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Bar of Soap

Bolhão queer community bar with games and drag

Porto, Portugal

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About Bar of Soap

Bar of Soap is a queer-inclusive social bar on Rua do Bolhão, with cocktails, board games and a programme that ranges from karaoke and quizzes to drag performances. It works as an early-evening meeting place as well as an event destination. Consult its own Instagram or the Porto cultural agenda for the evening’s programme, opening time and any performance charge.

What to expect

A queer community bar in Bolhão with games, drag and changing events.

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Practical tips before you visit

Use Rua do Bolhão 132; older listings show another address.
Check the event programme on Instagram.
Some performances have a separate charge.

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Bar of Soap

R. do Bolhão 132, 4000-111 Porto, Portugal

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4.6

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Daragh G.
Daragh G.

4 months ago

Visited twice while on a 6 day stay in Porto, June 2026. Friendly, chilled vibes, and relaxed atmosphere. Both trips on week nights, around 6pm-ish. By the time we left, on the second night, around 8pm, the place was packing up. Great mix of ages of types there. Pedro (rather cute may I say!) was very helpful and let us taste the different craft beers on tap before buying... I loved the Ginger beer. I hope we can return in the winter for a short city break.

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Tye H
Tye H

6 months ago

Absolutely an amazing lgbtq+ bar in Porto, Small, and really relaxed chill vibe, Great people, great staff, And good prices, I got a double gin and tonic every time I went and let me tell you it was definitely proper double, I felt instantly cozy here and came back several times, Check this place out for a chill night wi the some drinks and hopefully cool people!

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Vee
Vee

a year ago

The decor is fun and the bartenders are friendly (truly unique for a gay bar these days!). The space could probably be very nice and cozy on a night that isn't so busy. Love the sofas in the front. Unfortunately, we came on a drag night (which seems to be every night... yawn), and there was not only a door fee but also it was crammed with people. I understand charging a mandatory fee for entry when there is a show, but then people should be able to see it at least if they want to. The shape and layout prevents this for many patrons. I ended up just sitting on the sofa while everyone crammed into the back area. The crowd was a good mix across the LGBT spectrum. While the staff were very cool, all the customers ranged from mildly annoying to downright rude. It felt like an unhappy and very stressed out place. People were actually pushing each other, and anytime you got even slightly close to another person, they glared at you as if it's your fault in such a small space! Beyond feeling cliquey, it was very physically pushy. Maybe it was their frustration about (not) being able to see the drag show or maybe just a full moon or something, but it wasn't a vibe. We just decided to leave after one drink. No point in hanging out there with that sort of aggro energy.

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Julia Castellões
Julia Castellões

3 months ago

Nice bar at Porto city center. Nice atmosphere and decoration. Good to go at night and chill. It’s an inclusive bar

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SoteroBliss
SoteroBliss

11 months ago

Gen Z place. Went around 21:00 thereeas 6 people. Not sure abt the place. It is so inclusive that excludes, the kind of place that you have the urge to ask people's pronouns 🤔 The barmen/barwoman or...no idea what gender. I think if you are over 35, you re blessed, this new generation is quite " I sm the only one who surfers" sadly how gays are segregated into small groups, easier to destroy smal groups that a big united group. Where are the trans? I think what is missing here is SOUL Intead of interacting with costumers, they are talking to each other writing, drawing or whatever...It feels like if you are not from our age, we are not interested in talking. They only talk with each other... Miss the friendly TR3S bear lisbon gays barMEN I think they have the right intention but wrong execution. Going to a Gay bar and feeling alone is quite the opposite one wud expect. I wont trash the place but I would not come back...Unless I had a work laptop to work with...But what this place needs is a freak lady gaga fan friendly bartender to talk and bring customers togayther.

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