on Google
    Cash only, no cards accepted. Music not to my taste


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash-only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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