We will not bore you with a philosophic dissertation about what a bar is.

Matiz Pombalina is a quintessential Lisbon bar, somewhat hidden off the beaten path, but a wonderful surprise offering the elegance of the past combined with refined touches of modernity.

The style adopted in the re-creation of the space and the name, recall the Pombaline era, the second half of the 18th century when Marquis de Pombal rebuilt Lisbon after the Great Earthquake of 1755.

The wooden floor and the bare brick walls structuring a fantastic Pombaline cage, are the perfect background for the comfortable large chairs Louis XIV-style coated with harmonious colored velvet, proposing you a refined and cozy environment.

The intimate lighting reflected by glamorous mirrors combines with a shinning saxophone at the entrance, leading you to the sweet sounds of jazz and soul music which surround the ambiance.

Matiz is the perfect fusion between classic and traditional past, and the diffuse sequence of signs of our time stated by the permanent exhibition of mandatory references of the contemporary art of Lisbon city.

Smokers are still welcome, in a separate nice patio showing a handcrafted reproduction of an 18th century tile panel.

You'd be foolish to sit anywhere but at Matiz, the perfect spot for a late-afternoon or late-night cocktail. Only there you can get an upclose view of what makes Matiz a truly outstanding Cocktail Bar.

Our bartender is a mixology expert, a master in the fine art of making drinks, dealing in the quest to be a wizard of the potable potions culture.

Our goal is simply to do lots of little things well, just to make you feel like a better person next morning. We take a great deal of pride in what we do, and want everything to be as wonderful as possible for you. We will primarily be focused on new creations to keep things interesting. We value your money, your time, and your enjoinment.

The only quiz you need to solve is choosing which cocktail to try next. Maybe an Obama Cocktail, the best known at Matiz. And once you've experienced a cocktail made with such attention to freshness, we believe that you will completely understand our reason to do it this way.