ANIKI BOBO
Rua de Fonte Taurina 36-38
22 606 3665
This bar/club in the medieval Ribeira district is just a few steps from the riverfront. It's in a 17th century building, and the interior has three different areas with distinct ambiences. This is a hip and counterculture place, and one of the most authentic and worth checking out in Oporto. Its name derives from a classic 1930s Portuguese film, and the clients vary in age.

ESTADO NOVO
Rua de Sousa Aroso, 772, Matosinhos
www.estadonovo.com
This club in an industrial building located outside central Oporto, close to the sea in Matosinhos, is one of the most popular in the area. The resident DJs often play old favorites, but the sounds are mostly house and electro throughout the night. On Thursdays it is "Ladie's Night," when women enter and drink for free. There are five bars, with drinks costing between 4 and 10 euros. Have the drink by the spacious dance area on the ground floor, or sitting on the sofas and chairs on the upper level that overlooks the dance floor.

INDUSTRIA
Avenida do Brasil, 843, Lojas A-F
www.industriaporto.com
This is Oporto's top club, spinning everything from drum'n'bass, to reggae, house, and electro. It is Oporto's trendiest nighttime address, with over 1000 people generally between the ages of 25 and 35 filling the dance floor at around 2AM. They often include artists and young professionals who come for the renowned international DJs who are often invited to perform.

MARE ALTA
Rua do Ouro, in front of number 155
This disco-bar plays a variety of sounds from Latin to House by both resident and guest DJs. There are also live concerts on occasion. It is especially known for its Sunday after-hours parties that can last until 4PM. It has a relaxed ambience, with cushy seats where you can have a drink from one of the three bars. From Monday through Saturday it also serves lunches.

POP KITCHEN
Rua do Padre Luís Cabral, 1090
Pop and house are the sounds spun by a resident DJ to a clientele that often includes artists and politicians. There is some striking luxurious decoration by local designers that changes at least once a year, but the dance floor always keeps its mirrors and giant globe. The upper floor is a lounge area with cushy seats and armchairs with a view to the dance floor which is a popular place for those who come for fun and flirting. There are also regular theme parties.

SWING
Rua Júlio Dinis, 766, Parque Itália
Don't take the name literally -- this is NOT that type of club. This is one of Oporto's oldest clubs and its location close to the center often makes it a meeting point to start the night. It is one of the few clubs that open on Sundays and includes a bar and plenty of space to sit at. The music can range from rock to 80s.

TWIN´S
Rua do Passeio Alegre, 1000
www.twins.pt
This is one of the very first discos in Portugal and is still associated with Oporto's elite. It has been renovated but maintains a sophisticated ambience, with a dazzling entrance and mirrored staircase leading to a comfortable lounge with sofas, armchairs, and a fireplace. Here you can actually have a conversation, and not come simply for the dancing, but if you want to hit the dance floor, there is a great space for that. The bar also serves some snacks such as toasted sandwiches. There is also a private room on the top floor that may be booked for dinners or parties.