Bar of Soap - Porto — Restaurant in Porto

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...

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...

I'm very late on sharing this story but want to say how wonderfully personal their service is! We're a couple of American's who call Porto home now. I was traveling over mother's day (which is a different date in PT vs US) meaning our family would be in the three different countries on that day. I wanted to have something fun delivered and, being new to the area, was struggling for ideas. On a whim I reached out to Bar of Soap. Pedro (one of the owners) was amazing! Said of course they could help!

Pedro put the cocktails together and delivered them personally - working with me to take the payment electronically and navigating the delivery instructions perfectly (our place is a bit hard to find). It wasn't until later that I learned that Bar of Soap weren't even opened that day - Pedro did all this on their day off!

As you can see from the photo, the love for what they do was obvious and the attention to detail was impeccable. So grateful for the help that day -...