The Murphy's Irish Pub is a restaurant in Coimbra Baixa, Coimbra. Rated 4.4 stars from 2857 Google reviews. Known for live music and atmosphere and draft beer selection at fair prices. Best for live music nights and group drinks. Price range: $$$.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Murphy's Irish Pub
Quick Verdict
Go for the live music and beer selection in a genuinely unusual space. The food's secondary and the pricing isn't always transparent, but locals return for the atmosphere.
Go if you want live music, draft beer variety, and don't mind eating secondary to the experience.
About The Murphy's Irish Pub
Murphy's is a 3-storey Irish pub in Coimbra's student quarter where live music and draft beer matter more than the food. The top floor's a converted tram — yes, an actual elétrico — which tells you something about the place's commitment to spectacle over subtlety. You'll find Portuguese students, tourists, and locals stacked shoulder-to-shoulder on nights with live bands, particularly when local hard rock groups play. The menu runs to burgers and francesinha (a Portuguese steak sandwich), neither of which reviewers consistently praised, but the beer list spans craft options at €6–7 per pint and the atmosphere — loud, crowded, decorated with care — keeps people coming back. Open mic nights and scheduled live music are the real draw. Service is friendly when attentive, though one reviewer noted staff became less receptive on quieter nights. Expect to shout to be heard once the band starts.
What Stands Out
Live music and atmosphere
Multiple reviewers praised the live bands ('música ao vivo animada', 'excelente música') and the overall environment ('Um espaço lindíssimo com 3 andares, em que o último é um elétrico'). The converted tram on the top floor is a genuine draw.
Draft beer selection at fair prices
Reviewers specifically noted 'Un bar avec une ambiance très agréable, un choix de bière vaste pour tout les goût, prix abordable (6/7€ la pinte)' and mentioned 'excelente variedade de bebidas' and 'cervejas artesanais (nacionais e internacionais)'.
Welcoming, decorated space for groups
Described as 'Espaço bastante acolhedor', 'Amplo', with 'uma decoração muito legal'. The 3-storey layout accommodates groups and the decor is consistently praised.
What Customers Say
Um espaço lindíssimo com 3 andares, em que o último é um elétrico.
Un bar avec une ambiance très agréable, un choix de bière vaste pour tout les goût, prix abordable (6/7€ la pinte !
Adorei o ambiente a música ao vivo, noite fantástica e quero repetir, muito bom.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Murphy's Irish Pub
Draft pints run €6–7, with a mix of craft and international options. Bottled craft beers are available when the full bar's open, though one reviewer noted restrictions on bottle sales during partial closures.
The venue hosts scheduled live bands (hard rock groups from Coimbra are regulars) and open mic nights. No specific schedule is listed online — check their Facebook for upcoming dates.
Burgers and francesinha (Portuguese steak sandwich) are on the menu. One reviewer praised the vegetarian burger; another found the francesinha's sauce overly spicy and poorly balanced. Food isn't the main event here.
No online booking available. Walk in, but arrive early on weekend nights — reviewers mention the place fills by 8pm on Saturdays with standing room at the bar by 9pm.
Draft pints are €6–7. One reviewer reported being charged full price for beer during a supposed happy hour (Monday–Thursday) despite a flyer advertising the discount, so clarify pricing when ordering.
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