PORTUGUESE Gay Bars III - "LUX", Lisbon

I met L, is already some time in the company of my beautiful, who insisted me to take me there ... For him, the sophistication of the area and quality of music was an odd LUX in Lisbon! Obviously trusted the taste of it, and I was not disappointed. I am not a big fan of house music, but since the 1st floor down not stop 'shaking your helmet' until almost morning. As for the bar itself, so this post is certainly a place large, sophisticated, located along the Tagus, with three floors, each with its environment: In the 1st floor (floor at which the entry is made), a space all of it the dance floor, where house music with the best dj's give vent to his imagination, in 2nd floor, there is a calmer, with many puff's and with a huge bar, a space divided by movable walls and which are being planned images, where the balconies give this place very attractive, on the 3rd floor is the terrace, the ideal place to be in the summer with a unique view over the Tagus and Madragôa. As for the people there are, I think that besides being beautiful and nice, there is some "gatherings" created by chance (I say), I refer in particular to the high number of gays who met on the 1st floor some well known and popular. Without any doubt, this is the house that gave continuity to the success of Fragile (already referenced in the last post dedicated to bars / clubs), and that, at least for now, continues to receive attention from those who like to enjoy the night! Upcoming events: Concerts Señor Pelota + Joakim + Disorder (11-03-2005) James Miranda + Yen Sung (12-03-2005) Dance Damage + + Namosh Dexter (17-03-2005) Yen Sung + Leonaldo de Almeida + Pink Boy + Pitt Pull (18-03-2005) Rui Rui Vargas Murko + + + Zé Pedro Moura Pedro Ricciardi (19-03-2005) Dezperados & The Wild Animals + Zé Pedro Moura (24-03-2005) Here's an article public: Soon, the Lux has become "the" club of Lisbon. A huge warehouse, located at Avenida Infante D. Henry, the station of Santa Apolonia Lisbon, was transformed into the most cosmopolitan bar / club in the country. It is divided into three floors: the first track is to create environments that press dancing according to the most current musical trends, the second floor, surrounded by convenient open balconies overlooking the river, is a space-bar calmer, dançável with music but when the crowd and DJ line will, in the third floor is the terrace, ideal for summer nights and often animated by special events. The Lux is recognized by its modern decor and environment, sophisticated and "glamorous." Combines an almost cinematic universe (because the actor John Malkovitch is a partner) with huge screens, drawing it into a corner where chairs spread all different. This is also one of the marks of the house, which boasts of being almost a "museum" of living contemporary design. Cosmopolitanism and sophistication to the space environment is alien and that a partner is Manuel Reis, the gentleman who was 80 years for "moved" in the Bairro Alto to the creation of the club that at the time, was the "must" : The Fragile. Besides bar-disco, the Lux hosts various events. In the nights of Thursday there is usually a guest DJ or live music concerts. Luis Santos PUBLICO.PT

PORTUGUESE GAY BARS III :: "FRÁGIL" (Lisbon)

Following the posts related to various sites gayfriendly's gay or who want to "show" ... The club that follows is the "Fragile" ... Who has not heard even mention the "Fragile" in Lisbon? I had heard the door and past a lot of times, and fortunately I met her last Saturday. My experience ... Well, first of all, it was crushed against the iron gates, where instead of when it opened a narrow door, where a girl was pointing and calling who she meant well ... Meanwhile heard comments "on the wrong side Tou ... She does not see me here!", "Hey let me go, she let me get girls and so ...". Suddenly the gate called us (me, the beautiful and a friend) and went there without paying entry. And behold, in front, in addition to the many people who were, appeared a little rectangle of several mirrors, the recall of a wide entrance hall ... The environment was relatively dark ... First we went to the left side of the house, where there is a rectangular space with a bar in one of its sides ... The decor and general appearance, in my opinion, was nothing spectacular for a house so widely known ... Thence to the right side, where a square space, was a bar on the left side, and the disc jokey was on top of this ... Could see in front is a projection of some images in black and white, and the rest of the space is the dance floor ... The music heard is v. good, and this quality was very good, for those who like house music. The people were beautiful, very mixed, which here and there saw some gay couples exchanging mimosa ... In track, apart from some encontrões there were also those who walk there with your hands lost ... That is, for a house with the reputation of "Fragile" expected much better in the space itself, where the originality is not minimally abounds not attractive ... The people were beautiful ... The music was great! What I read on the net, it seems that those who are accustomed to attend the house, get a little disappointed that the new management took over it seems the area two or three years ago ... Still it is worth knowing! :)

PORTUGUESE GAY BARS II :: "TRUMPS" (Lisbon)

Many call it "The Gay Cathedral of Lisbon" ... I do not know if it is deserved, because not yet know all the bars / clubs in Lisbon ... However, this club is a compelling place in gay night in Lisbon, because it is one of the oldest houses gay friendly. For those, like me, the first time I entered a gay club was the "Mister Gay" and second in the "Finally", I think that is unlikely as I am, could not have liked more of this house ... It was a breath of fresh air with beautiful people and an environment considerably "mixed" ... Three distinct environments, divide the space of disco ... Near the entrance on the 1st floor, give the guys with ladders to access the tracks on the floor below, and the right side, you can be a small bar, friendly, music, ideal for a conversation on the day! Below, two very similar environments, the different musical styles (House Music and music business) ... The environment is a little dark, and unfortunately, especially on Saturdays, is very complicated move freely through space, due to the amount of people that aglumera ... But better than my opinion will also read other reviews I found lost in the net: "For those who do not know .... the Trumps have two floors. At the entrance, a small room with tables, a bar and music lower. In the basement, two environments: on the left, the track, super busy, usually filled with frantic music and much heat, right, back tables, but in a darker environment as above, with the projection, usually of MTV or FashionTV. Everyone complains of Trumps, which is always full too, that people are ugly , which is a danger in case of fire, that music does not provide that environment is the butcher with meat on display nacos other nacos looking meat on display. But it is true that many gays who frequent other gay sites end up there fall. The Trumps is now over 20 years and is, by tradition, the gay disco in Lisbon. It has been holding full of strength and vitality to the opening of more and more gay sites (truth be told that most new sites are bars and do not make direct competition). should go late to the Trumps, by 2 and then this / 3, if you do not want to fly and airline employees unemployed ...." in Livra.pt "The Best: The music and the environment. The Worst: The bathrooms and prices ----------------------------- .. -------------------------------------------------- - I went there 3 times .. The entry, discretissima .. you can go there and not suspicious in the world that exists inside. the bar of entry, very nice and friendly, good to "chill out" .. the cloakroom ".. not bad .. let all the parts that Keira a hanger for only $ 100 .. .. mm .. not so expensive usually have to pay .. cloakroom make the toilets like the only 2 .. purchasing ladies .. and the doors open very lack privacy .. .. v. the cleaning is not bad .. I have seen worse .. muittoo the sound insulation of the site and there is good .. not the mixture of all music ever .. secured by glass doors kind "cup" to the dance floor .. very good .. dark .. just maybe .. the music, LINDA! the only place not hetero ranked as one of the best discs of trance is in .. everything from Madonna to ATB, Datf Punk, Eminem, Darude .. ALL .. trance remixes there will absolutely unforgettable! a bar on the track is not very practical .. must go much for "refescar throat" .. a bar to side of the track, very cool music .. more "commercial" (Latin for the last disc of exitos not remix). with chairs and tables for a little rest from agitation, ideal for talk (in high clear shout ..) the environment is absolutely no confusion .. peace .. liberal environment for gay, straight, lesbian friendly atmosphere .. .. until the biggest problem I see there is the same price .. water, $ 500, $ 500 glue, any alcoholic beverage in 1000 $ but I am also not acustumada price of the night gave the lisbon .. .. you know that I love the Trumps! =) "in Livra.pt More reviews on www.livra.pt

PORTUGUESE GAY BARS I :: "Mister Gay" (Costa da Caparica, Lisbon)

Start today a new series of posts that will try to present the gay bars I know, and others that have not visited so far. In line with what happens with the series of posts "Elements of Pleasure", these posts will not have any set schedule ... Beginning with the "Mister Gay" ... This bar is me in a way, a particular bar, it was the first gay bar I entered, together with my beautiful, specifically in the night we met ... Since then we become more or less dedicated customers ... At that time, and also somewhat influenced by the way had met the bar, the bar felt like a very heterogeneous place, spacious, with a decoration (?) Based on red sofas surrounding the dance floor, doing a little remembering the clubs of old, with a certain air of "Boite". But the relaxed atmosphere is what attracted me more ... This house shows every Friday and Saturday shows of transvestites ... The Valéria Vanini (see photo) was at the head of poster ... Here, I always thought the quality of shows very weak ... As the music is the most commercial music, with a mixture of different styles, trying to please the Greeks and Trojans. The Staff of the house is in my opinion, very little attention, both in presentation and treatment of customers ... This house is not dark room and in my opinion, is a place where anyone can feel at ease! Currently, some months I do not want this bar, and this is due to two reasons: the environment has become a little "rasca" and with a significant increase in women (lesbians) which also leaves something to be desired ; The show and the staff reached a low level of quality .... The Patricia Russell was the last time I visited the house, head of the poster, it seems that, for a comment to one of my own posts on this topic has already been removed ... She was a great artist, surrounded by artists poor ... I hope now is better together! I have a different view on this bar, taken from the Leisure Guide: This is one of the mandatory at night gay. The "shows" for transvestites mark the uniqueness of the Mistergay. All Fridays and Saturdays, the processor Patricia Russel brand presence with their "shows" eccentric, full of color, sequins and feathers, many of them inspired by the hits of the great divas and perhaps what was more transformed in Portugal : Ruth Bryden. The success of "shows" have resulted in a collection of versions of songs, published on CD. The Mistergay "differentiates itself from other gay bars not only for its ample space (it is installed in the warehouse of a former leather factory), in which prevails the lack of taste in decoration, but also by the diversity of its audience.