If you’ve promised the bride a once-in-a-lifetime bar crawl, but don’t know where to find the best bars in Albufeira for a hen do, GoHen.com has come to the rescue.
Thanks to planning hen dos since 2002, we can spot a party hotspot a mile off (in this case, nearly 1,500 miles: the distance between Albufeira and Bath).
Want the proof? Here are the 12 best bars in Albufeira for a hen do.
Matt’s Bar is the wildest night on The Strip. When you need a breather, Sal Rosa in the Old Town does cocktails with a sea view.
In this blog…
- Where To Go on a Bar Crawl in Albufeira?
- About Albufeira’s Old Town…
- About Albufeira’s Strip…
- The 12 Best Bars in Albufeira for a Hen Do: RANKED!
- 8 Best Bars in Albufeira Strip
- 4 Best Bars in Albufeira Old Town
- Plan Your Albufeira Hen Weekend with GoHen
Where To Go on a Bar Crawl in Albufeira?
There are two main areas you can visit on your Albufeira hen do: Albufeira’s Strip and Albufeira’s Old Town.
They are just a 10-minute drive apart, so you can check them both out on your night out. Ideal!
About Albufeira’s Old Town…
📍Centro Histórico de Albufeira
Based on our expert insight, Albufeira’s Old Town boasts more sports bars rather than cocktail joints, but it’s also very close to two of the city’s best beaches: Praia do Peneco and Praia dos Pescadores which are both magnets for hen parties.
This means that you can have a laid-back day on the beach before heading into the Old Town’s bars to live it up!
About Albufeira’s Strip…
📍 Avenida Sá Carneiro
The Strip is easily the city’s liveliest street. It’s dense with bars and clubs and leads directly to the most popular beach in Albufeira, Praia de Oura.
Head over there and you will not have a quiet night!
The 12 Best Bars in Albufeira for a Hen Do: RANKED
- Matt’s Bar (10/10)
- Fat Cat’s (10/10)
- Sal Rosa (9.5/10)
- Piccadilly (9.5/10)
- Yolo Lounge (9/10)
- Reno’s (9/10)
- Johnny Hooper’s Bar (8.5/10)
- Blue Star Café (8.5/10)
- Sharky’s Bar (8.5/10)
- Cooper’s Bar & Kitchen (8/10)
- Temple Bar Albufeira (8/10)
- La Bamba (7.5/10)
To make your bar crawl in Albufeira easy, we’ve separated the bars into two categories: the best bars for a hen do in The Strip and The Old Town.
Check them out and get ready for a big night out!
8 Best Bars in Albufeira Strip for a Hen Do
- Matt’s Bar
- La Bamba
- Reno’s
- Fat Cat’s
- Blue Star Café
- Cooper’s Bar & Kitchen
- Temple Bar Albufeira
- Johnny Hooper’s Bar
Matt’s Bar
This is hands down the best party spot on The Strip. Whilst every night in Matt’s Bar is absolutely bonkers, it’s the Saturdays you need to be aware of.
That’s when things go to the next level, with guest DJs, pool parties, confetti, crazy drink deals, and large crowds to make it a party to remember.
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Casual
Accepts card: No, but they have an ATM on-site
Go for: The wildest Saturday night on The Strip
Local tip: Bring cash, as the bar doesn’t take cards (there’s an ATM inside). It also closes over winter, so check it’s open if you’re visiting off-season.
Address: Rua Victoria 1, Albufeira 8200-395, Portugal
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La Bamba Bar
Hens love this bar and it’s safe to say that the bar loves them back. Boasting a cracking cocktail menu, an energetic atmosphere, a friendly crowd and some fantastic photo ops, it’s a must on your bar crawl along The Strip.
Walk-ins: Yes
Fancy dress: Yes, as long as it’s not offensive
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: Cocktails and photo ops with a hen-loving crowd
Local tip: Fancy dress is welcome here, so this is the place to wear the matching outfits.
Address: Avenida Sa Carneiro, Albufeira 8200-340, Portugal
Reno’s
Nestled opposite La Bamba, this is a great pit stop on your bar crawl. One cocktail is enough to allow you to soak up the scene, take some snaps with the hens and move on to the next bar.
Walk-ins: Yes
Fancy dress: Yes, as long as it’s not offensive
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: A quick cocktail between bars
Local tip: It’s right opposite La Bamba, so it’s easy to pair the two.
Address: Avenida Sa Carneiro 12, Albufeira 8200-340, Portugal
Fat Cat’s Bar
This bar is super well-known amongst locals and extremely popular with hen parties. If you need to catch your breath between the bars on The Strip, this spot is just as exciting, but without the chaos.
Whatever your group is into, you’ll find your crowd here. They also serve delicious food and offer happy hours every day, so it’s a win-win.
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual, no fancy dress
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: A calmer drink when The Strip gets hectic
Local tip: No fancy dress here, so save the costumes for another stop.
Address: Rua de Dunfermline, 8200-391 Albufeira, Portugal
Blue Star Café
Expect belly laughs by the second round. Boasting karaoke, themed nights, outdoor seating (a great perk if you’re in a sun-drenched destination) and cocktail slushies, you will not have a boring time there.
Walk-ins: Yes
Fancy dress: Yes
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: Karaoke, themed nights and cocktail slushies
Local tip: Grab a table outside early to make the most of the sunshine.
Address: Avenida Sa Carneiro 55, Albufeira 8200-340, Portugal
Cooper’s Bar & Kitchen
Private karaoke rooms, bottomless brunches, sunset parties, happy hours, all-day bites, alfresco terrace, live DJs… should we keep going? Enter the land of Tequila Sunrises, Sangrias, and endless summer days and toast the bride-to-be Albufeira-style!
Walk-ins: Yes, but some events like their Sunday Fiesta are ticketed
Dress code: Not specified
Fancy dress: Yes, as long as it’s not offensive
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: Bottomless brunch, sunset parties and private karaoke
Local tip: Some events, like the Sunday Fiesta, need tickets, and the bar closes over winter, so check dates and book ahead.
Address: Avenida Sa Carneiro, 76, Albufeira, Portugal
Temple Bar Albufeira
We know what you’re thinking… and yes, it’s just as good. This Irish bar will take you to Dublin without leaving the sun behind.
It’s one of the few spots in Albufeira that offers drag entertainment, so be sure to check it out if you want your night to be hilarious.
Walk-ins: Yes
Fancy dress: Yes
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: An Irish bar with drag entertainment
Local tip: Check the listings before you go so you don’t miss a drag night.
Address: Temple Bar, Av. Sá Carneiro 55, 8200-260
Johnny Hooper’s Saxophone Bistro
This elegant bistro suits a mixed-age group, covering everyone in the gang: live music, great food and cocktails, friendly service and an inviting atmosphere.
You’ll be getting to meet a real celebrity as Johnny himself will entertain you with his saxy skills. 🎷
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: Live music and a mixed-age group
Local tip: It’s a bistro rather than a party bar, so it suits a relaxed evening with the family.
Address: R. Almeida Garret, 30, 8200-272 Albufeira, Portugal
4 Best Bars in Albufeira Old Town for a Hen Do
- Sal Rosa
- Yolo Lounge
- Sharky’s Bar
- Piccadilly
Sal Rosa
Offering stunning sea views, craft cocktails made with local booze and of course, prime access to the beach, Sal Rosa has earned its spot as our favourite bar in Albufeira’s Old Town.
It’s your oasis in between those sun sessions, so don’t think twice before making your way there!
Walk-ins: Yes, but we advise booking if you’re a bigger group
Dress code: Casual
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: Sea views and craft cocktails
Local tip: Bigger groups should book a table, especially around sunset.
Address: Praça Miguel Bombarda nº2, Albufeira, Portugal
Yolo Lounge
Yolo Lounge hosts the most outrageous nights in Albufeira’s Old Town. You can catch the sunset with some cocktails enjoyed on the rooftop terrace or head indoors and buckle up for one of the most hilarious dance shows in the Algarve.
From extravagant dancers, back-to-back live DJs, and a tempting bull bronco, you won’t have a boring night here. YOLO!
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Casual, but dress to impress
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: Rooftop sunsets and dance shows
Local tip: Head up to the terrace early for sunset, then move inside for the show.
Address: Rua dos Violas 21, Old Town, Albufeira 8200-189, Portugal
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Sharky’s Bar
This cool bar on the marina is the best spot for you and the hens to kick off the bridal celebrations. Whilst the front of the bar might not seem that impressive, once you walk inside, you’ll see that it’s actually enormous.
With an outdoor terrace overlooking the entire harbour and a cocktail menu with reasonably priced drinks, you’ll have a great time in Sharky’s Bar.
Walk-ins: Yes
Fancy dress: Yes
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: A big kick-off on the marina
Local tip: Don’t judge it by the front. It’s much bigger once you’re inside.
Address: Passeio do Ouro, Lote 1, Marina de Albufeira, Albufeira 8200-001, Portugal
Piccadilly
The Saturday nights in Piccadilly just hit differently! Go and see for yourself!
The live DJs will keep the party rolling until well past midnight and the bartenders will keep your drinks topped up for as long as you wish. After all, it’s good to stay hydrated under the sun, are we right?
Walk-ins: Yes
Fancy dress: Yes
Accepts card: Yes
Go for: Saturday nights with live DJs
Local tip: The party runs until the early hours, so pace yourselves.
Address: R. Cândido dos Reis Nº 19, 8200-103 Albufeira, Portugal
Plan Your Albufeira Hen Weekend with GoHen
Now that you’ve seen what the city is capable of, we wouldn’t blame you if you wanted more!
We hope our blog has inspired you to go out and have the best time in Albufeira.
And whilst you may never get enough from the city’s next-level nightlife, you can find the right Albufeira hen accommodation and Albufeira hen activities to keep you distracted from that thought. 😎
Late nights: Most of the bars on The Strip keep serving until 4am in summer, while the Old Town tends to wind down a little earlier.
Fancy dress: Plenty of bars here welcome costumes as long as they’re not offensive, but a few, like Fat Cat’s, say no, so check each listing above.
If you’re still choosing between the Algarve and Spain, read our Benidorm vs Albufeira comparison before you book.
Call us on 01225 474200 and speak to our Albufeira Specialists for more tips on how to make the bride-to-be’s party memorable.
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