Gatsby Cocktailaria is a restaurant in Setubal Centro, Setúbal. Rated 4.9 stars from 249 Google reviews. Known for cocktails executed with real skill and owners and staff who genuinely care. Best for date night and evening out with friends. Ranked #1 of 16 in Setubal Centro. Price range: € 10–15.
Rankings updated April 2026
Gatsby Cocktailaria
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Top 1 in Setubal Centro
in Setubal Centro
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Quick Verdict
Locals keep coming back because the cocktails are genuinely well-made, the owners know your name, and the atmosphere rewards an evening rather than a quick drink. One reviewer compared it favourably to Lisbon bars.
Go if you want a proper cocktail made by people who understand balance and flavour, or if you're looking for a polished evening spot with live entertainment and genuine hospitality.
About Gatsby Cocktailaria
Gatsby Cocktailaria is a design-forward cocktail bar in central Setúbal where the owners (Tracy and Daryl, who are present and attentive) treat every detail like it matters. The space itself is Art Deco-inspired, comfortable chairs, themed menus, ice with the Gatsby logo — the kind of place that doesn't feel like it belongs in a smaller Portuguese city but absolutely does. They make both creative house cocktails and classical drinks executed with precision. Mocktails get the same care as spirit-based drinks (ginger foam on a virgin Moscow mule, for example). The bar hosts drag bingo, movie nights, and occasional live music. It's relaxed but polished, the kind of spot locals return to repeatedly and bring visitors to show off what their town can do. Service is consistently warm and welcoming, especially if you're new to cocktails and need guidance.
What Stands Out
Cocktails executed with real skill
Reviewers praise 'cocktails clássicos executados com perfeição' and note 'cada um com sabores muito bem pensados' (each with flavours very well thought through). One visitor highlighted the ginger foam on a virgin Moscow mule as 'the best I've ever had'. Another called the house cocktails 'super criativos'.
Owners and staff who genuinely care
'Tracy & Daryl go out of their way to make you feel welcome.' Reviewers mention 'staff atencioso', water served without asking, themed menus, and 'atenção aos detalhes está em todo o lado' (attention to detail is everywhere). Multiple reviews note the staff 'really understands what they're doing'.
Design and atmosphere that stands out
Described as 'Art Deco design', 'ambiente incrível', 'espaço maravilhoso', and 'ambiente calmo com a música certa'. One reviewer noted 'relaxed but a bit more polished than most places, with a fun, slightly funky vibe'. The space feels intentional and well-maintained.
What Customers Say
Cocktail delicioso serviço profissional em ambiente acolhedor e bem decorado.
E os cocktails clássicos também são executados com perfeição, daqueles que mostram o verdadeiro nível do bar.
Fui com a minha namorada e fomos muito bem recomendados para quem não conhece cocktails.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gatsby Cocktailaria
€10–15 per drink. Both house cocktails and classics fall in this range.
Yes. Reviewers specifically praised the mocktails, including a virgin Moscow mule with ginger foam. Non-drinkers get the same attention to detail as alcohol drinkers.
Occasionally, yes. Reviewers mention 'live music performances' and 'themed nights' including drag bingo and movie nights. Check their social media or call ahead for event schedules.
No online booking is available. Walk-ins are welcome, but for groups or themed nights, calling ahead (R. de Arronches Junqueiro 126) is sensible to confirm availability.
Polished but relaxed — Art Deco design, comfortable seating, calm music, and genuinely friendly staff. Full by evening on weekends. One reviewer called it 'a wonderful place' that feels more refined than most bars in town, but not stuffy.
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