Handpicked by a Algarve Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Best for Cocktails'.
Sunshine and cocktails, sunset and moonlight ...check out these top spots for cocktails in the Algarve.

Bovino Restaurant is a sumptuous steakhouse set in the luxury resort of Quinta do Lago. Serving supreme quality beef from around the world, in a setting that beautifully combines contemporary and traditional touches, Bovino delivers an exceptional steakhouse experience. Bovino occupies a prime spot within Quinta do Lago resort, overlooking the lake and the Ria Formosa Natural Park. A recent add...More info

Parrilla Natural is a meat lovers Shangri-La and a bon vivant's paradise. The lush gardens, huge deck and wonderful dining room are the perfect setting for one of the best dining experiences in the Algarve. Set within vast grounds near Vale de Lobo in the heart of the Algarve's Golden Triangle, Parrilla Natural exudes a magic garden ambience that, along with the warmth of South American ho...More info

WELL in Vale do Lobo is a chic, stylish and contemporary restaurant, offering day-to-night fabulous dining. Relaxed beachside restaurant and pool club by day, glamorous fine-dining venue by night. Amazing sushi, tempting cocktails, and freshly prepared dishes to enjoy by the pool, or in the private booths. Live music and good mood vibes in the sun, with extra sparkle added for evening dining benea...More info

Chef's Kitchen, Carvoeiro - food from around the world made with love. Fresh, tasty and delicious - steaks and seafood, vegan and vegetarian, kofta and curries, burgers and buddha bowls. Add super cocktails for a fabulous dining experience. Chef's Kitchen is a modern and stylish restaurant where the menu offers delicious dishes from a whole range of world cuisines. Creative and appealing, the m...More info

UMAMI offers Asian fine dining at Quinta do Lago. The latest in the resort’s restaurant offering, UMAMI brings quality and authentic Japanese cuisine to be savoured by the lake with beautiful views of the Ria Formosa natural park. UMAMI is located at the Reserva, Quinta do Lago’s luxury condominium that overlooks the Ria Formosa. A stylish boutique restaurant, the setting is ideal, the flav...More info

Julia’s is one of the best beach bars and restaurants in the Algarve. For over 40 years, they’ve been serving delicious, fresh food by the sea, served with smiles and sunshine. The fun times at the beach bar are legendary and the setting is unbeatable. Julia’s is located between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, on the gorgeous long expanse of Garrão beach. Open all day and all year round...More info

Tribulum is an exciting restaurant bringing enthusiasm, innovation and deliciously crafted food to the table, paired with carefully selected wines. From field to fork, quality is evident in every dish, from locally sourced fresh produce to bread home-made from artisanal, hand-milled flour. Located close to Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, it’s not just the food and wine that are perfectly pai...More info

Pêra Bistro Bar – for fabulous tapas and a great selection of local wines, fresh and tasty food, a relaxed atmosphere, and weekly live music sessions. A family-run bistro, offering lunch, dinner, and amazing tapas. A recent and great addition to the food scene in Armação de Pêra, husband and wife team Paulo and Aleks welcome you to their Bistro where they showcase some fabulous Portuguese...More info

Praia Dourada Beach Restaurant sits on the beach by the water's edge at Armação de Pêra beach. Bright and spacious, the restaurant offers relaxed dining options all day long. With the guarantee of quality that comes with the VILA VITA Parc name, Praia Dourada is an off-resort restaurant that is part of the VILA VITA Parc brand. Open to all, at Praia Dourada you can enjoy tasty...More info

Live music returns to The Shack with bands and beats that will get you moving. Good times by the lake are back in Quinta do Lago! Every Thursday. Afternoon fun at The Shack - sipping on a few fresh cocktails with friends and family, time by the lake, lazing on those fabulous day beds while the kids enjoy the water. You’re guaranteed to love this so don’t miss out - live ban...More info