10 Best Beach Clubs and Bars in the Algarve

Well Beach Club is a modern beach bar and restaurant in the luxurious Vale do Lobo resort. This high-end venue has several swimming pools, with plenty of seats with splendid ocean views. It’s also kid-friendly, attracting many families throughout the day.

The classy bar has Balinese-inspired decor with lounge house music played throughout the day. Whether you come during the day or at night, Well Beach Club will please you with its extensive range of Asian specialities and drinks. The menu includes local wines, classic cocktails, and French sparkling drinks.

BJ's Oceanside is a classic beach restaurant and bar on the splendid Praia de Almargem. Surrounded by pine trees and a natural lagoon, it offers a stunning panorama and chilling beach vibes. This is a great place to relax, sip a drink, and enjoy fish specialities with your feet in the sand.

The cuisine is based on fresh local ingredients, delivered from the market every morning. You can book a table on one of 3 terraces, all overlooking the beach. BJ's Oceanside often hosts live music performances, too. If you like funny accessories, you’ll love the bar’s dressing-up box. Why not put on a hilarious hat and dance with friends by the sea?

Izzy's Beach Restaurant on Garrao Beach is known for its wonderful view of ocean waves and golden sand. As one of the oldest beachfront venues in Almancil, its laidback ambience and warm hospitality has been attracting visitors for more than 2 decades.

You can expect to find plenty of fresh fish and seafood options on the menu, along with international dishes. It’s also a lovely place to relax – grab a seat in the lounge area and order a glass of chilled cocktail. Many come here at dusk to enjoy the sunset. If you’re planning to visit for lunch, Saturday and Sunday are when Izzy's Beach Restaurant hosts live music.

Purobeach Vilamoura is part of the 5-star Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort. The venue has a beachfront area, with stylish white sunbeds on the sand and a fascinating pool area surrounded by pine trees. It’s a luxurious place to spend the day sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying DJ beats with your friends.

If you stay for dinner, Purobeach Vilamoura will please you with its fusion cuisine, mixing Portuguese and oriental flavours. The menu also includes vegan and gluten-free options. Its dancefloor often gets busy with revellers dancing to live music. From mid-July to mid-September, the beach club opens until 10 pm.

Thai Beach Club is a restaurant and lounge on Quarteira’s Falésia Beach. Here, the breathtaking ocean views, especially at sunset, are complemented by the boho style and casual ambience of the venue.

Fans of Asian food will love the beach club’s range of Thai specialities. Chicken satay, spring rolls, and breaded shrimps are part of the menu. Of course, there are also international cocktails and drinks. Thai Beach Club regularly hosts sunset parties and themed nights, with live music until late.

Beach Bar Burgau is a family-run bar on Praia do Burgau, a beach in the lovely fishing village of Budens. The bar is huddled against a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. You'll find a selection of cocktails and a full-fledged food menu. Don't miss the daily specials, which are written on a chalkboard. Standouts include grilled seabass and mussels.

Note that it’s challenging to find parking near the beach, so leave your car at the village entrance. A short walk down narrow cobblestone alleys will take you to the bar. Simple and cosy, Beach Bar Burgau is great for cooling down during a hot summer day in the Algarve.

NoSoloÁgua Vilamoura is famous for its sunset parties taking place for more than 20 years. Located in the middle of Vilamoura Marina, it's a great spot to have fun, dance barefoot on the sand, and enjoy a variety of cocktails. The food menu consists of sushi, salads, hamburgers, pizza, and wraps.

The bar regularly hosts Portuguese and international DJs spinning a nice selection of music. You can come here in the morning or during the day to enjoy the superb view of dunes and the ocean. 

MarAmais is a lovely bar in Ilha do Farol, which you can reach by ferry from Olhão. The island is known for its exceptional beaches, including Praia da Ilha do Farol. The bar is easily spotted on this Blue Flag beach, thanks to its colourful murals of flowers and birds walls.

MarAmais is an excellent stop to wind down after a walk around the island. The menu includes fresh salads, toasted sandwiches and fruit bowls, as well as tropical cocktails and mocktails. The atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming. In summer evenings, DJs and live bands perform at the bar until late.

Kalu Beach Bar is a typical Portuguese snack bar on the beautiful Praia Grande in Ferragudo. It’s backed by a towering cliff and surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. The decor is cosy, with plenty of straw umbrellas and rattan chairs fronting the beach.

The menu includes hamburgers, sausages, tropical salad with prawns, and alcoholic beverages. Make sure to try its sangria. Whether you come for a light lunch or a glass of icy beer in the evening, you’ll appreciate Kalu Beach Bar’s laidback and warm ambience.

Grand Beach Club is in Vila Real de Santo António, a municipality close to the Spanish border. This is where the Guardiana River meets the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in spectacular scenery. The bar, which occupies a stark-white building, complements the natural environment.

Grand Beach Club has a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the ocean. Here, you can unwind on a stylish sunbed, while enjoying signature cocktails and chill-out music. You can find substantial meals on the bar’s modern menu – great for lunch or brunch. On weekends, the bar hosts live entertainment.