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Maus Hábitos
A rooftop-level cultural space on Rua Passos Manuel combining bar, restaurant, terrace, exhibitions, concerts and DJ nights in the heart of the Baixa.
At a glance
- Type
- Cultural space, bar and club
- Area
- Baixa, Porto, Portugal
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- maushabitos.com
Good to know
- DJ nights
- Concerts
- Exhibitions
- Terrace
- Restaurant
Why we recommend it
Maus Hábitos, which translates as bad habits, describes itself as a space for cultural intervention, and it is one of the anchors of Porto's alternative nightlife. It occupies the fourth floor of a building on Rua Passos Manuel, near the Coliseu do Porto, and combines a bar, a restaurant, an exhibition space, a concert room and a terrace under one roof.
The programme is eclectic. Exhibitions and talks take place alongside live concerts, and at weekends the venue turns into a club with DJ parties featuring both Portuguese and international names. The bar is known for colourful, flavourful cocktails and also has a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and a wine list drawing on the Douro, Alentejo and Beira Alta regions. In summer the terrace is one of the most popular places in the Baixa to spend an evening, with music and a view over the rooftops.
The restaurant, Vícios de Mesa, serves pizza and other dishes, which makes it easy to arrive for dinner and stay on into the night. Opening hours are long, starting at midday on most days and running into the early hours at weekends, and the venue is closed on Mondays. Check the website or social media for the current programme, as ticket prices and times vary for concerts and club nights.
The venue is on the fourth floor, and the street entrance is easy to miss, so look carefully for the doorway at number 178. Dress is casual. Weekend club nights get busy after midnight, so those who prefer a quieter drink should come earlier in the evening or on a weekday.
Arrive before the late-night rush if you want a table on the terrace, which fills quickly on warm evenings, and consider booking dinner at the restaurant first so you are already inside when the music starts. Maus Hábitos suits anyone interested in Porto's creative scene and in nights out beyond the tourist bars of the Ribeira. Rua Passos Manuel is a short walk from Bolhão and Aliados metro stations, Café Santiago is a few doors away for a francesinha before going out, and the bars of the Galerias de Paris area are about ten minutes' walk.
Maus Hábitos FAQs
What is Maus Hábitos?
A cultural space with a bar, restaurant, exhibitions, concerts, DJ nights and a terrace.
Where is it?
On the fourth floor of Rua Passos Manuel 178, near the Coliseu do Porto.
Is there food?
Yes, the Vícios de Mesa restaurant serves pizza and other dishes.
When is it open?
From midday on most days, late at weekends, and closed on Mondays; check the website.
Does it have a terrace?
Yes, the terrace is especially popular in summer.
Are there non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes, there is a selection of non-alcoholic drinks.
Is there a dress code?
No, dress is casual.
How do I get there?
It is a short walk from Bolhão and Aliados metro stations.