Bar of Soap

Queer bar · Porto Bolhão

Board games, bingo, drag and craft beer: Bar of Soap is a queer living room near the Bolhão market, with a balcony and hosts who are happy to give tips about the city.

• ★ 4.6 on Google (581)
• Drag and bingo
• Board games
• Balcony

Address

Rua do Bolhão 132
4000-111 Porto

Opening hours

daily from 6 pm
Fri/Sat until 2 am

Crowd

queer mixed, around 25–45, locals and international guests

Flirt factor

low

Getting there

Metro Bolhão, around 2 minutes on foot

What makes Bar of Soap stand out

Bar of Soap is near the Bolhão market and is more living room than party bar: there is comfortable seating, board games, drag shows, drag bingo and a small balcony over the street. It serves mojitos, caipirinhas, gin and tonic and beer, including a craft IPA from a microbrewery.

In Google reviews, guests describe the bar as easy-going and warm, and you quickly feel at home. The fair prices and strong drinks are praised too.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is a mix of locals and international guests of all genders. During the week it is quiet and sociable, and at weekends there are performances or DJs. The team is happy to give tips about the city.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut, Google reviews (4.6 stars, 581 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.